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
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

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