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    In just eight months the Storm worm has infected more than 20 million computers and built a zombie army -- or botnet -- capable of launching DDoS attacks that could be used against any organisation or even damage critical infrastructure, according to security experts.

  • ISPs to blame for new worm affecting MSN users

    A new worm which allows remote access to infected computers is spreading rapidly via MSN contact lists. Local experts say ISPs have the technology to stop this but are too slow to meet profit-driven cybercriminals.

  • Worm wriggles through unpatched Yahoo flaw

    A new worm that targets Yahoo e-mail users is on the loose, taking advantage of an unpatched JavaScript flaw, a security company has warned.

  • Criminals' botnet more powerful than BlueGene?

    Criminals behind the Storm worm have created a botnet containing millions of PCs, which have a combined computing power greater than the most powerful supercomputer in existence.

  • Flawed code throttles Zotob spread

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    We look at five organisations that took different approaches to satisfying a common business requirement: to improve the management of corporate information. We hear from Jetstar, Family Court, SHFA, Count Wealth and MBF.

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    Antivirus management is complex, time consuming, and absolutely essential. Handing it over to a service provider could prove to be the easiestâ€"and safestâ€"option.

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