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As part of its monthly patching cycle, Microsoft plans on Tuesday to release five security bulletins with fixes for flaws in Windows and Office.
Exploit code was published on Friday for a Windows flaw similar to the vulnerability that led to the Zotob worm that wreaked havoc in August.
Companies should not deploy a desktop search tool without first considering the security implications because they could end up helping virus writers, say security experts.
When foreign markets are willing to pay twice as much for your exports, it's usually a good sign. Unfortunately for Australia, the goods being traded are compromised PCs but why are Australians worth twice as much as Americans?
Symantec published its 10th Internet Threat Report this week and quietly admitted a few days later that its predictions of increasing Mac-targeted spyware threats have not been realised.
Are Web sites that publish the source code of viruses and other exploits helping or hindering security efforts?
CIOs and IT managers are having to protect systems from an increasing range of exploits. ZDNet Australia looks at some tips and analysis about what to look out for.
When Microsoft was slow to fix a Windows flaw, Russian developer Ilfak Guilanov took matters into his own hands. He explains why he wrote a patch that drew rare backing from antivirus companies.
Security weaknesses in Microsoft's server and browser software are taking their toll on Australian Internet banking sites.
Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?
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This worm looks for systems already infected with SubSeven, then exploits the backdoor Trojan horse with new code.
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Commentary: Anti-virus software won't protect you from the latest type of worm affecting Windows systems -- you need a personal firewall.
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