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Hackers Focus Efforts on Firefox, Safari
(How To) Internet Explorer goes unscathed, but Office is hit with new, dangerous bugs.
PayPal: Steer clear of Apple's Safari
(News) If you're using Apple's Safari browser, PayPal has some advice for you: Drop it, at least if you want to avoid online fraud.
Attackers Zero in on Yahoo Jukebox ActiveX Flaw
(News) Attackers are exploiting an ActiveX bug in Yahoo's Jukebox music player, Symantec says.
With Exploit Out, Microsoft Rushes IE 7 Fix
(How To) Using Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP PCs remains risky. Plus: Grab Microsoft's Office and mail fixes, and beware of PDF attachments.
The Threats You Face: Why Total Protection Matters
(How To) The Threats You Face: Why Total Protection Matters
Identity framework moves into next phase
(News) The Liberty Alliance Project has started developing technical specifications for how companies can protect sensitive personal data within their IT systems and securely share that data with other organizations.
Drive-by download threat looms
(News) The problem of drive-by downloads from seemingly safe websites is worse than previously thought, according to Google, which counted hundreds of thousands of such malicious sites in a recent study.
As Web 2.0 evolves, security becomes an issue
(News) Samy Kamkar was really just trying to impress girls. Instead he made Web hacking history.
Critical Attack Slams IE 6 and 7, Outlook
(How To) Plus: An IE 7 phishing risk, QuickTime holes, and Vista compatibility updates.
Take Action: Julie Amero Porn Case
(News) Some surprising perspectives on the substitute teacher's plight, plus how to help.
Thwart the Three Biggest Internet Threats of 2007
(How To) Protect yourself against the three gravest Web dangers: IE, phishing attacks, and malware.
Fix Flaws in IE, Windows Media Player
(News) Microsoft Word and Acrobat are also vulnerable to attacks from poisoned files.
First Look: SiteAdvisor Plus vs. Norton Confidential
(Reviews) Software protects you while you surf the Web.
Anonymizer Safe Surfing Suite
(Reviews) This package of privacy software hides your surfing habits and e-mail address from prying eyes, but its antispyware app needs work.
New PayPal Key to Thwart Phishers
(News) PayPal plans to introduce a new optional two-factor authentication system.
Protect Yourself With an Antiphishing Toolbar
(howto) Protect Yourself With an Antiphishing Toolbar
Browser Makers Agree to Standards
(news) Browser Makers Agree to Standards
Block Potential Attacks Aimed at Firefox
(howto) Block Potential Attacks Aimed at Firefox
Microsoft Adds Antiphishing to IE Toolbar
(news) Microsoft Adds Antiphishing to IE Toolbar
Sinister New Spyware Threats Emerge
(news) Sinister New Spyware Threats Emerge
Browser Alternatives Are No Guarantee of Security
(howto) Browser Alternatives Are No Guarantee of Security
Is It Time to Ditch IE?
(news) Feds say switching browsers is one way to deal with security threats.
Internet Tips: Play It Safe With the Right Browser Security Settings
(howto) Select the appropriate browser settings; improve wireless-network security with WPA.
Safer Surfing With Steganos
(reviews) Internet Anonym 5 protects your privacy but slows your browsing.
Anonymizer.com Boosts Privacy Service
(news) Version 2 further cloaks your Internet travels, and now tames JavaScripts.

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