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News (16)

• New pests target Symbian-based gadgets

  Several Trojan horses that target mobile phones have been discovered since the start of the year, but the threat level remains low.

• RealPlayer and Helix Player in Linux security scare

  Popular media players RealPlayer and Helix Player are at risk of a security vulnerability that could let malicious attackers launch remote attacks on a user's system, security experts say.

• Microsoft closes email loophole

  Microsoft closed a loophole in its popular Outlook email program when it released the OfficeXP applications four months ago, changing a default setting restricting the use of executable code in incoming messages. On the highest setting, Java applets are blocked.

• "Offensive" Trojan horse storming PCs

  Be careful where you surf! This Web-based ActiveX Trojan horse can render your Windows PC absolutely useless.

• Better Windows security keeps Apple safer: Gartner

  Research group Gartner has said that Mac OS X users are now safer from a mass attack -- such as Blaster on Windows -- than they were two years ago, partly because Microsoft has closed so many holes in its ubiquitous platform.

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• Hackers turn attention to Apple's OS

  Hackers are increasingly focusing on Apple's Mac OS X, and the number of newly discovered vulnerabilities has surged. Such a switch could mean big implications for Apple's user base, which has traditionally not had to concern itself too much over security.

• Something fishy's going on

  Counterpane CTO Bruce Schneier says Microsoft is stalling the adoption of a best practices document on software security.

• Ten security laws you can rely on

  Microsoft's Security Response Center gets many thousands of calls for help with security problems. Here are the top ten laws, gleaned from those calls, that you can guarantee will crop up time and time again.

• Pros point to flaws in Windows security update

  Security researchers say they're starting to find flaws in Microsoft's latest major update for Windows XP.

• Virtual privacy: Eight VPN appliances tested

  If you are in the market for a VPN, don't go past this review. We test the latest appliances and provide tips on purchasing and setting it up.

Reviews (6)

• "Offensive" Trojan horse storming PCs

  Be careful where you surf! This Web-based ActiveX Trojan horse can render your Windows PC absolutely useless.

• Shock! Viruses in Digital Music

  You know not to open e-mail attachments from suspicious recipients. But what about playing a song from someone you don't know? Turns out that's another way to infect your computer with a virus.

• The best firewall is ....

  Looking for firewall solutions? We review nine options to suit your corporate needs.

• The intruder at the gate

  Once simply alarm systems for the network, Intrusion Detection Systems have evolved to encompass a whole lot more. We review six sophisticated security devices.

• Virtual privacy: 8 VPN appliances tested

  If you are in the market for a VPN, don't go past this review. We test the latest appliances and provide tips on purchasing and setting it up.

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