Stories by: Erik Larkin

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    Web site security holes make case for protection 13/11/2009 07:11:00

    Two-thirds of the sites that tend to care most about security still have serious unfixed vulnerabilities, according to an analysis from web security firm WhiteHat Security.
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    iPhone worm rickrolls jailbroken phones 10/11/2009 06:38:00

    A mischievous iPhone worm that targets Australian jailbroken phones is changing the phone's wallpaper to an image of Rick Astley.
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    Fix old flaws to stop new attacks 04/11/2009 06:52:00

    In further confirmation that Internet crooks tend to grab for the low-hanging fruit, a new Microsoft report reveals that the most common browser-based attacks tend to go after old software flaws. Making sure you've closed those holes can go a long way towards keeping your PC safe.
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    Blaze 29/10/2009 14:40:00

    Blaze (free) helps you more quickly start programs, and a whole lot more. When this techie tool recognizes that you're doing something with a repetitive pattern--such as typing a sequence of numbers or moving files that all have the same word in the filename--it offers to automate the task for you. You can also teach it to perform a multi-step task, such as clearing your recent Firefox history, by typing one command.
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    Microsoft's new free Antivirus hits the streets 30/09/2009 05:40:00

    Microsoft today lifted the curtain on its Microsoft Security Essentials, the free successor to its OneCare security program.
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    Bugs and Fixes: file-sharing vulnerability hits Vista 26/09/2009 03:21:00

    Windows Vista users (and IT folks taking care of Server 2008 computers) should watch out for a new security hole involving Windows file sharing. A remote attacker could assume full control of a vulnerable computer by exploiting a flaw in the SMB protocol for Windows file and printer sharing.
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    Comodo Internet Security 11/09/2009 10:25:00

    Comodo Internet Security, the free version of Comodo Internet Security Pro, comprises both a firewall and an antivirus utility.
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    AVG 8.5 Free 09/09/2009 14:50:00

    AVG Technology's AVG 8.5 Anti-Virus Free antivirus app has solid features and a generally polished interface, but its relatively lacklustre showing at malware detection is a disappointment.
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    LangOver 5.0 07/09/2009 13:31:00

    If your typing comes out in one language but you want it to display in another, LangOver can make the switch easy for you.
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    PC Tools Threatfire 4.5 07/09/2009 13:50:00

    PC Tools Threatfire 4.5 is a free behaviour-based antivirus utility that serves as a great supplement to your existing security software, offering superb behaviour-based detection.
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    Microsoft IIS servers vulnerable to FTP attack 03/09/2009 06:51:00

    A critical flaw in the FTP component of Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS) can allow an attacker to execute malicious commands on a server, Microsoft warned in a new security advisory.
 
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