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HELP US TO HELP YOU

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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If your XP taskbar becomes locked for some reason, you can unlock it by right-clicking the Start button, choose Properties.
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New Twitter scam asks:

Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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Twitter users are being warned about a new phishing scam circulating on the platform, inviting users to follow a link.
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Exeed signs two new product ranges

Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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The distributor has announced that it will now offer Luxul Wireless products and Lockitdown hardware security devices.
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Valentine scams: Romancing the stony-hearted

Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Cybercriminals harness Valentine's Day, concocting scams from fake dating sites to malware eCards. Beware of their unloving schemes.
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Wellington mayoral candidate to talk tech in Europe

Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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Mayoral candidate Jack Yan is hosting a speaking tour in Europe starting next week as part of his 2010 mayoral bid.
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XT services

Mon, 14th Dec 2009
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Gen-i's CEO Chris Quin is claiming that XT mobile services affected by today's outage are functioning and that the majority of services have been restored.
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Internet Security Suites

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Web surfers have been duped into purchasing fake online security software that actually facilitates the installation of malicious code.
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Review: AVG Internet Security 9.0

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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The latest version of AVG's Internet security suite is faster than its predecessor in every way, with shorter boot-up and scan times.
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Review: Kaspersky Internet Security 2010

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 impresses with ease of installation, a user-friendly interface, and unique 'gamer' and 'safe' modes, despite some speed issues.
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Review: Norton Internet Security 2010

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Norton Internet Security 2010 impresses with quick install and a clever use of global data to fight malware, albeit being a tad resource-heavy.
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You are the weakest link

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Security will only become more important in the future, and I personally think it's more about mindset than technical ability.
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Paedophilia and the 'Trojan defence'

Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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A debate on the legitimacy of the 'Trojan defence' in child porn cases grows, with concerns over convicting the innocent.
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Cyberwar exposed

Tue, 17th Nov 2009
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National Journal unveils cyberwar realities, differentiating between cyberwarfare's role in conflict and cybercrime's impact.
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Scareware dominates October threats

Tue, 10th Nov 2009
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According to the latest Fortinet report, scareware tactics dominated the October threat landscape and were four times more prominent than in September.
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Left 4 Dead 2: First impressions

Mon, 2nd Nov 2009
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I've just been dropped off by boat with three other fellow survivors onto a pier on the outskirts of New Orleans.
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Scareware on the rise

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Fortinet's September report found a spike in the number of scareware malware and several new computer vulnerabilities.
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Blog: Truth, fiction and HTTPS

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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HTTPS can't guarantee safety, warns expert, highlighting misconceptions surrounding web security and the risks of spoofed sites.
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Microsoft makes waves with free AV

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Microsoft's launch of the free Security Essentials stirs the pot as Symantec criticises its effectiveness against modern threats.
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(Win32/)Inductive Reasoning

Tue, 8th Sep 2009
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As of somewhere around 2.45 on Monday, 7th September, Win32/Induc.A represented 0.64% of ESET's worldwide detections for September so far.
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Blog: More infections = a lot more malware, say ESET security experts

Fri, 4th Sep 2009
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A malware infection does not equal one malicious file being installed on the system – many files may be affected.