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Scammers dial up Western Union attack

Scammers dial up Western Union attack

Malware authors have begun using a wave of fake money transfer forms to infect new systems, say researchers.
Shaun Nichols May 28 2009, 12:04PM Security
Channel loses a veteran: Max Fredericks

Channel loses a veteran: Max Fredericks

IT industry veteran Max Fredericks has passed away at the age of 63.
Negar Salek May 27 2009, 12:47PM Security
PHOTO GALLERY: Spot yourself at the SC Magazine industry awards

PHOTO GALLERY: Spot yourself at the SC Magazine industry awards

Hosted by comedienne Corinne Grant, the inaugural awards were held on Tuesday 19th May during the Gala Dinner at the AusCERT 2009 Conference on the Gold Coast.
Staff Writers May 27 2009, 10:10AM Security
Citrix extends NetScaler MPX line

Citrix extends NetScaler MPX line

The NetScaler MPX 5500, NetScaler MPX 7500 and NetScaler MPX 9500 are for enterprises of all sizes.
Staff Writers May 25 2009, 11:00AM Security
Conficker threat continues to grow

Conficker threat continues to grow

Weeks after leaving the media spotlight, the Conficker malware infection continues to spread, according to experts.
Shaun Nichols May 22 2009, 3:30PM Security
Kingston: portable USBs and the security issue

Kingston: portable USBs and the security issue

Kingston Technology has added Apple Mac support to its DataTraveler Vault - Privacy Edition (DTVP) USB Flash drive.
Jenny Eagle May 22 2009, 2:06PM Security
Pirated Windows 7 RCs riddled with malware

Pirated Windows 7 RCs riddled with malware

Security companies are warning users not to download Windows 7 release candidate software from peer-to-peer sites, after it was discovered that several versions contain malware..
Phil Muncaster May 22 2009, 12:57PM Security
Microsoft warns of new flaw in Internet Information Server

Microsoft warns of new flaw in Internet Information Server

Microsoft has issued a security advisory about a vulnerability in Windows Internet Information Server (IIS) and encouraged web hosts to lock down the server component in response.
Shaun Nichols May 21 2009, 9:27AM Security
AVG updates reseller Licence Renewal Reminder

AVG updates reseller Licence Renewal Reminder

AVG A/NZ & South Pacific, which distributes AVG Anti-Virus and Internet Security products, has launched a renewal notification service to remind 2,300 resellers when their customers' licences are about to expire.
Jenny Eagle May 20 2009, 12:51PM Security
AusCERT09: Googling our way to network apocalypse

AusCERT09: Googling our way to network apocalypse

Disabling Australia's critical infrastructure starts with a simple Google search, a security researcher warned today at a Gold Coast conference soon after another speaker told audiences of the need to aggressively pursue smart power meters.
Nate Cochrane May 20 2009, 11:39AM Security
The SC Magazine Awards Australia 2009 - Winners Announced!

The SC Magazine Awards Australia 2009 - Winners Announced!

Hosted by comedienne Corinne Grant, the inaugural awards were held on Tuesday 19th May during the Gala Dinner at the AusCERT 2009 Conference on the Gold Coast.
Staff Writers May 20 2009, 11:38AM Security
Don’t pay for separate anti-spyware, says Gartner

Don’t pay for separate anti-spyware, says Gartner

Gartner is warning companies not to be ripped off by vendors seeking to sell anti-spyware software as a stand-alone product.
Iain Thomson May 20 2009, 10:44AM Security
Sophos planning to supply antivirus in Klingon

Sophos planning to supply antivirus in Klingon

Sophos seems to be preparing to launch a version of its software security suit for users who prefer to speak Klingon.
Iain Thomson May 20 2009, 10:43AM Security
Marshal8e6 celebrates channel roadshow

Marshal8e6 celebrates channel roadshow

The roadshow was held as part of its Channel Enablement Program - an education campaign Marshal8e6 is running with its A/NZ channel partners.
Staff Writers May 20 2009, 10:38AM Security
Axway to expand local presence through channel

Axway to expand local presence through channel

Nearly one year since its acquisition of messaging security provider Tumbleweed, Axway is on the look out to grow its Australian reseller base.
Negar Salek in the Gold Coast May 19 2009, 9:24AM Security
AusCERT09: inTechnology to distribute Absolute Software's mobile security

AusCERT09: inTechnology to distribute Absolute Software's mobile security

Gold Coast-based distributor inTechnology has added Canadian mobile security company Absolute Software to its product portfolio.
Negar Salek in the Gold Coast May 19 2009, 9:22AM Security
AusCERT09: Security will make or break NBN potential

AusCERT09: Security will make or break NBN potential

E-security is high on the Federal Government's agenda as it prepares for the country's digital future, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said at the region's largest security conference in the Gold Coast this morning.
Negar Salek in the Gold Coast May 18 2009, 3:00PM Security
AusCERT09: US Military inspects student laptops for security threats

AusCERT09: US Military inspects student laptops for security threats

If you have a problem with your staff or students installing unauthorised applications, or your network is groaning under malware, Colonel Joe Adams from the United States Military Academy at West Point has a solution - but it's one your users probably won't enjoy.
Nate Cochrane May 18 2009, 2:59PM Security
McAfee buys Solidcore

McAfee buys Solidcore

McAfee has announced it is to acquire banking and retail software firm Solidcore Systems in a US$43 million deal which will give the firm cutting edge whitelisting capabilities and access to the embedded devices market.
Phil Muncaster May 18 2009, 2:50PM Security
Unixpac unveils patch and configuration management to A/NZ channel

Unixpac unveils patch and configuration management to A/NZ channel

The Shavlik NetChk Protect and Shavlik NetChk Configure are available to Unixpac channel partners.
Staff Writers May 15 2009, 3:18PM Security

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