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    A US-based anti-spyware company has registered the ".com.au.com" domain name, which experts fear could be used by cybercriminals to create more convincing phishing attacks.

  • Lexmark accused of installing spyware

    A Usenet news group has claimed that Lexmark is installing spyware on its customers' computers

  • Spyware infiltrates blogs

    Hackers are using blogs to infect computers with spyware, exposing serious security flaws in self-publishing tools used by millions of people on the Web.

  • Pop goes your privacy

    Thanks to hidden tracking devices, software that takes over your PC and adware that pops up when it feels like it, consumers are losing control online. Do these marketing tools really work?

  • Viruses, Trojans and spam: the new joint venture

    Security analyst Jamie Gillespie says virus, spam and trojan technology is converging, most likely because of the financial incentive to do so. And still user education regarding the growing threat is sadly lacking.

Features and Case Studies (5)

  • Uncover spyware with Spy Sweeper

    Learn how to obtain and use Webroot Software's Spy Sweeper to clean spyware and adware off your PCs. Then see how this tool compares to Lavasoft's Ad-aware, a popular alternative.

  • Managing enterprise-level security threats

    This guide on threat management is aimed at showing companies how to heighten their security awareness and strengthen their perimeter.

  • Spying on spyware makers

    This researcher has spent years analysing how spyware programs work. His findings have been published and has resulted in red faces and, occasionally, lawsuit threats.

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market.

  • The threat of Browser Helper Objects

    A feature in Internet Explorer allows attackers to hijack secure financial transactions from unsuspecting users. Australian banks targeted include ANZ, National, and Westpac. How can you protect yourself?

Reviews (7)

  • First Take: Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta)

    Following its December purchase of anti-spyware specialist Giant, Microsoft has produced a tool designed to protect Windows against spyware. We take a first look at the beta version.

  • System Mechanic 7 Professional

    System Mechanic 7 Professional goes beyond its original greatness, morphing a system utility suite into a kind of grand security suite. As such, it comes up short.

  • Netscape 8

    If you haven't looked at Netscape in a while, version 8 is worth it for its added security and extra features.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5

    ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5 is the best software firewall available to PC users today.

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market. From fingerprint scanners, to single sign-on software and biometric technology -- we have the authentication market covered.

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