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Tibet attack Trojan identified

Tibet attack Trojan identified

A new SQL-based Trojan has been connected to the www.vnunet.com on pro-Tibet websites as well as the www.vnunet.com of site infections uncovered last month.

Shaun Nichols Apr 12 2008, 6:37AM Security
Security fears holding back healthcare

Security fears holding back healthcare

The risk of compromising patient confidentiality is preventing healthcare institutions from implementing infrastructure solutions that could potentially streamline operations and improve productivity, claimed security vendor Proofpoint.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 11 2008, 1:46PM Security
More accountability needed in data protection

More accountability needed in data protection

Security breaches that affect consumer data should result in gaol terms or fines for those responsible, according to Websense research.
Staff Writers Apr 11 2008, 1:43PM Security
HP warns of infected hardware

HP warns of infected hardware

HP has issued a security notice after USB keys shipped with some of its ProLiant servers were found to have been infected with viruses.

Iain Thomson Apr 11 2008, 7:07AM Security
TLC goes 'Platinum' with Sophos

TLC goes 'Platinum' with Sophos

TLC Data Security - an Australian supplier of information security services to businesses and government organisations - has signed up to become a platinum partner for security software vendor, Sophos.

Staff Writers Apr 10 2008, 11:40AM Security
Nigerian scam takes this year's 'Pie in the Sky' award

Nigerian scam takes this year's 'Pie in the Sky' award

A ‘Nigerian letter’ scam has won this year’s annual ASIC ‘Pie in the Sky’ award for the most outrageous offer that was too good to be true.
Staff Writers Apr 7 2008, 3:20PM Security
FBI reports internet crime at all-time high

FBI reports internet crime at all-time high

Internet crime is at an all time high, according to figures from the FBI, which said that losses totalled US$240 million last year.
Iain Thomson Apr 7 2008, 6:42AM Security
USB malware on the rise

USB malware on the rise

Around a tenth of all malware is designed to use portable storage media, such as removable USB drives, as an attack and spread vector.
Robert Jaques Apr 3 2008, 2:01PM Security
WhiteGold kicks off storage practice, signs Isilon

WhiteGold kicks off storage practice, signs Isilon

Security-focused distributor WhiteGold Solutions has begun its storage business after inking a deal with US-based vendor Isilon Systems.
Trevor Treharne Apr 2 2008, 4:29PM Security
Storm worm seeks out April fools

Storm worm seeks out April fools

The infamous www.vnunet.com has used April Fools' Day to launch its latest spam offensive.

Shaun Nichols Apr 2 2008, 6:22AM Security
Untrained users highlighted as security risks

Untrained users highlighted as security risks

Businesses are giving users greater freedom with corporate IT systems, according to a recent report, but many of those users lack the necessary security training.
Phil Muncaster Mar 31 2008, 12:27PM Security
Emergency services hack lands man in prison

Emergency services hack lands man in prison

A Washington man has been sentenced to three years in prison for an elaborate prank which lead to a Swat team raiding an innocent family's home.
Shaun Nichols Mar 29 2008, 8:03AM Security
Finjan steps up Secure Computing battle

Finjan steps up Secure Computing battle

Security firm Finjan has filed several motions against Secure Computing in an attempt to prevent its rival from selling products ruled to have infringed on certain Finjan patents.
Robert Jaques Mar 29 2008, 8:01AM Security
Euro 2008 football ticket website hacked by cybercriminals

Euro 2008 football ticket website hacked by cybercriminals

Football fans buying online tickets to Euro 2008 be warned, a malicious code has been discovered on the website of a large European ticket re-sale company, said IT security and control vendor Sophos.
a Staff Writer Mar 28 2008, 4:12PM Security
inTechnology Distribution signs Ekahau to challenge AirMagnet

inTechnology Distribution signs Ekahau to challenge AirMagnet

Queensland-based inTechnology Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with Ekahau, a global vendor of location-enabling Wi-Fi network planning and engineering solutions and Site Survey Utility tools. The deal enables inTechnology to provide Ekahau Site Survey Suite to their existing and new channel and reseller partners in the Australian and New Zealand market.
a Staff Writer Mar 28 2008, 12:10PM Security
Securing regulated data

Securing regulated data

What to look for in a data loss prevention solution to help you achieve your regulatory compliance goals
Staff Writers Mar 27 2008, 11:34AM Security
Bi-lingual cybercriminals

Bi-lingual cybercriminals

Regionalised malware is on the rise, with McAfee research showing that attacks are being tailored to different cultures
Temp User Mar 27 2008, 11:34AM Security
Cradle to grave – data recovery 2.0

Cradle to grave – data recovery 2.0

Adrian Briscoe, general manager Asia Pacific for Kroll Ontrack, explores data protection issues in the 21st century
Staff Writers Mar 27 2008, 11:34AM Security
Why resellers need to know about new security threats

Why resellers need to know about new security threats

The security landscape is constantly changing – the channel has to stay on top of new breaches
Staff Writers Mar 27 2008, 11:33AM Security
Panning for growth at WhiteGold

Panning for growth at WhiteGold

WhiteGold’s MD discusses the distributor’s origins, diversification plans and if he would sell
Trevor Treharne Mar 27 2008, 11:32AM Security

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