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• Slap on the wrist

  Jeffrey Lee Parson pleaded guilty last week to unleashing part of the MSBlast worm attack that wreaked havoc on the Internet a year ago. He got off easy.

• Lirva worm attaches to Avril Lavigne

  Lirva is a mass-mailing worm that arrives via e-mail either announcing a new Microsoft patch or offering fan access to Avril Lavigne.

• Top Windows security threats

  Easily exploited vulnerabilities are a hackers favourite target. Use this updated SANS/FBI list of the top threats to Windows to find out where the hackers may be lurking.

• Aust security experts warn against Bugbear complacency

  Australian experts have warned that the Bugbear worm is still cause for concern, despite a fall in the number of reported infections over the long weekend.

• Why we still can't stop viruses

  This summer has been quiet compared to last year's attacks from Code Red, SirCam and Nimda. If only that were cause to celebrate, danger is still present.

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• The FBI's top 10 online security threats

  The FBI has worked with the SANS Institute to develop a list of the 10 most exploited Windows threats.

• Who are these virus writers?

  commentary Who takes the time and effort to pull off malicious stunts, like viruses, malware, worms, Trojans, or any other deliberately damaging actions? And why?

• Work at home? Here's how to stay secure

  Commentary: Whether you work at home full-time or only occasionally, you need to make sure your systems and data are protected. So what is the best software for preventing a business-threatening disaster?

• Top Windows security threats

  Easily exploited vulnerabilities are a hackers favourite target. Use this updated SANS/FBI list of the top threats to Windows to find out where the hackers may be lurking.

• Why we still can't stop viruses

  This summer has been quiet compared to last year's attacks from Code Red, SirCam and Nimda. If only that were cause to celebrate, danger is still present.

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• Work at home? Here's how to stay secure

  Commentary: Whether you work at home full-time or only occasionally, you need to make sure your systems and data are protected. So what is the best software for preventing a business-threatening disaster?

• It's a hoax!

  "Fake" viruses can be just as much trouble as the real thing.

• A top-notch virus buster

  For zapping viruses, worms, and other malicious code, you can't go wrong with Norton AntiVirus 2003. But current AntiVirus users need not upgrade.

• NAV 2002: Detol in data form

  Norton AntiVirus is like detol for computers--it identifies viruses faster than the Heath Department, and stomps worms harder than the cruelest kid.

• The only fitting punishment for virus writers? Death!

  "Hi! How are you? I send you this file in order to have your advice See you later. Thanks"--Text of e-mail message that accompanies files spreading the W32.Sircam.worm@mm virus.

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