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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 »

PDF spam not a threat: Adobe

PDF spam is more a nuisance than a security risk, according to Adobe, which claims there is "no hard evidence" where the junk e-mail has become a serious issue. Read more »

Microsoft denies flaw in Vista

Microsoft has confirmed that Vista can be affected by malware from 2004, but argues this is not a flaw in the operating system. Read more »

Vista vulnerable to malware from 2004

Microsoft's Vista may be vulnerable to at least three pieces of widespread malware, two of which date back to 2004 , according to security vendor Sophos. Read more »

Russia steals malware gold from China

Russia has passed China to become the largest generator of spyware and other malicious code, according to a report. Read more »

Malware alert: Google warns of "dirty" Web sites

Google has warned Web users of the increasing threat posed by malware that can be dropped onto a computer as a Web surfer visits a particular site. Read more »

China hosts nearly half of malware sites

China is host to almost half of the world's malware-infected Web sites. Read more »

Google calls for users to report malicious sites

Google is hoping users of its search engine will report "bad sites" to help the company fight criminals exploiting the company's infrastructure to distribute malware. Read more »

Firefox boss fumes as Apple 'forces' Safari upgrade

Mozilla CEO John Lilly has hit out at Apple, accusing the company of doing a disservice to Windows users everywhere by including its Safari browser as a default add-on installation in the latest iTunes update, likening it to the way malware is distributed. Read more »

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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 »

Improve usability with friendly URLs

One of the many issues bandied about by Web developers is providing user-friendly URLs that are both friendly to the eyes and the fingers while typing. Read more »

What's new in Windows Vista?

Don't want to take Windows Vista for a test drive until you know what it has to offer? Join Windows expert Deb Shinder for a visual tour of Beta 2 as she points out some of the more dramatic changes and shares her impressions of the new OS. Read more »

Windows XP SP2 -- test your applications

Learn about the plethora of security enhancements included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications. Read more »

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