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• Attempt to steal banking info through pop-up foiled

  An attempt to pinch user information from banking sites using a malicious pop-up program has been nipped in the bud, says Symantec.

• Research: Spyware industry worth billions

  Despite reductions in the number of computers infected by spyware applications, the troublesome software has created a billion-dollar industry that continues to plague both consumers and businesses, researchers said on Tuesday.

• IE flaws used to spread pop-up toolbar

  An adware purveyor has apparently used two previously unknown security flaws in Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser to install a toolbar on victims' computers that triggers pop-up ads, researchers said this week.

• Anti-spyware demo turns malware double agent

  A strain of malware disguised as anti-spyware has become the latest double-agent in multi-step "convergence" crime online.

• 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.

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• Research: Spyware industry worth billions

  Despite reductions in the number of computers infected by spyware applications, the troublesome software has created a billion-dollar industry that continues to plague both consumers and businesses, researchers said on Tuesday.

• Superguide: the death of 'trusted' Web sites?

  The explosion in drive-by download attacks continues to grow. How has the situation got so dangerous? Are there any "trusted" Web sites left?

• 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.

• New Trojan menaces Aust online bank users

  Security weaknesses in Microsoft's server and browser software are taking their toll on Australian Internet banking sites.

• How effective is endpoint security?

  Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

Reviews (26)

• Pop those pop-ups: Six packages tested

  Fed up with pop-up ads? We review six ad-free browser apps, each with its own method of removing annoying solicitations.

• First Take: Norton AntiVirus 2004

  Norton AntiVirus 2004 now includes tools to combat nonvirus threats such as adware and spyware.

• Red Cross solicitation is a Trojan horse

  Before you entrust your credit card information to a malicious user, find out what the American Red Cross has to say about the Septer Trojan horse.

• Tech Guide: Security for your business

  Inexpensive software and hardware can help avert security disasters. Here's what you need to know to keep your business up and running.

• How effective is endpoint security?

  Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

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