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    Two researchers in Sweden have found multiple flaws in the TCP stack that could lead to massive denial-of-service attacks if exploited. At present there is no workaround and there are no patches available.

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    A consultant from McAfee Foundstone has shown how to map the internal network on a public kiosk running Citrix XenApp.

  • Beware of the new breed of hackers

    Hackers are shifting their focus from committing acts of cybervandalism toward carrying out more targeted attacks. Can they be stopped?

  • Five tips to bulletproof your app

    Follow these five-step processes so you can easily identify commonly exploited vulnerabilities; and, once you've identified them, you can eliminate or mitigate them.

  • Risky business: Grey WLANs and web services

    Security companies may exaggerate the amount of hacking going on, but corporate users are more concerned about web services and wireless LANs

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    Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding firewalls. We've also provided some additional resources for your research. Additional reading: IPv6 gets security warning

  • Protect your network from internal attacks

    Learn how to utilise access control lists on internal servers and clients to lock down your network against a variety of attacks. Additional reading: Intrusion Detection Tips and Tricks

  • Stay ahead of hackers with the Nessus scanner

    If you want to level the playing field with hackers, you need to be able to look at your network's vulnerabilities in the same way they do.

  • The enemy within: firewalls and backdoors

    Can your multiple-lines of defence truly protect your network from modern methods of intrusion when you've left the key under the mat?

  • Beware of the new breed of hackers

    Hackers are shifting their focus from committing acts of cybervandalism toward carrying out more targeted attacks. Can they be stopped?

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  • ZoneAlarm with Antivirus

    Bargain hunters, ZoneAlarm with Antivirus is the security deal for you.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5

    ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0

    ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0 is a great firewall for security novices, but you'll still need a separate anti-virus program.

  • Intego NetBarrier for Windows

    After years of being lauded in the Macintosh universe, Intego's NetBarrier is now available for the Windows crowd. But how does it stand up to competitors such as Norton and ZoneAlarm?

  • Buyers' Guide: Scanning headlines

    Knowing what you'll use your scanner for will help you decide what kind of scanner to get.

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