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In the internet era, tales abound of PC security disaster. The perpetrators of ID theft, spyware and their ilk are only too keen to relieve you of the contents of your hard drive - and your wallet. Fail to secure your PC, and you could lose a lot more than just peace of mind or PC performance. With up-to-date news and reviews, as well as simple, effective tips and walk-throughs, Security Advisor is an essential resource, dedicated only to supporting PC security.
News
- Office of National Statistics: half of UK now banks online
- Hackers attack those taking revenge on phishers
- Hackers resort to 'sick' kidnap spam
- Royal Bank of Scotland loses 1m bank details
- Add-on for Firefox boosts security
- US seeks extradition of Brazilian botnet builder
- 48% say hacker McKinnon should be extradited
- Nokia admits security threat to Series 40 phones
- Gov't loses data on 4m citizens
- Google Android team seeks security advice
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Security Advisor blog
In space, no-one can hear you scream: 'malware!'
August 27, 2008
A password-stealing worm is leaping out of the distended hard drives of PCs on board NASA's International Space Station, according to the space agency.
Matt Egan | Read more...
Symantec gobbles up PC Tools
August 19, 2008
Symantec isn't big enough and apparently doesn't have enough programs to sell. So it's just announced it's agreed to acquire PC Tools.
Steve Bass | Read more...
Robocops to clean the streets by 2084
August 12, 2008
A Sheffield academic believes that robot police will be patrolling the streets of Britain within 75 years.
Matt Egan | Read more...
London's Oyster Card under attack
July 21, 2008
Forget about hacking your Apple iPhone, Dutch researchers have worked out a way to hack Transport for London’s Oyster Card.
Lexton Snol | Read more...
Swann Flashlight DVR surveillance camera
July 9, 2008
And now for something completely ridiculous: Swann has launched a torch that records intruders while your flashlight warns them off.
Rosemary Haworth | Read more...
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Forums
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