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    Ignorance is bliss, as the saying goes, but users of Apple's OS X platform could pay a hefty price if they continue to live in denial, industry observers have warned.

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    Apple Macintosh users believe they are immune from security problems and need to wake up to the potential of attack -- before they are rudely awoken by a destructive piece of malware.

  • Mac malware door creaks open

    Apple seems to have unwittingly opened the door to its operating system - seen by some as a safe haven from viruses, spyware and the like - to malware authors

  • Boot Camp security risk is just hype: Gartner

    Any talk of Apple's Boot Camp software exposing the company's operating system to security risks is just hype and should be ignored, according to analyst firm Gartner.

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    Paris-based computer security firm Intego late last week said it had released the first antivirus software for Apple's iPhone handset.

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    If the iPhone does as expected and takes a decent chunk of the growing smartphone market then the overall penetration of OS X will skyrocket and attract some serious attention from malware writers.

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    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

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    Virtual servers have changed the way businesses are run. Now, virtualisation vendors have set their sights on your PC.

  • What's new in Windows Vista?

    Don't want to take Windows Vista for a test drive until you know what it has to offer? Join Windows expert Deb Shinder for a visual tour of Beta 2 as she points out some of the more dramatic changes and shares her impressions of the new OS.

  • Seven mail servers tested

    Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.

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    Feeling entrenched in your choice of browser? Break free! We compare 11 different browsers so you can find the right one for you and your company.

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    Inexpensive software and hardware can help avert security disasters. Here's what you need to know to keep your business up and running.

  • Virus vaccination: 4 applications tested

    RMIT IT Test Labs take a look at the top enterprise applications for stopping viruses from ravaging your organisation.

  • The Linux Secret(tm)

    Commentary: Like SCO, I hold a Linux secret, but it won't be a secret for very long.

  • Space-saving PCs: Six desktops tested

    Looking for PCs that will help you win back some desktop real estate? Here are some of the latest machines designed to do just that.

  • Windows Server 2008

    Windows Server 2008 is easier to install and manage than previous versions, and has many new and improved features that should encourage organisations to upgrade.

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