Security

Trend Micro high scores for anti-malware offering

Trend Micro high scores for anti-malware offering

Trend Micro's consumer offering of Internet Security 2008 scored top marks in a comparison testing of 28 other anti-virus products conducted by an independent testing organisation.
Staff Writers Feb 1 2008, 1:11PM Security
Security no longer top IT concern

Security no longer top IT concern

A new study suggests that fears about security breaches are moving down IT managers' list of concerns.
Iain Thomson Jan 31 2008, 7:38AM Security
CCTV sound recording under attack

CCTV sound recording under attack

Information Commissioner criticises use as 'highly intrusive'.
a Staff Writer Jan 31 2008, 7:37AM Security
Barracuda bites back in ClamAV spat

Barracuda bites back in ClamAV spat

Security vendor Barracuda Networks has vowed to defend itself against a patent infringement accusation by Trend Micro.
Clement James Jan 31 2008, 7:32AM Security
Information is our only security weapon: Bruce Schneier

Information is our only security weapon: Bruce Schneier

Computer security expert Bruce Schneier took a swipe at a number of sacred cows of security including RFID tags, national ID cards and public CCTV security cameras in his keynote address to Linux.conf.au this morning.
Sarah Stokely Jan 31 2008, 7:24AM Security
Symantec’s global view of Australia

Symantec’s global view of Australia

The vendor’s vice-president of global channel sales, Julie Parrish, touts the firm’s new system builder program in Australia and the approach to future acquisitions.
Staff Writers Jan 30 2008, 4:51PM Security
Make a New Year security resolution

Make a New Year security resolution

Be aware in the New Year – there’s no time to ease into it, with net criminals gearing up to start the year with a bang, writes MessageLabs Mark Sunner.
Staff Writers Jan 30 2008, 4:45PM Security
Hackers launch DIY phishing kit

Hackers launch DIY phishing kit

Site targets social networks and webmail users.
Shaun Nichols Jan 30 2008, 7:32AM Security
McAfee launches Platinum support for enterprise

McAfee launches Platinum support for enterprise

Security vendor McAfee has launched an advanced support portfolio for its enterprise customers. Platinum Select is an additional tier in the vendor's existing program covering all customer products internationally.
Staff Writers Jan 29 2008, 10:44AM Security
Storm malware still blowing strong

Storm malware still blowing strong

The 2007 Global Threat Report from Bratislava-based security firm ESET has highlighted the huge success of the Storm worm.

Clement James Jan 29 2008, 6:57AM Security
No love lost as Valentine worms spread

No love lost as Valentine worms spread

Security firms warn of new malware targeting the gullible.
Robert Jaques Jan 29 2008, 6:47AM Security
Webroot targets Australian channel growth

Webroot targets Australian channel growth

Webroot’s freshly formed Sydney team is on the hunt for local reseller partners after its merger with Email Systems last year.
Trevor Treharne Jan 25 2008, 3:00PM Security
F-Secure partner with Sony Ericsson for smart security

F-Secure partner with Sony Ericsson for smart security

Finnish security vendor F-Secure has announced a partnership with mobile phone company Sony Ericsson to supply mobile security to selected smartphone devices.
Staff Writers Jan 25 2008, 12:03PM Security
Symbian mobile worm spreading fast

Symbian mobile worm spreading fast

Security researchers are warning of a new piece of malware targeting smartphones equipped with the SymbianOS.

Shaun Nichols Jan 25 2008, 7:21AM Security
Websense combines SurfControl channel program into Websense ChannelConnect

Websense combines SurfControl channel program into Websense ChannelConnect

Off the back of Websense’s acquisition of SurfControl in October 2007, the security vendor has launched a new channel program combining aspects of both the vendor’s programs to deliver Websense ChannelConnect.
Lilia Guan Jan 24 2008, 4:25PM Security
FBI warns of 'vishing' attacks

FBI warns of 'vishing' attacks

The FBI is warning of a dramatic increase in the number of so-called 'vishing' attacks that entice mobile phone users into giving up personal banking details.
Guy Dixon Jan 23 2008, 7:36AM Security
Ikea rapped for flat-pack spam

Ikea rapped for flat-pack spam

Security firm Tier-3 has warned companies to review IT security arrangements following a potentially serious spam incident that affected the email servers of furniture giant Ikea.
Clement James Jan 23 2008, 7:31AM Security
McAfee ties encryption into Total Protection

McAfee ties encryption into Total Protection

Documents rendered unreadable in the event of a breach or hardware theft.
Shaun Nichols Jan 22 2008, 7:42AM Security
Gold Coast City council gives Web security priority

Gold Coast City council gives Web security priority

Queensland based service provider, Priority One has deployed Blue Coat Systems’ ProxySG and ProxyAV appliances to provide Web security, policy control, reduce bandwidth consumption, speed application performance and protect against malware for Gold Coast City Council.
Lilia Guan Jan 21 2008, 3:11PM Security
Aussie company secures Vietnam’s Defence as reseller

Aussie company secures Vietnam’s Defence as reseller

ASX-listed network security vendor, Senetas has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Vietnam Information Security Laboratories (VISL) - an agency of Vietnam’s Ministry of Defence - to distribute Senetas CypherNet high speed network encryption products.
Lilia Guan Jan 21 2008, 1:39PM Security

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