Security
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Will Google's OS Make the Desktop Safe?
Google has ambitious plans to make its Chrome operating system ultrasecure, but will it deliver? -
Researchers Expose Security Flaw in Social Security Numbers
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have figured out how to guess your Social Security number based on your birth date and place of birth. - The U.S.-South Korea Cyberattack: How Did It Happen?
- FAQ: Google Chrome OS
- Zero-day ActiveX Hole in Windows XP Under Attack
- U.S.-South Korea Cyberattack: Lessons Learned
- Updated MyDoom Responsible for DDOS Attacks, Says AhnLab
- 10 Free, Must-Have Windows Security Downloads
- Are Malware Writers Getting Smarter?
- Microsoft's Upcoming Patches May Hinder Hackers
Security How-Tos
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E-Mail Crooks Target Webmail Accounts A wicked e-mail scheme uses your Webmail address--and your contact list--for scams.
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Remove Sensitive Data Before You Sell an Old PC Brian Ellis wants to know the best way to secure an old PC for a new owner
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Dump the File Cabinet and Scan Your Important Papers Sue Bulot wants advice about digitizing all of her important papers
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Improve PC Speed and Security Use file management and deletion software to clean your hard drive, and child-friendly tools to protect your family's privacy.
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Streamline Your Online Experience Use these Facebook, Twitter, and blogging tools and tips to take control of your Web presence.
Security News
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Microsoft's Upcoming Patches May Hinder Hackers Of the half-dozen patches, three will affect Windows, and one each will patch problems in Publisher, Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA) and Microsoft's Virtual PC and Virtual Server software.
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U.S.-South Korea Cyberattack: Lessons Learned Five days after the start of a widespread cyberattack on the U.S. and South Korea, security researchers say they know where the governments likely slipped up.
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Will Google's OS Make the Desktop Safe? Google has ambitious plans to make its Chrome operating system ultrasecure, but will it deliver?
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Should the U.S. Brace for More Cyber Attacks? Another wave of DDOS attacks hits South Korea, leaving many wondering what the U.S. government is doing to protect itself.
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Are Malware Writers Getting Smarter? The number of exploits being written to target specific software vulnerabilities could be at all-time highs, new threat figures have suggested.
Security Playing in PCW Video
- Firefox 3.5 is a Solid Upgrade Firefox 3.5 includes some great new features and improvements, including private browsing and geo-location.
- How to Tame Vista's User Account Control In this screencast, senior editor Robert Strohmeyer walks through the steps you'll need to take to tame one of Vista's most annoying features: user account control.
- World Tech Update: Intel Fined, Eye Tracking, and More... Intel is fined i Europe, iRobot sends battles bots, eye tracking systems, and more.
Security Slideshows
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Finovate Startup Showcases Nifty New Web-Based Financial Services At Finovate Startup yesterday, a slew of new and young companies proved that Web-based financial services continue to proliferate and innovate even in a down economy. In fact, many are designed to help you deal with it. Here are some examples.
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RSA Security Conference Product Parade New tools for data protection come in many forms, all designed to thwart the bad guys, at the annual security conference. Take a look at the selection.
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Security Reviews
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- 2007 Microsoft Office Suites Comparison This paper compares and contrasts four suites of the 2007 Microsoft Office system: Microsoft Office Standard 2007, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007, Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 and Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007. This paper is intended to help organizations understand the applications and capabilities offered, and to identify the suite that best fits their needs.
- Windows Vista Migration: The Business Proposition It's not so much a matter of "if" but "when" for most organizations regarding migration to Windows Vista. Laying the groundwork now for this migration can yield higher ROI than waiting until later. This Computerworld Technology Briefing explains it all.
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