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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
Symantec launches Aspiring rebate program

Symantec launches Aspiring rebate program

Symantec aspires to attract non-managed resellers with new rebate program.
Lilia Guan Nov 1 2007, 7:06AM Security
Halloween spam surges

Halloween spam surges

Spammers have coordinated a Halloween spam campaign using the Storm worm botnet with subject line ‘Halloween Storm'.
Negar Salek Oct 31 2007, 4:31PM Security
Sophos boosts Queensland coverage

Sophos boosts Queensland coverage

Security vendor Sophos has appointed Brisbane-based Centra Networks as a Gold Partner.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2007, 12:52PM Security
New patents for Fortinet

New patents for Fortinet

Patented technology enables Fortinet to enhance virtualised network security capabilities of FortiGate appliances.
Staff Writers Oct 30 2007, 5:30PM Software
Enterprises not prepared for major risks

Enterprises not prepared for major risks

A disturbing number of enterprises are insufficiently prepared to weather a serious 'risk event', according to an IBM report.
Guy Dixon Oct 30 2007, 3:21PM Security
Secure Computing splits distribution, signs Avnet

Secure Computing splits distribution, signs Avnet

Following two recent acquisitions and a 42 percent growth in A/NZ this year, Secure Computing has announced it is splitting its Australian distribution channel into enterprise and SMB tiers.
Negar Salek Oct 29 2007, 12:55PM Security
The ongoing battle against software counterfeiters

The ongoing battle against software counterfeiters

The BSA and Microsoft give their two cents on counterfeit software in Australia
Staff Writers Oct 29 2007, 12:51PM Security
Beware the bustout

Beware the bustout

A bustout can financially wipe out a company so swiftly that it’s scary
Scott Campbell Oct 29 2007, 12:23PM Security
Democracy the Web 2.0 way

Democracy the Web 2.0 way

With the 2007 Federal election showdown now set in stone, it’s time to pull out your political placards and start canvassing the changes you want.
Mitchell Bingemann Oct 29 2007, 11:18AM Software
Alcatel-Lucent touts A/NZ security business

Alcatel-Lucent touts A/NZ security business

Recently merged telecommunications vendor Alcatel-Lucent has highlighted the rising opportunity in securing the next generation of networks.
Trevor Treharne Oct 29 2007, 7:13AM Security
IT managers fear job loss after data breach

IT managers fear job loss after data breach

Confidential data leakage is more likely to cause the dismissal of an IT manager than a virus outbreak on a business network according to a September survey of Australian IT Managers.
Negar Salek Oct 25 2007, 2:33PM Security
IT security bedevilled by poor 'me too' products

IT security bedevilled by poor 'me too' products

The IT security market has too many bad products because purchasers don’t know what they are buying, delegates at the RSA Security conference Europe were told.
Iain Thomson Oct 24 2007, 2:57PM Security
Marshal releases Web filtering product

Marshal releases Web filtering product

Security vendor Marshal has announced the availability of Web content filtering product, WebMarshal 6.0, a single unified console designed for businesses of any size.
Staff Writers Oct 24 2007, 2:48PM Security
Red Hat patches multiple ‘critical’ vulnerabilities in Linux

Red Hat patches multiple ‘critical’ vulnerabilities in Linux

Red Hat has patched nine vulnerabilities in its Enterprise Linux 5 kernel that could cause denial of service and unauthorised system access if exploited by a malicious attacker the vendor announced on Monday.
Negar Salek Oct 23 2007, 2:54PM Security
Mozilla fixes Firefox flaws, welcomes Leopard

Mozilla fixes Firefox flaws, welcomes Leopard

Mozilla has released version 2.0.0.8 of its Firefox browser, which patches a number of known security vulnerabilities and prepares the software for the launch of Apple's Leopard operating system.
Matt Chapman Oct 23 2007, 6:48AM Security

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