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  • Aussies on IM, P2P security fix list?

    Security vendors have been warning about the security hole created by instant messaging and peer-to-peer file sharing programs, but so far there’s no product on the market that directly addresses it.

  • 'Dangerous' hole discovered in Morpheus

    MP3 fans using the Morpheus file-swapping service risk having their personal details exposed online, according to security experts.

  • Australia warned to brace for Linux worm attack

    Symantec Australia expects reports by the end of the day of local infections by a new worm that attacks Linux Web servers.

  • Morpheus denies security breach

    StreamCast Networks, the company that created Morpheus, has categorically denied there is a ‘dangerous’ hole in the software program.

  • P2P gets jury of its peers

    Do you have P2P jitters? Is all the talk about peer-to-peer sending frigid, lack-of-control, lack-of-security, lack-of-standards shivers down your spine?

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  • Peer to peer: Revolution recedes

    It took a boom and a bust to do it, but peer-to-peer technology is finding its post-Napster place in the world.

  • SurfControl tool blocks IM, P2P networks

    IT managers who want to block staff use of instant messaging or peer-to-peer networks have a new ally in SurfControl.

  • Avoiding P2P security nightmares

    Prevent P2P problems on your network by preparing for security threats from programs such as Napster and KaZaa.

  • Time for a P2P file-sharing policy

    Whether you give your employees free rein when it comes to peer-to-peer applications or prohibit their use, it's important for you to take a position on the issue. Here's a policy that can give you some guidance.

  • What to look for in a desktop firewall

    These days, a personal firewall is a key part to implementing solid desktop security and ensuring compliance. As you decide on the best technology for your needs, here are a few factors to keep in mind.

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