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News (223)

• Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs

  Malicious remote control software continues to be one of the biggest threats to Windows PCs, according to a new Microsoft security report.

• Uptick in Windows attacks reported

  Several security experts are warning of increased cyberattacks targeting Windows PCs, but Microsoft says all is calm on the attack front.

• AusCERT 2007: Complete coverage

  News and video interviews from AusCERT, Australia's premier security conference. Hear from myriad speakers including the Queensland Police, Oracle's chief security officer Mary Ann Davidson, IBM chief security architect Anthony Nadalin, and Microsoft's security chief George Stathakopoulos.

• Norton AntiVirus flaw ready for exploitation?

  Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.

• Microsoft to slap patch on risky IE hole

  As part of its monthly patching cycle, Microsoft plans on Tuesday to release five security bulletins with fixes for flaws in Windows and Office.

Blogs (1)

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  Symantec's OS X spyware prediction in flames

  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.

Features and Case Studies (99)

• Norton AntiVirus flaw ready for exploitation?

  Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.

• System exploits: Are you prepared?

  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.

• Hybrid security threats: Is your business prepared?

  Businesses are aware of at least some of the viruses and vulnerabilities which threaten the enterprise's IT security. But what happens when the threat is of a hybrid variety?

• Windows flaw threatens PC services

  Microsoft is urging Windows users to update their systems to patch a vulnerability that corrupts the digital certificates used in network services.

• Symantec keeps weather eye out for Net threats

  Symantec on Tuesday plans to launch the Symantec Internet Threat Meter, a free service meant to inform consumers about the state of Net security.

Reviews (18)

• Leave worm exploits SubSeven Trojan horse infections

  This worm looks for systems already infected with SubSeven, then exploits the backdoor Trojan horse with new code.

• Alternative medicine: Future virus fighting

  SPECIAL REPORT Viruses and worms are likely to be with us for the foreseeable future but how will the methods used to fight them develop?

• Antivirus software alone is not enough protection

  When the Blaster, MS/SQL, and Sobig worms made their appearance on the scene in 2003, one thing became clear: none of the worms was initially stopped with antivirus software.

• 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.

• Antivirus hardware: 3 appliances tested

  If e-mail security is giving you headaches, before you turn to voodoo magic, try one of these hardware appliance solutions.

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