Security

Harry Potter movie targeted by criminals

Harry Potter movie targeted by criminals

Anti-virus vendor PC Tools said cybercriminals are targeting those looking to download the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movie.
Staff Writers Jul 16 2009, 3:16PM Security
No let up in phishing and spam attacks

No let up in phishing and spam attacks

Symantec reported a rise in spam and phishing in its June data, released this week.

Staff Writers Jul 15 2009, 2:48PM Security
Hacking the mind: why your brain might be the next target

Hacking the mind: why your brain might be the next target

As neural controllers grow in popularity, so will hackers attempts to create malicious code to potentially corrupt, control and infiltrate our brains. So, what are the experts doing about it?
Daniel Long Jul 15 2009, 9:15AM Security
Conroy launches re-jigged cyber safety site

Conroy launches re-jigged cyber safety site

More detail on internet filtering for teachers and parents.
Brett Winterford Jul 14 2009, 1:12PM Security
New Mac malware attack spotted

New Mac malware attack spotted

A new malware attack for MacOS X systems has been spotted in the wild.
Shaun Nichols Jul 10 2009, 12:55PM Security
Symantec puts data storage on a 'diet'

Symantec puts data storage on a 'diet'

The company has come up with a three-step storage reduction program as part of the next phase of its deduplication strategy.
Jenny Eagle Jul 10 2009, 11:00AM Security
IT professionals see gap in Australia's security services

IT professionals see gap in Australia's security services

In 2002, Murray GoldSchmidt and Jason Edelstein launched Sydney-based Sense of Security to provide independent IT security and risk management consultancy to Australian businesses.
Negar Salek Jul 10 2009, 11:00AM Security
Biometrics - the ultimate security?

Biometrics - the ultimate security?

Technology that uses characters' behaviours and genetics to identify and control them is usually a plot point in popular culture, used by authorities in dystopian settings of the near future.
Nate Cochrane Jul 10 2009, 10:00AM Security
Unixpac celebrates 20th anniversary

Unixpac celebrates 20th anniversary

By profession a mechanical mining engineer, Tom Piotrowski, founder of Sydney-based security distributor UnixPac, left his post at mining giant BHP in the early 1980s for a career in IT.
Negar Salek Jul 10 2009, 10:00AM Security
NSW Police tracks evidence with Hardcat

NSW Police tracks evidence with Hardcat

Melbourne-based asset tracking software vendor, Hardcat has beaten a number of organisations to win a multi-million dollar NSW Police tender.
Staff Writers Jul 10 2009, 8:58AM Software
Only a "digital Pearl Harbour" can save us

Only a "digital Pearl Harbour" can save us

A tidal shift is needed on co-operation.
Ry Crozier Jul 9 2009, 10:49AM Security
Skype banned by IT departments: survey

Skype banned by IT departments: survey

Risk of information leaks too great.
Staff Writers Jul 9 2009, 10:49AM Security
Integ: Social networking dangerous for companies

Integ: Social networking dangerous for companies

Organisations are tightening access to external collaboration technologies to better manage their exposure to malicious attacks and information leaks.
Staff Writers Jul 9 2009, 9:30AM Security
Terrorists shop around for identities

Terrorists shop around for identities

Shopkeepers urged to check their customers' bona fides.
Nate Cochrane Jul 9 2009, 9:19AM Security
The future of endpoint

The future of endpoint

As consumerisation of technology gathers speed, the rate of digital change will continue apace. Content and services will be consumed in as yet unknown ways, driven by consumers at the cutting edge of mobile technology.
Staff Writers Jul 8 2009, 2:48PM Security
Increased mobile working causes rethink on endpoint security

Increased mobile working causes rethink on endpoint security

Endpoint security is undergoing rapid change.
Staff Writers Jul 8 2009, 2:47PM Security
McAfee glitch causes havoc for IT admins

McAfee glitch causes havoc for IT admins

VirusScan update generates false positives.
Ian Williams Jul 8 2009, 2:30PM Security
Computelec drops WatchGuard for Fortinet

Computelec drops WatchGuard for Fortinet

Fortinet held a partner lunch recently announcing dates for this year's Channel Partner Conference.
Jenny Eagle Jul 8 2009, 9:18AM Security
NSW jails corners Argus

NSW jails corners Argus

It takes more than bars and officers to ensure maximum security in NSW jails.
Staff Writers Jul 7 2009, 2:46PM Software
AVG increases local headcount

AVG increases local headcount

AVG A/NZ has achieved strong continued growth with record sales in April 2009 followed by the second highest month ever in May 2009.
Staff Writers Jul 7 2009, 10:35AM Security

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