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What's changed since Code Red wreaked havoc on the Net? Worms and viruses have gotten sneakier, but your antivirus software hasn't. Here's how to prepare for future threats.
Another variant of the Sober virus, which spreads hate messages in German and English, appeared over the weekend. Security firms are warning that they have received hundreds of thousands of e-mails generated by Sober.Q in its first 24 hours.
An obscure messaging feature in Windows could be the latest source of security problems for Internet users, experts have warned.
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An obscure messaging feature in Windows could be the latest source of security problems for Internet users, experts have warned.
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