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• Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro

  Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.

• Is whitelisting the new blacklisting?

  The IT security industry has come to a frank realisation that the current approach to preventing malware is simply not working. Is whitelisting, which is the reverse of our current approach, the answer?

• DFAT demands tough security

  The federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has set tough requirements for vendors wanting to provide security for a new standard operating environment (SOE).

• Firefox fans put new spin on browser protection

  As security bugs swarm around the Firefox browser, volunteer marketers want to shore up the open-source project's security message with a safe sex theme.

• New IE may burst pop-up bubble

  Pop-up advertisements have thrived for years despite numerous efforts to eradicate them, but now online marketers are seriously wondering whether the Web's most detested ad format is about to meet its match: Microsoft.

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• Make or break with Windows XP SP2

  Learn about the plethora of security enhancements that Microsoft has included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, and how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications.

• Microsoft improves Windows XP SP2 security

  Windows XP Service Pack 2 introduces significant changes to the Internet Connection Firewall and to handling buffer overruns. See how these changes could improve the default XP security configuration.

• Worms do battle while users miss the point

  The recent surge in new worm variants is due to a growing war between virus/worm coders. Additional reading: Visit our antivirus resource centre

• Ten things about securing wireless connections

  Convenient and easy to set up, wireless networks can also pose a big risk. Because they use the airwaves, wireless communications are more vulnerable to interception and attack than a wired connection. Here are some tips for securing your wireless network.

• Reduce spam with Outlook, Exchange 2003

  There are many features in Outlook 2003 and Exchange 2003 that can help you combat spam. Here's how you can utilise them fully.

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  Why Vista UAC can't stop malware: Microsoft

  User Account Control (UAC), the 'annoying' security feature in Windows Vista, will not stop malware from infecting PCs, according Roger Grimes, a member of Microsoft's software security team.

Reviews (12)

• Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3

  Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser while adding some much-needed security features.

• Microsoft improves Windows XP SP2 security

  Windows XP Service Pack 2 introduces significant changes to the Internet Connection Firewall and to handling buffer overruns. See how these changes could improve the default XP security configuration.

• Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

  You can't beat the price. For a good, basic internet security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.

• Internet Explorer 7 RC1

  No new changes in this latest build of IE 7 from Microsoft, except for more stability and application compatibility, but this browser still is not ready for prime time.

• New IE may burst pop-up bubble

  Pop-up advertisements have thrived for years despite numerous efforts to eradicate them, but now online marketers are seriously wondering whether the Web's most detested ad format is about to meet its match: Microsoft.

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