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Getting proactive about security

Information security is a reactive world. The next intrusion, vulnerability or worm is always right around the corner. With critical issues arising everywhere, the typical IT staff or security organization spends most of its time reacting to outside forces and not nearly enough time getting ahead of the curve.

With Bagle, Netsky, March comes in like a worm

Conventional wisdom claims March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. But with new versions of the Bagle e-mail worm and a virulent new form of Netsky virus, March's arrival is looking more wormy than leonine.

Gates promotes Microsoft’s security efforts

Microsoft Corp. is "on the right track" in securing its software, the company's chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates said Tuesday in a presentation that included new details on a Windows XP update and the company's spam-fighting efforts.

Latest Mydoom variant deletes files

The latest variant of the Mydoom virus, discovered Friday, is still spreading and actively deleting files from victims' computers, security researchers warned Wednesday.

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Security Training Resource Kit

Experts say that training can reduce security incidents by anywhere from 45% to 70%. "We asked ourselves why security training couldn't be fun as well as informative." IT World Canada and it's creative arm, Amazing! Agency have created some training materials which actually make security training engaging and interesting. Each unit starts with a fun video or interactive game and let's you get the interest of the group....

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Amazon Canada device lineup 2023: Alexa gets more ChatGPT-like; Echo series expands; FireTVs, Tablets, Ring and more

Generative AI, geeky new Echo features and smarter TVs and tablets headlined at Amazon’s annual fall hardware event. Here’s a list of everything coming...

30 valuable hidden iPhone features [Part 1]

Using these ten hidden iPhone features will make your iPhone experience more productive and valuable.

10 free cybersecurity awareness training courses you can take today

A list of 10 organizations that are offering free cybersecurity awareness training courses to help you understand and report security threats and breaches.

Has your iPhone been hacked?

We've listed 13 ways hackers can compromise iPhones and highlighted ways to protect yourself and your data.