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US whistleblower's details exposed on the web

US whistleblower's details exposed on the web

A US court had ordered that the personal details of a Californian man be removed from the web, ruling that the information was posted online in retaliation for him blowing the whistle on a bankruptcy fraud case.

Clement James Dec 14 2007, 6:10AM Security
More UK government data stolen

More UK government data stolen

The government has admitted that it has lost yet more data, after two discs from the Driver and Vehicle Agency in Northern Ireland got lost in the post.

Iain Thomson Dec 13 2007, 6:46AM Security
Microsoft launches safe online shopping guide; files 52 piracy lawsuits

Microsoft launches safe online shopping guide; files 52 piracy lawsuits

Microsoft has teamed up with eBay to launch a new educational guide to help consumers spot and avoid counterfeit software when shopping online as it ramps up its fight against piracy.
Negar Salek Dec 12 2007, 3:55PM Security
Fortinet applauds channel partners

Fortinet applauds channel partners

Security vendor, Fortinet, recently hosted its inaugural Australian channel partner conference at Crowne Plaza resort in the Hunter Valley.
Leanne Mezrani Dec 12 2007, 3:43PM Security
Fortinet opens NZ office, appoints NZ country manager

Fortinet opens NZ office, appoints NZ country manager

Following a year of solid growth, Fortinet has announced the expansion of its operations into New Zealand with the opening of a new office in Auckland.
Negar Salek Dec 11 2007, 2:53PM Security
Seven patches to cap Microsoft's year

Seven patches to cap Microsoft's year

At least three critical patches will be released when Microsoft distributes its monthly security update..
Shaun Nichols Dec 11 2007, 7:18AM Security
Hackers targeting 'forgotten' web apps

Hackers targeting 'forgotten' web apps

Security firm Finjan has warned of zero-day attacks targeting popular web apps like media players and chat programs.
Clement James Dec 10 2007, 4:19PM Security
Clearswift sees benefits from email and spam explosion

Clearswift sees benefits from email and spam explosion

Content security specialist Clearswift has had a 40 percent year on year growth in new licence revenue driven by increasing market demand for its Email and Web Appliances.
Lilia Guan Dec 6 2007, 1:07PM Security
Cyber-cops bust online marriage scam

Cyber-cops bust online marriage scam

Police in the US have exposed two citizens who set up an arranged marriage on the popular Craigslist website.
Iain Thomson Dec 2 2007, 10:05PM Security
Data leakage 'always preventable'

Data leakage 'always preventable'

A security services vendor said this week that all data leakage incidents could be prevented if corporate security policies are implemented, monitored and enforced..
Clement James Nov 30 2007, 3:41PM Security
Marshal integrates Sophos anti-virus to products

Marshal integrates Sophos anti-virus to products

Teaming up with Sophos, security vendor Marshal today announced the availability of Sophos’s anti-virus engine as an add-on for the MailMarshal and WebMarshal products.
Staff Writers Nov 28 2007, 4:03PM Security
The eight myths of data encryption

The eight myths of data encryption

How misconceptions about data encryption are preventing A/NZ companies from effectively protecting data exchanged with employees, partners and suppliers.

Simon Coffey Nov 28 2007, 11:15AM Security
New look for Fortinet in Melbourne

New look for Fortinet in Melbourne

Security vendor Fortinet, has expanded its Australian presence with a new Melbourne team.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2007, 5:00PM Security
Symantec's 2007 review: Data leakage, Vista and spam

Symantec's 2007 review: Data leakage, Vista and spam

Symantec today released its top ten security trends for 2007 listing data leakage, Windows Vista, and spam as the top three dominant security issues.
Negar Salek Nov 27 2007, 2:50PM Security
PGP Corporation signs three resellers in Asia-Pacific

PGP Corporation signs three resellers in Asia-Pacific

Email and data encryption software PGP Corporation, has signed three channel partners in NSW, Victoria and New Zealand as the first step in its worldwide rollout of the PGP Global Partner Program.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2007, 6:56AM Security
McAfee warns of typo-squatting epidemic

McAfee warns of typo-squatting epidemic

Security firm McAfee has released a new report warning of the ever-present threat of typo-squatting.

Staff Writers Nov 26 2007, 6:30AM Security
Police warn South Australians of Nigerian scammers

Police warn South Australians of Nigerian scammers

South Australian Police are warning local residents of a surge in Nigerian scam emails targeting South Australian residents.

Staff Writers Nov 23 2007, 3:06PM Security
Check Point to launch PureAdvantage channel program

Check Point to launch PureAdvantage channel program

The PureAdvantage partner program is the latest channel initiative from Check Point.
Leanne Mezrani Nov 22 2007, 11:31AM Security
McAfee completes US$350M Safeboot acquisition

McAfee completes US$350M Safeboot acquisition

Almost two months after the original announcement, McAfee today announced that it has completed the acquisition of data security vendor SafeBoot for approximately US$350 million in cash.
Staff Writers Nov 22 2007, 11:23AM Security
MessageLabs doubles Sydney staff, opens office in Melbourne

MessageLabs doubles Sydney staff, opens office in Melbourne

MessageLabs has opened its first Melbourne office and is on the look out for new partners in the southern region as the security vendor addresses growing demand in A/NZ.
Negar Salek Nov 21 2007, 4:03PM Security

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