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The FBI has worked with the SANS Institute to develop a list of the 10 most exploited Windows threats.
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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.
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.
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?
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For zapping viruses, worms, and other malicious code, you can't go wrong with Norton AntiVirus 2003. But current AntiVirus users need not upgrade.
Norton AntiVirus is like detol for computers--it identifies viruses faster than the Heath Department, and stomps worms harder than the cruelest kid.
"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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