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Security forecast stormy for 2008

Security forecast stormy for 2008

Internet users are unlikely to see any let up in attacks from the team behind the malware next year according to security firm MessageLabs.
Iain Thomson Nov 20 2007, 2:39PM Security
BullGuard bolsters A/NZ offering

BullGuard bolsters A/NZ offering

BullGuard has released new offerings to the channel and launched a marketing campaign in a push to establish the brand in Australia and New Zealand.
Leanne Mezrani Nov 20 2007, 2:22PM Security
MessageLabs: Video file spam coming soon in 2008

MessageLabs: Video file spam coming soon in 2008

The cybercrime market is poised to be even ‘hotter’ in 2008 as spammers increase targeted attacks and create new social engineering techniques to claim their stake in cybercrime’s US$105 billion market.
Negar Salek Nov 19 2007, 4:00PM Security
McAfee predicts 2008's worst security threats

McAfee predicts 2008's worst security threats

Social sites likely to be big targets for cyber criminals
Rosalie Marshall Nov 19 2007, 7:15AM Security
What are employees doing on your time?

What are employees doing on your time?

Time wasting or occupying bandwidth should no longer be the primary concerns of online employee activity – there is a new threat at hand
Negar Salek Nov 16 2007, 9:12AM Security
US talks up biometric border protection

US talks up biometric border protection

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed today that the first year of its Biometrics-at-Sea border protection programme has been a success and has accomplished its goals.
Clement James Nov 16 2007, 6:37AM Security
Malicious ads target sports fans

Malicious ads target sports fans

Publishers thrown curveball by rogue security banners.
Shaun Nichols Nov 16 2007, 6:33AM Security
Commonwealth Bank partner with CA to offer free security

Commonwealth Bank partner with CA to offer free security

Commonwealth Bank Australia is offering 25,000 Netbank customers free access to Computer Associates (CA) security software as it aims to improve security for its online services.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2007, 11:46AM Security
UPDATE: Whitepages online and Bigpond ads 'hijack' users

UPDATE: Whitepages online and Bigpond ads 'hijack' users

Whitepages online and Bigpond have been forced to remove banner ads purporting to be from Skyauction.com after a security professional discovered hackers had embedded malware on the ads which redirected users to unsolicited websites.
Negar Salek Nov 14 2007, 4:42PM Security
Pacific Internet launches PacNet CleanWeb

Pacific Internet launches PacNet CleanWeb

Pacific Internet (Australia) has launched PacNet CleanWeb, managed web filtering solution, tailored for businesses and government sectors.
Staff Writers Nov 14 2007, 1:15PM Security
BitDefender to defend Linux operating systems

BitDefender to defend Linux operating systems

BitDefender’s anti-virus software products have received approval for compliance with Red Hat and Novell Linux operating systems, the vendor announced today.
Staff Writers Nov 13 2007, 1:33PM Security
Self destructing USB key to hit Australian shores

Self destructing USB key to hit Australian shores

Dubbed the ‘world’s most secure flash key,’ the FBI approved IronKey USB drive is now available to Australian businesses after signing an agreement with local distributor Duo International Limited.
Negar Salek Nov 12 2007, 12:08PM Security
Clearswift signs two new resellers, goes on the hunt for more

Clearswift signs two new resellers, goes on the hunt for more

The current and burgeoning appetite in the market for “easier to manage security products” has helped Clearswift expand its channel partners.
Lilia Guan Nov 12 2007, 6:54AM Security
Beware: Microsoft software pirates targeting Australia

Beware: Microsoft software pirates targeting Australia

Microsoft’s Asia Pacific piracy investigator has warned that Australia is a prime target for Chinese fraudsters trading in the sale of high quality counterfeit products.
Negar Salek Nov 9 2007, 3:03PM Security
Attackers target Windows DRM flaw

Attackers target Windows DRM flaw

Microsoft has warned that attackers are actively targeting a security vulnerability in the SafeDisc DRM technology that ships as part of Windows.
Tom Sanders Nov 8 2007, 6:27AM Security
2 million child porn images seized in QLD, nine arrested

2 million child porn images seized in QLD, nine arrested

Law enforcement agencies expect to make several more child porn exploitation arrests in the coming weeks despite announcing the arrest of nine men in Queensland on 188 charges yesterday.
Staff Writers Nov 7 2007, 11:19AM Security
Symantec to buy DLP firm Vontu for US$350M

Symantec to buy DLP firm Vontu for US$350M

Symantec has announced plans to acquire information security vendor Vontu for US$350 million in cash and options after a long standing partnership with the firm.
Staff Writers Nov 6 2007, 1:54PM Security
Tripwire opens Australian office, forecasts $2m for 2008

Tripwire opens Australian office, forecasts $2m for 2008

US-based configuration and audit control application provider Tripwire
has expanded its Australian presence launching a new office in Melbourne and appointing new staff and marketing initiatives.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007, 11:00AM Security
Phishing Trojan targets Mac OS X

Phishing Trojan targets Mac OS X

Security vendor Intego claims to have uncovered a new Trojan attack that targets Apple's OS X operating system.
Shaun Nichols Nov 2 2007, 6:07AM Security
ACCC warns fake RAC job offer emails spike

ACCC warns fake RAC job offer emails spike

SCAMwatch is warning Australians of a phony email claiming to be from RAC Finance Limited, part of the Western Australian Royal Automobile Club (RAC).
Staff Writers Nov 1 2007, 10:28AM Security

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