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D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Wireless Router

Even with gigabit Ethernet, its design niggles and the failure to significantly better Wireless-G performance make the DIR-655 poor value.

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Netscape 8

If you haven't looked at Netscape in a while, version 8 is worth it for its added security and extra features.

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Microsoft Windows XP SP2

We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

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Malicious image opens security hole in RAZR

A vulnerability has been discovered in Motorola RAZR phones that could allow a hacker to send a corrupt JPEG image via MMS that could be leveraged to run malicious code on the phone.

Vulnerabilities found in Sony Ericsson phones

Several mobile phones produced by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications are vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks, two security companies reported this week.

Pop-up vulnerability found in major browsers

Several popular Web browsers contain a vulnerability that could be used by cybercriminals to steal personal data, security company Secunia has warned.

Microsoft issues five critical patches

Microsoft on Tuesday issued five "critical" security patches designed to address vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet Explorer.

Google quietly updates Chrome

Search giant Google has quietly begun releasing a hastily prepared update to its Chrome browser to fix some security problems.

How to use Ad-Aware 2007

The free spyware-removal program from Lavasoft is currently one of the most popular on CNET.com.au's Downloads, but after downloading it, many users can be confused by the process of getting started. This guide will walk you through the normal installation, set-up and use of Ad-Aware.

How to secure your wireless network

As convenient as wireless networks are to use, they can also be easy to hack if you don't have the proper security.

Ten things you should do to a new PC before surfing the Web

A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some from of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect yourself before you start Web surfing.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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Excel 2000 REGISTER.ID Function Vulnerability Patch

Protect yourself from a vulnerability that could allow a malicious user to run code from an Excel worksheet without your knowle

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Windows Phone Book Service Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Patch

Patch a security vulnerability in an optional service that ships with Windows 2000 Servers.

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Windows Phone Book Service Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Patch

Patch a security vulnerability in an optional service that ships with Windows NT 4.0 Servers.

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Windows NT 4.0 Security Patch: Invalid URL Vulnerability q271652

Resolve a security vulnerability in MS Internet Information Server.

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IE 5.01 SP1 File Upload via Form Vulnerability Patch MS00-093

Patch several vulnerabilities in IE 5.01 SP1.