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    Within the next few years, corporate security systems will not only be attacked by worms and viruses, toasters could also get in on the act.

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    W32badtrans@mn is in the wild and causing problems in Australia.

  • Viruses: Is the worst yet to come?

    Although the threat of computer viruses has been a latent concern for well over a decade, experts have warned that a massive viral outbreak has the potential to seriously compromise the very backbone of the Internet. ZDNet Australia takes a look at the viruses of 2001, and the threats for the future.

  • Magistr.B is a dangerous variation

    Designed to bypass current antivirus scanners, this variation can spread via Eudora, Outlook, Netscape and other Internet email clients.

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    Australian businesses are being warned to install patches and signature files to protect against a worm variant which has surfaced in the US and Europe.

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  • 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.

  • Viruses: Is the worst yet to come?

    Although the threat of computer viruses has been a latent concern for well over a decade, experts have warned that a massive viral outbreak has the potential to seriously compromise the very backbone of the Internet. ZDNet Australia takes a look at the viruses of 2001, and the threats for the future.

  • Australia alerted to Fretheme worm

    Australian businesses are being warned to install patches and signature files to protect against a worm variant which has surfaced in the US and Europe.

  • New generation of attacks pose increasing security challenges

    Get the details on the latest threats and see how they are requiring an escalation in the war against viruses, worms, and other malware.

  • Worms boost cyberattack stats for 2003

    The number of security events detected by companies in the first quarter of 2003 jumped nearly 84 percent over the preceding three months, according to a report.

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  • Why the SirCam worm is only the beginning for new viruses.

    While the media was preoccupied with Code Red last weekend, a second major worm was making the rounds. SirCam didn't target the White House, nor did it capitalise on Microsoft's vulnerabilities, nor did it specifically target Outlook. Stealth was just what the virus writer wanted, and under the crush of Code Red's press coverage, that's what SirCam got. Now SirCam is the number one virus in the world.

  • Why you must install a firewall -- now

    Commentary: Anti-virus software won't protect you from the latest type of worm affecting Windows systems -- you need a personal firewall.

  • The Year Ahead: The future of viruses

    In 2002, users and companies got a respite from the disruptive viruses of 2001. But a more sophisticated generation of worms is on the way.

  • Worm out of virus management

    Antivirus management is complex, time consuming, and absolutely essential. Handing it over to a service provider could prove to be the easiestâ€"and safestâ€"option.

  • Avoid security complacency

    Keeping your network safe from viruses sounds easy, but watch out for complacency. Often, it's your own worst enemy.

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