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  • IE pop-up spoofing problem won't get patch

    Microsoft does not plan to update Internet Explorer to prevent a spoofing attack that could trick users into giving out personal information to hackers.

  • Top 10 security threats for 2008

    In 2008 the line between cybercrime and legitimate business will blur, Australians will find out just how many data breaches occur, smartphones will attract malware, and people will decide which group is worse: social networking sites seeking to monetise page hits or identity thieves.

  • The secret of phishers' success

    Three US academics have published research into why phishing scams are still finding success, years after widespread public warnings first appeared.

  • Phishing attacks hook more and more victims

    Phishing attacks have increased in quantity and quality over the past two months, according to research published by the Anti-Phishing Working Group on Monday.

  • ASIC warns about 'fake' cheap flights site

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on Monday issued a warning about a Sydney-based Web site that seems to offer discount flights but is actually a scam.

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    IE7 mystery: The Prophet answers my call

    If the Internet is God, and the browser my shepherd, I am a lost lamb who has been waiting for the Prophet to answer my call: What are those icon-less buttons at the bottom of Internet Explorer 7?

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  • Phishing attacks hook more and more victims

    Phishing attacks have increased in quantity and quality over the past two months, according to research published by the Anti-Phishing Working Group on Monday.

  • Scheme preys on people who mistype 'Google.com'

    Security researchers have discovered an attack aimed at would-be visitors to Google.com, one that attempts to download malicious programs onto the computers of people who simply mistype the search giant's Web address.

  • Photo gallery: IE7 Beta 1

    See the new interface and several of the highly-touted new IE7 features.

  • SMB: Security solutions

    Being inundated with spam e-mail is annoying enough, but it can be downright problematic when its affecting productivity and diverting staff attention. We look at one SMB's successful battle with spam and a few security solutions that might come in handy.

  • Spyware Doctor 3.2

    With its quick scanning and multiple tools for stopping malware before it infects your computer, Spyware Doctor is a solid spyware remover.

Reviews (17)

  • Drowning in a sea full of Phish

    Phishing scams work on an embarrasingly low percentage of users -- but apparently that's enough to keep them profitable.

  • The best endpoint security suite is...

    Wondering which endpoint security suite keeps your clients the most protected? Enex TestLab racks them all up and puts them through their paces.

  • Kaspersky Internet Security 2010

    Kaspersky is a strong security suite, but that the extra features available in Internet Security make it worthwhile to pay for, whereas the standard Kaspersky Anti-Virus doesn't offer enough on its own to compare favourably against high-performing, free antivirus programs.

  • Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010

    Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but questionable efficacy and middling performance mean it's a program we're not recommending for this year.

  • Firefox 3

    If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

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