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Alarm growing over bot software
April 30, 2004
Many network administrators fret about the next worm, but security experts warn that a quieter, equally damaging threat is gaining control of large networks of computers.
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Does Wi-Fi security matter?
June 28, 2006
A large number of Wi-Fi networks are "horribly insecure," researchers say, but what that means is up for debate.
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New worm targets Apple chat users
February 16, 2006
The file, which spreads via the company's IM software, isn't a major threat, but security experts say it hints at vulnerabilities.
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Spyware infiltrates blogs
February 23, 2005
Vulnerabilities plague self-publishing Web tools, exposing users to attacks, security experts warn.
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New PowerPoint hole used in cyberattacks
July 13, 2006
Alert of new, yet-to-be-patched Office flaw being exploited in attacks comes on heels of Microsoft's "Patch Tuesday."
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Death of the Internet greatly exaggerated
August 25, 2004
Russian antivirus expert says claims in the media of an "electronic jihad" were taken out of context.
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British legislation to enforce encryption key disclosure
May 18, 2006
Part of act would give police power to force businesses, individuals to hand over the keys in criminal investigations.
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Web on watch for common enemies
November 29, 2004
news analysis Banner-ad attack and threat of Java flaw point--again--to the dangers of relying on a single technology.
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