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• OS X remains the safe option for now: Sophos

  Apple's OS X remains a safe option when compared to Microsoft Windows XP or its successor, Vista, according to antivirus firm Sophos.

• Should you set your sights on Windows XP?

  Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

• Firewalls--as safe as you think?

  Consumers protecting their PCs with personal firewalls should not feel too comfortable in their defence methods, according to a security researcher.

• Microsoft details new security plan

  Microsoft will focus on adding new security technologies to its products, educating its customers and improving its process of releasing patches, CEO Steve Ballmer pledged on Thursday.

• Home PC users wake up to need for firewalls

  Home PC users are starting to catch on that surfing the Net requires a certain level of protection, security software makers say.

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• Antivirus software must be free. Here's why.

  One big reason viruses are still rampant on the Net: Too many people don't use antivirus software. The way to get them to change their ways is to make that software free.

• Watch out for IE Local Zone script injection flaw

  A flaw in the way Internet Explorer handles some errors, discovered by security company GreyMagic, could result in an attacker being able to read local files on a system or run various scripting commands. Get the details.

• Firewall FAQ

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

• Microsoft details new security plan

  Microsoft will focus on adding new security technologies to its products, educating its customers and improving its process of releasing patches, CEO Steve Ballmer pledged on Thursday.

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• OS X remains the safe option for now: Sophos

  Apple's OS X remains a safe option when compared to Microsoft Windows XP or its successor, Vista, according to antivirus firm Sophos.

• Windows XP SP2 more secure? Not so fast

  While XP SP2 is a huge step forward for Microsoft, there are important caveats. For example, don't expect the new Windows Firewall to prevent keystroke-logging Trojans from stealing your credit card info.

• Microsoft Windows XP SP2

  We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

• 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.

• Antivirus software must be free. Here's why.

  One big reason viruses are still rampant on the Net: Too many people don't use antivirus software. The way to get them to change their ways is to make that software free.

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