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Google Chrome upgraded across the board
Google has updated the Chrome browser for most of its multiple versions on all platforms in the past few days, although most of the updates have been minor. However, high-priority security fixes have been made to the stable version of Chrome. Read more »
Microsoft launches free Security Essentials package
Microsoft on Tuesday introduced its long-awaited consumer security suite Microsoft Security Essentials, a free download that replaces the paid-for OneCare product. Read more »
Security vendors to block police hacks
Major security vendors Symantec, Sophos and Kaspersky yesterday said their products would block legalised hacking attempts by NSW Police under new legislation as they would any other security threat to users. Read more »
eBay: Let us look inside your PC
From this year, eBay will open the doors on a new site offering malware scanning to its users as part of a raft of new features aimed at beating the phishers and virus writers. Read more »
Windows 7 beta: We like it
Windows 7 will be one of Microsoft's greatest operating systems, if it fulfils the promise shown by the unofficial beta version we have been testing for the past couple of days. Read more »
Security firms slam Microsoft 'capitulation'
Major security companies have criticised Microsoft's OneCare security software and the software giant's decision to stop charging for the offering. Read more »
World Bank gets hacked
The computer network used by the World Bank Group has suffered a series of at least six intrusions since mid-2007, according to a report. Read more »
Olympics cybersecurity
At the Beijing Olympics, cybercriminals will be on the prowl for credit card information to steal, and security forces could well direct snooping efforts at unsuspecting travellers, warns the US government. Read more »
Microsoft: Defence in depth is not enough
Defence in depth is simply not enough to create a secure computing environment, according to Microsoft's vice president of its Trustworthy Computing group, Scott Charney. Read more »
Google launches local hosted security service
Google has launched a hosted security service for enterprise customers in Australia, a re-branded version of the Postini service it acquired last year. Read more »
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10 reasons Linux should be your netbook operating system
Some users believe that Windows is the best netbook OS. But others think Linux is a much better fit. Check out his reasons and see if you agree. Read more »
Reap the green IT benefits of thin client computing
This article notes that applying a selective and rigorous methodology to a thin client migration will position IT teams to reap the enhanced green IT and ROI benefits that the computing model offers. Read more »
10 tech mistakes small businesses make
Small businesses must concentrate their time and energy on knowing their own industry -- and that often means that effective technology practices get overlooked. This article explains the most common tech missteps encountered, along with preventive measures IT consultants can take to assist in correcting these problems. 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 »
HTTP and HTML: The paradox of dominance
The saying, "When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail," makes me think of the mess that we're in when it comes to the dominance of HTML and HTTP. 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 »
Pop-up windows: Know the difference
Pop-up windows were a positive component in the beginning. Created long before tabbed browsers, their purpose was to present information without interfering with the current browser window... Read more »
Be proactive in your fight against malware
Mike Mullins discusses the merits of proactive security and explains why it's better to know whether a Web site is potentially harmful before you browse. Read more »
A developer's look at IE7
With an overwhelming share of the browser market, Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) cannot be ignored. This candidate release gives you the opportunity to be proactive and identify any problems that may arise with your applications as viewed in the new browser. Read more »
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What's a Beta these days?
-- Betas are now so widespread that the term is becoming meaningless. Read more »
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