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Microsoft's antivirus deletes users' e-mails
Microsoft has admitted that its Live OneCare security suite has been accidentally deleting some users' Outlook and Outlook Express e-mails. Read more »
Web threats to surpass e-mail pests
By next year, Internet users can expect more cyberattacks to originate from the Web than via e-mail, security firm Trend Micro predicts. Read more »
Resurgent Storm worm attacks over Web
The Storm worm which first surfaced in January is on the rise, but this time round the attack is delivered over the Web. Read more »
Harvard University researcher punished for finding bugs
French security expert Guillaume Tena has lost an appeal and been fined in a closely watched case which could have widespread ramifications for the way security researchers publish information about flaws in products. Read more »
Symantec to launch security e-mail appliance
Security software giant Symantec is expected to announce Monday it will enter the security e-mail appliance market, expanding the competitive landscape that also includes its current partner IronPort. Read more »
Microsoft puts its stamp on e-mail security
Microsoft is expected to launch updated and renamed Antigen e-mail security products, nearly a year after completing the takeover of their maker, Sybari. Read more »
Gmail gets security upgrade
Google has launched a security-scanning application for Gmail, its 20-month-old e-mail service. Read more »
Kaspersky predicts Vista security holes
Antivirus experts from Kaspersky Labs have predicted that 90 percent of current malware will run on Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista. Read more »
Microsoft: Sorry for OneCare fiasco
Microsoft Australia has apologised to users who have lost their entire Outlook and Outlook Express e-mail archives due to a flaw in Windows Live OneCare. Read more »
Vendors question open source AntiVirus results
Since publishing the results of the AntiVirus fight club, organisers from Untangle have been met with a storm of queries, criticisms and complaints about their methodology and the accuracy of the reports. Read more »
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Eight daily steps to a more secure network
While many companies have a 9-to-5 security staff, hackers don't punch a clock. However, your network can still remain secure in the 16 hours in-between—you just need to focus activities to provide maximum coverage for the network. Read more »
VPN users: The weak link in network security?
VPNs made it easier for remote workers to connect to the corporate network. But those remote workers also pose a security risk. Follow these tips to mitigate that threat. Read more »
10+ things you should know about rootkits
Malware-based rootkits fuel a multibillion dollar spyware industry by stealing individual or corporate financial information. If that weren't bad enough, rootkit-based botnets generate untold amounts of spam. Here's a look at what rootkits are and what to do about them. Read more »
Be aware of the threat of hidden keystroke-logging devices
Learn about the different versions of keystroke loggers, and get tips for protecting your organisation and your users from this threat. Read more »
Phishing and pharming 101: Protect your identity
Using a variety of nefarious methods, phishing and pharming are a consistent problem that threatens everyone with identity theft. If you recognise what these methods are and how malicious users employ them, you can keep yourself and your users from becoming a victim. Read more »
10 tech skills you should develop during the next five years
If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and developing new skills, you're in the right business. In the late 80s, NetWare and IPX/SPX administration were the skills to have. Today, it's all about TCP/IP and the Internet. Read more »
Assessment uncovers a consultant's incompetence
When one firm orders a business assessment, this consulting firm discovers a troubling history. Here's how the consulting firm tracked down the problems, including an IT consultant's blatant disregard for good business practices. Read more »
Removing a tricky hacker tool
Antivirus programs are good at detecting and removing many threats, but some lethal files and hackerware can slip through the cracks. How do you get rid of a hacker tool that you can't delete? Read more »
Keeping the door open...and shut
A Web server opens up your business to the outside world, so how do you keep out those parts of the world you don't like? Read more »
PestPatrol: Detect and remove hacker tools
Many apps, especially P2P and IM software, install programs in the background that can jeopardise security. Use PestPatrol to detect and remove them. Read more »
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