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    Vulnerability-testing company Secunia has slammed one security vendor for having "inherent code problems" in its backup and antivirus software.

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    Security researcher Dan Kaminsky has offered more details about a fundamental flaw in the Domain Name System and the extent of the vulnerability.

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    Microsoft's Robocopy compromise

    Trying to understand the logic behind Microsoft's development decisions is a bit like S&M: it's a painful activity probably best left to others. But a recent example from the storage world does suggest something about Microsoft's "people will beat up on us regardless" dilemma.

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    Time for the BlackBerry Bush ban?

    As the iconic BlackBerry goes from strength to strength in subscriber numbers, so do the threats to the device and the business model.

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    Can Norton 360 be trusted?

    Symantec is about to launch Norton 360 in Australia and although the product seems to have some interesting features, it will take more than marketing hype to persuade me that the company has stopped making bloated and unreliable software.

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    Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures.

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    Database maker Oracle warned customers on Wednesday of three new flaws in its products, and reiterated its warning to businesses of a fourth flaw that uses the company's application server.

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    Asus packs the same basic components found in other Netbooks into a stylish, slim chassis for a modest premium in price, with some unfortunate keyboard-layout compromises.

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    The Dell 1720dn offers fast prints and good print quality, making it an excellent mono laser printer for small offices or work groups.

  • Norton Internet Security 2008

    While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

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