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  • Outlook Express flaw speeds hacking

    A flaw in Microsoft's bundled e-mail client could allow an online vandal to take control of a victim's computer by sending a specially formatted e-mail.

  • Phishing scams may provide platform for JPEG virus attack

    The first volley in a concerted JPEG virus attack may involve a phishing scam, according to computer security specialists, Computer Associates.

  • Firewall to zap XML viruses

    Web services security specialist Forum Systems has teamed up with Computer Associates to create an antivirus device to protect XML applications, an area expected to see a rise in attacks.

  • CA: MyDoom.o surge on the way

    Asia-Pacific businesses have been warned to prepare for another spike in virus activity associated the latest variant of the MyDoom worm which has seen computer security companies scrambling to upgrade their threat warnings over the last 12 hours.

  • "Smart" worm slaps around net users

    Yet another mass mailing worm is spreading the Internet by using social trickery to thwart security.

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  • UPDATED: New worm threat upgraded

    A new mass mailing worm has begun spreading through Australia, and despite its lack of social smarts, is still managing to spread rapidly - partly because there is no virus signature for it.

  • Image flaw pierces PC security

    Six vulnerabilities in an open-source image format could allow intruders to compromise computers running Linux and may allow attacks against Windows PCs as well as Macs running OS X.

  • What was that again? 3 backup packages tested

    It's official: backup software packages have the longest product names in the business. We evaluate three leading packages to find out which suits the medium-sized business.

  • 10 things to protect your data from internal threats

    Hacker attacks that bring down the network get a lot of attention but if your organisation is only focusing on this type of security you're still vulnerable. Find out how to protect your data from internal threats.

  • Users need IM training: anti-virus experts

    Anti-virus experts have called for more staff training on the perils of using instant messaging, and claim that like e-mail, users should know the dos and don'ts before being allowed to run it.

Reviews (3)

  • Eight e-mail virus scanners tested

    We look at eight mail-server plugins designed to make sure your servers don't take a beating the next time one comes along.

  • What was that again? 3 backup packages tested

    It's official: backup software packages have the longest product names in the business. We evaluate three leading packages to find out which suits the medium-sized business.

  • Your PC needs a firewall

    Protect your PC from Internet nasties by installing one of these easy-to-configure and free software firewalls.

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