Security

Maclean Computing takes on MessageLabs products

Maclean Computing takes on MessageLabs products

Managed security service provider MessageLabs has announced a partnership with NZ-based reseller Maclean Computing.
Staff Writers Apr 21 2008, 12:39PM Security
New spam outbreak says its seen you naked

New spam outbreak says its seen you naked

Security vendor Marshal is warning email users of a new mass targeted spam outbreak which contains a personalised subject line claiming to have caught 'you' naked on video.
Staff Writers Apr 21 2008, 6:46AM Security
Proofpoint: Staff need to know you’re watching

Proofpoint: Staff need to know you’re watching

Following the Federal government’s proposed amendments to the Privacy Act in the name of national security, Proofpoint commented that employers need to be open about monitoring staff emails.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 18 2008, 4:51PM Security
Cisco integrates Trend Micro security services into router platform

Cisco integrates Trend Micro security services into router platform

Trend Micro has announced that its web security services will be integrated into Cisco’s integrated services router (ISR) platform.
Staff Writers Apr 18 2008, 4:33PM Security
Apple patches critical Safari holes

Apple patches critical Safari holes

Apple has patched four security vulnerabilities in Safari affecting the Mac OS X and Windows versions of the web browser.
Shaun Nichols Apr 18 2008, 7:07AM Security
Clearswift looks to bulk up Australian channel

Clearswift looks to bulk up Australian channel

Security vendor Clearswift appoints a new channel manager as the firm seeks more channel partners and further coverage in Perth.
Trevor Treharne Apr 17 2008, 4:55PM Security
Australian Commissioner: Privacy guidelines needed

Australian Commissioner: Privacy guidelines needed

The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called for feedback from businesses, organisations, government agencies and the public on a draft Voluntary Information Security Breach Notification Guide.
Staff Writers Apr 17 2008, 2:20PM Security
New spam site found every three seconds

New spam site found every three seconds

New figures suggest that 92.3 per cent of all email sent globally during the first three months of 2008 was spam.
Robert Jaques Apr 17 2008, 8:21AM Security
Threats to surge in 2008

Threats to surge in 2008

With the first quarter of the year over, the outlook looks ominous: botnets threaten to wreak havoc in 2008
Negar Salek Apr 15 2008, 4:43PM Security
BitDefender launches SME assault

BitDefender launches SME assault

BitDefender is planning to release a security software suite for small and medium-sized businesses.
Shaun Nichols Apr 15 2008, 6:51AM Security
Two held over undersea cable damage

Two held over undersea cable damage

Two ships have been impounded in Dubai after satellite images indicated that they may have been responsible for the damage to undersea cables which left large parts of the Middle East without proper internet access.
Iain Thomson Apr 15 2008, 6:50AM Security
Government says employee emails are a matter of national security

Government says employee emails are a matter of national security

The Rudd government has proposed legislation that will enable employers to view employee emails, justifying the move as a counterterrorism measure.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 14 2008, 5:12PM Security
Canon ITS Japan signs on as distributor for Aussie security vendor

Canon ITS Japan signs on as distributor for Aussie security vendor

Global IT vendor Canon IT Solutions (ITS) Japan has signed a multi-million dollar master distribution agreement with Australian Internet/email security and management provider NetBox Blue. Canon will take on around 500 email filtering appliances a month, said NetBox Blue Chairman John Fison.
Lilia Guan Apr 14 2008, 12:43PM Security
Remote workers present biggest security threat

Remote workers present biggest security threat

Remote and branch workers are judged to be the highest security risks by IT managers, but sales staff are considered the worst offenders in consuming network bandwidth for non-work related activities, according to recent research by network optimisation firm Blue Coat Systems.

Staff Writers Apr 14 2008, 7:56AM Security
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

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