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  • Viruses: still the bane for business

    Although it's still at the top of the ranks in infection rates, Klez isn't the only worm companies should be worried about.

  • Viruses: are you vulnerable?

    Figures are showing an increase in the number of viruses and vulnerabilities, but Australian industry pundits warn that we should take these with a pinch of salt. What is the real cost to organisations?

  • W32 viruses top the charts

    This year Windows 32 viruses have accounted for all the positions on the top 10 list, according to a virus occurrence summary.

  • Looking inside an anti-virus lab

    Viruses, worms vulnerabilities--they're on the business radar. But what happens behind the scenes at an anti-virus lab when researchers are looking for the answers? Take a peek behind the scenes at an Australian anti-virus facility.

  • Who's afraid of the security nightmare?

    Horror stories, conspiracy theories and the end of the world as we know it. ZDNet talks to Paul Ducklin, head of global support at anti-virus software vendor Sophos about the online and offline threats of viruses.

  • 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.

  • 'Complacent' companies slammed for poor security policies

    A survey of IT security managers and administrators, found that 54 per cent believe their organisation is not doing enough to combat cybercrime.

  • CIOs eye up security threats

    Cutting costs by freezing or reducing IT security budgets is a risky approach, even in tight economic times, warns a leading security expert.

  • E-mail worm exploits Sept 11

    An e-mail claiming to have information about the September 11 attacks on the US releases a mass mailing worm.

  • Continued lax security allowing worm infiltration

    Businesses continue to be lax about taking basic practical steps to stop e-mail worms wreaking havoc with their networks, according to anti-virus experts.

  • Major Microsoft IIS attack predicted within week

    Businesses have been warned to brace themselves for a major attack on Microsoft Internet Information Servers within the next week.

  • Employee monitoring: a political minefield?

    Keeping an eye on staff e-mail exchanges, or monitoring their Web surfing activities, is an ethical and political minefield. How are Australian enterprises balancing this emotive issue?

  • Net vigilance

    The days when you might have left your virtual front door unlocked are long gone. More and more organisations are experiencing unauthorised use of computer systems. And, if experts are right, it's only going to get worse! Read ZDNet's comprehensive guide on Net security, and start protecting yourself.

  • Cyberterrorists are the enemy too

    While worms and viruses have yet to threaten loss of life, Rob Fixmer argues that they can be considered terrorist acts. One day, a highly sophisticated worm might throw civilisation into chaos.

  • Microsoft bundles Win 2000 bug fixes

    On the heels of Bill Gates' call for an increased focus on security, Microsoft releases the Windows 2000 Security Rollup Package, a collection of all fixes issued since May.

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