Defensive maneuvering against Net threats

There are innumerable ways you can get into trouble using Web software, but there are plenty of ways to guard against getting into trouble in the first place.

Confusion over Skype security threat clears up

Researchers now characterize threat to Skype instant-messaging tool as a Trojan horse, not a worm.
December 20, 2006

Websense: Skype worm on the loose

Messages sent via Skype's IM tool ask users to download a file, which can steal a password, other information, security firm says.
December 19, 2006

Opera adds security layer

New features are designed to alert users if the site they are visiting is legitimate or a phishing front.
December 19, 2006

Check Point to tack on NFR Security

In a deal valued at $20 million, Check Point Software Technologies gels a new growth strategy: buy others.
December 19, 2006

Microsoft speeds up phishing shield for IE 7

In some cases, the antiphishing feature that protects against fraudulent Web sites in Internet Explorer 7 bogged down Windows PCs.
December 15, 2006

Report: Net users picking safer passwords

Average MySpace password has eight characters, expert says. But no password is secure if you fall for a phishing scam.
December 15, 2006

Yahoo Messenger releases security update

Aimed at flaws in software that downloads with Messenger, update is called "highly critical" by one security company.
December 15, 2006

New 'botworm' exploits Symantec flaw

"Big Yellow" hits systems running Symantec's corporate antivirus tools, warns eEye Digital Security. Symantec says attacks are limited.
December 15, 2006