Security

Symantec breaks the seal on Norton 08

Symantec breaks the seal on Norton 08

The latest version of the Norton security suite has officially hit the streets.
Shaun Nichols Aug 30 2007, 7:26AM Security
Coonan says 'better to have filtering than not' after teen hack

Coonan says 'better to have filtering than not' after teen hack

Senator Helen Coonan hits back at reports that the Government's recently launched NetAlert home internet security program can be easily hacked.
Staff Writers Aug 28 2007, 2:44PM Security
McAfee’s new SMB channel program

McAfee’s new SMB channel program

McAfee launches Secure Internet Gateway 3000 to the Australian mid-market as part of a revamp of its SMB channel program.
Negar Salek Aug 28 2007, 6:00AM Security
Hacking device found to contain thousands of personal details

Hacking device found to contain thousands of personal details

Security researchers have discovered a tool used by cybercriminals that stores the stolen data of more than 30,000 users.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 27 2007, 3:18PM Security
Aussies find identity fraud more terrorising than terrorism

Aussies find identity fraud more terrorising than terrorism

Australians are more concerned about the misuse of their personal information and credit card theft rather than national security in a terrorism related event, according to an August Newspoll survey commissioned by Unisys.
Negar Salek Aug 27 2007, 2:14PM Security
Email scam targets ACT Office of Fair Trading

Email scam targets ACT Office of Fair Trading

Hoax email that claims to originate from the ACT Office of Fair Trading targets recipients for identity theft.
Mitchell Bingemann Aug 24 2007, 10:41AM Security
Symantec delays virtual security appliance

Symantec delays virtual security appliance

Windows CE licensing and desire for more open source push back launch.
Tom Sanders Aug 22 2007, 7:00AM Security
Symantec delays virtual security appliance

Symantec delays virtual security appliance

Symantec has delayed the launch of its Virtual Security Appliance for Intel's vPro enterprise desktop platform.
Tom Sanders Aug 21 2007, 7:25AM Security
Hackers deface UN websites

Hackers deface UN websites

Political hacking back in vogue.
Iain Thomson Aug 17 2007, 7:31AM Security
Personal data leaks 'worse in Australia than other regions'

Personal data leaks 'worse in Australia than other regions'

Corporate data breaches - which can lead to identity theft - are occurring in Australia and without disclosure laws similar to those in the US those affected will never know they are at risk, claim Gartner analysts.
Negar Salek Aug 16 2007, 1:15PM Security
Microsoft patches eight 'critical' holes

Microsoft patches eight 'critical' holes

August update covers four web browsing risks.
Tom Sanders Aug 16 2007, 7:58AM Security
Microsoft readies nine patches for August

Microsoft readies nine patches for August

One Mac, five Vista fixes in monthly release.
Shaun Nichols Aug 14 2007, 7:36AM Security
ACS Oks NetAlert

ACS Oks NetAlert

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has thrown its support behind the Protecting Australian Families Online program.
Staff Writers Aug 13 2007, 2:34PM Security
RSA buys up Tablus

RSA buys up Tablus

RSA, the security division of EMC, has announced its intention to acquire Tablus, a provider of data loss prevention platforms based in San Mateo, California.
Clement James Aug 13 2007, 10:58AM Security
Porn site sues Microsoft

Porn site sues Microsoft

Perfect 10 claims search engine to blame for copyright infringment.
Staff Writers Aug 13 2007, 6:49AM Security
RSA buys up Tablus

RSA buys up Tablus

RSA, the security division of EMC, has announced its intention to acquire Tablus to improve its data security portfolio.
Clement James Aug 13 2007, 6:46AM Security
NetAlert helps public libraries

NetAlert helps public libraries

Australian public libraries will receive free ISP security filtering to help protect users from online dangers.
Negar Salek Aug 10 2007, 12:15PM Security
Pump-and-dump scam causes spam surge

Pump-and-dump scam causes spam surge

30 per cent increase in spam reported.
Robert Jaques Aug 9 2007, 3:31PM Security
Unixpac named as the Australian distributor for Mi5 Networks

Unixpac named as the Australian distributor for Mi5 Networks

IT security distributor, Unixpac has picked up Mi5 Networks, a web security
gateway vendor.
Staff Writers Aug 7 2007, 2:33PM Security
Spam levels creep up again

Spam levels creep up again

Now less than nine per cent of email is legitimate.
Clement James Aug 7 2007, 7:33AM Security

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