Google gives away home-cooked Web application security scanner
An in-house tool for testing Web-apps security at Google is now available for free download under the Apache 2.0 software license. Read more...

Microsoft repairs PCs crippled by XP SP3 update

Heavy hitters to collaborate on promoting digital-ID tech

Microsoft, HP ship free tools to protect Web sites from hackers

The Pirate Bay moves to counter Swedish wiretapping law

Security software makes virtual servers a moving target

Microsoft admits XP's Bluetooth patch didn't work

Patch-blocking bug also stymies Microsoft's WSUS

State worker's child porn charges dropped; faulty laptop security blamed

Microsoft's CardSpace attacked by researchers

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Logitech's WiLife provides a working video surveillance system at a relatively low price, although it does have limitations compared to professional setups.

10 essential (and free!) security downloads for Windows
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Review: Satellite notebook protects itself with faces instead of fingerprints
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Opinion: Where are those infosec jobs?
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Review: PC Tools ThreatFire 3.5 antivirus software
Now in version 3.5, this free utility adds an extra layer of protection to the security software you already have. It blocks an impressive number of threats through behavior-based analysis.

ZoneAlarm ForceField: Two defenses are better than one
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Q&A: Schneier says cybercrime problem 'might not be fixable'
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The future of antivirus
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Free and cheap software that outdoes the big guys
Here are 15 mostly free applications that can credibly replace big-bucks PC software.

Review: 7 secure USB drives
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