Security

Seven of the most popular security stories in the world today

Seven of the most popular security stories in the world today

Linkbait: hackers, pedophiles, pirates and bandits all get a guernsey.
Andrew Birmingham Jul 19 2012, 7:36AM Security
CrimTrac wants identity management advice

CrimTrac wants identity management advice

To inform national strategy.
John Hilvert Jul 17 2012, 8:09AM Security
Yahoo! mail app may be behind Android spam

Yahoo! mail app may be behind Android spam

Doubt on botnet theory.
Fahmida Y. Rashid Jul 17 2012, 8:07AM Security
Yahoo! closes security hole

Yahoo! closes security hole

Promises to beef up security after password breach.
Dan Kaplan Jul 17 2012, 8:07AM Security
Symantec bug takes down PCs

Symantec bug takes down PCs

Users get blue screen of death.
Allie Coyne Jul 16 2012, 11:48AM Security
Nvidia forums hacked

Nvidia forums hacked

Stolen passwords hashed and encrypted.
Darren Pauli Jul 16 2012, 8:19AM Security
Billabong suffers password breach

Billabong suffers password breach

Clear text passwords published online.
Darren Pauli Jul 16 2012, 8:19AM Security
Microsoft finds vulnerabilities in Vista, W7 gadgets

Microsoft finds vulnerabilities in Vista, W7 gadgets

Security risk for admins.
Juha Saarinen Jul 12 2012, 8:06AM Security
AusCERT loses passwords to Govt service

AusCERT loses passwords to Govt service

Encryption method unknown.
Darren Pauli Jul 9 2012, 1:25PM Security
6000 Aussies caught in DNSChanger shutdown

6000 Aussies caught in DNSChanger shutdown

Last-minute rush.
James Hutchinson Jul 9 2012, 8:08AM Security
Researchers question Android spam botnet

Researchers question Android spam botnet

More proof needed.
Fahmida Y. Rashid Jul 9 2012, 8:06AM Security
Google, Apple app stores hit with spamming trojan

Google, Apple app stores hit with spamming trojan

First detected in App Store.
Dan Kaplan Jul 6 2012, 1:23PM Security
Android botnet pushes out drug spam

Android botnet pushes out drug spam

Spam sent from Yahoo!
Darren Pauli Jul 6 2012, 1:22PM Security
Anti-piracy group wants more IT manager dobbers

Anti-piracy group wants more IT manager dobbers

Offers $20,000.
Staff Writers Jul 4 2012, 8:13AM Security
Microsoft outs two Zeus defendants

Microsoft outs two Zeus defendants

Civil case reveals accused.
Dan Kaplan Jul 3 2012, 7:42AM Security
Telstra password leak breached Privacy Act

Telstra password leak breached Privacy Act

Rapid response means no penalties.
Darren Pauli Jun 29 2012, 11:23AM Security
AFP scolds child hackers

AFP scolds child hackers

Parents warned DDoS, virus-writing could lead to jail time.
Darren Pauli Jun 26 2012, 12:59PM Security
LulzSec duo plead guilty to high-profile attacks

LulzSec duo plead guilty to high-profile attacks

Face authorities in UK.
Fahmida Y. Rashid Jun 26 2012, 8:04AM Security
Credit card thieves sold Apple gear from jail

Credit card thieves sold Apple gear from jail

Family and friends in on iRacket.
Dan Kaplan Jun 25 2012, 1:21PM Security
Telstra hits back at spy claims

Telstra hits back at spy claims

Odd logs set users' alarm bells ringing.
SC Australia Staff Jun 25 2012, 8:10AM Security

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