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News (51)

• Westpac to serve chips with its credit cards

  Westpac Bank is set to improve its security credentials and tackle card swiping scams by issuing credit card holders with chip-embedded smartcards.

• Web attackers get better at hiding

  Cybercrooks who rig Web sites to break into PCs are getting better at hiding their malicious code, a security expert said this week.

• Experts: Don't buy Vista for the security

  Windows Vista is a leap forward in terms of security, but few people who know the operating system say the advances are enough to justify an upgrade.

• OpenOffice hit by 'highly critical' vulnerability

  OpenOffice.org has patched a critical vulnerability in the open-source application suite.

• More security bang for fewer bucks

  Consumers now are getting more for less of their money when they buy security software.

Blogs (2)

• Westpac bank: AVG's toughest competitor

  The next time you're buying antivirus software, don't go direct to Symantec or McAfee. Don't download free antivirus. And definitely don't see Harvey Norman. Ask your bank they're quite literally giving the stuff away.

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  Banks are confusing consumers on PC security

  Banks obviously have an interest in making consumers feel safe. They are there to protect the customers' money. They want customers to use their online services, too, because the channel offers a lower cost per transaction than a branch. But giving away free security software to make customers feel safe is probably doing more harm than good.

Features and Case Studies (14)

• Tools for Chief Security Officers

  In this special report, ZDNet Australia presents a three-part exclusive video interview with Westpac Bank chief information security officer, David Backley, in addition to tips and reviews for businesses to thwart security attacks.

• More security bang for fewer bucks

  Consumers now are getting more for less of their money when they buy security software.

• Battle brews over unlocking PC secrets

  The BIOS is one of the most closely guarded pieces of your system's software. Now some people want to set it free.

• Ballmer era: Easy does it

  In the five years since Bill Gates surprised the technology world by announcing he would give up his title as chief executive at Microsoft, has the company changed?

• Stumbling over SP2

  People have Bill Gates all wrong. He doesn't want to rule the world (or at least the computerised portion of it). And although he may secretly hope that all Linux source code spontaneously combusts, that isn't his biggest wish.

Reviews (19)

• ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

  ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered.

• Norton 360

  For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance. We recommend it over McAfee Total Protection and Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.

• ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7

  ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 offers a balance between best-of-breed security protection and ease of use, providing the home user with superior protection that's light on system resources.

• Border patrol for Internet Explorer

  A security start-up is borrowing a technique from the research labs to try to give Internet Explorer PCs relief from Web-based attacks.

• Windows Live OneCare

  Windows Live OneCare is the first of many managed online security services to debut this year. We recommend waiting, then comparing the offerings from Symantec, McAfee, and other established security vendors before deciding on a managed online security service.

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