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Scammers target online car buyers, warns ACCC

Scammers target online car buyers, warns ACCC

Fraudsters are targeting online car buyers with fake car sale advertisements on online classifieds and auction sites warns SCAMwatch the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) scam alert service.
Staff Writers Oct 4 2007, 2:20PM Security
Westpac, IBM, and University of Ballarat launch security alliance with Victorian Gov

Westpac, IBM, and University of Ballarat launch security alliance with Victorian Gov

The Victorian Government together with Westpac Bank, IBM Australia and the University of Ballarat have launched the Internet Commerce Security Laboratory (ICSL) a research alliance to tackle cyber-crime.
Staff Writers Oct 3 2007, 3:37PM Security
Open source winning Asia security battle

Open source winning Asia security battle

Improving security is the number one reason for companies to switch to open source software in several major IT markets in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a new survey.
Simon Burns Oct 3 2007, 2:52PM Security
Secure Computing snaps into gear

Secure Computing snaps into gear

Secure Computing has announced the expansion of its Brisbane-based development centre while launching SnapGear, its first Australian designed, all-in-one SMB network security appliance.
Negar Salek Oct 3 2007, 1:50PM Security
Rabid: Fear of flying budget

Rabid: Fear of flying budget

First hand experience reminds Rabid of the old adage, “you get what you pay for”
Rabid Reseller Oct 2 2007, 2:04PM Security
Guest column: Planning for privacy

Guest column: Planning for privacy

Based on his recent tour of Australian capital cities Peter Cullen, Microsoft’s chief privacy strategist, discusses the importance of privacy protection in Australia
Staff Writers Oct 2 2007, 10:33AM Security
Spammers exploit protests in Burma

Spammers exploit protests in Burma

Spammers are exploiting the fight for democracy in Burma to spread malware, according to recent reports.
Iain Thomson Oct 2 2007, 6:43AM Security
ISPs urged to take control of security

ISPs urged to take control of security

ISPs, not consumers, need to be in the driving seat for computer security, according to F-Secure president Kimmo Alkio.
Iain Thomson Sep 27 2007, 6:54AM Security
Facebook subpoenaed over child grooming

Facebook subpoenaed over child grooming

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is taking action against Facebook for allegedly failing to stop sexual predators using the site.
Iain Thomson Sep 26 2007, 6:49AM Security
Sourcefire expands Aussie presence

Sourcefire expands Aussie presence

Open source security vendor, Sourcefire, is set to expand its Australian presence as it looks to recruit a new sales team and launches a new training program including a seminar series.
Staff Writers Sep 25 2007, 12:03PM Security
WLAN rivals release new security products

WLAN rivals release new security products

Firms wishing to move on from simple wireless LAN (WLAN) deployment to securing and monitoring their infrastructure and generating real-time compliance reports may be tempted by the latest upgrade of AirMagnet’s enterprise system.
Dave Bailey Sep 24 2007, 2:50PM Security
PC Tools launches global threat research site

PC Tools launches global threat research site

PC Tools has launched a global threat analysis website that provides users with detailed information on suspected security risks in minutes.
Staff Writers Sep 21 2007, 3:26PM Security
Government launches security help site for SMBs

Government launches security help site for SMBs

The Federal Government today launched the SMB component of its e-security website, www.staysmartonline.com.au, designed to enhance the protection of small businesses from electronic attacks and fraud.
Negar Salek Sep 21 2007, 3:26PM Security
Priority 1 Solutions signs with Tumbleweed

Priority 1 Solutions signs with Tumbleweed

Tumbleweed announces reseller partnership with Brisbane based Priority 1 Solutions as it moves to expand its APAC channel presence.
Negar Salek Sep 21 2007, 1:15PM Security
Zero-day flaw hits Windows XP

Zero-day flaw hits Windows XP

Vulnerabilities in MFC42 and MFC71 could allow remote code execution.
Shaun Nichols Sep 20 2007, 6:25AM Security
Open Systems Australia finalises distribution deal with Kaspersky

Open Systems Australia finalises distribution deal with Kaspersky

After six months of discussion, Kaspersky Lab and IT security distributor Open Systems Australia have finalised a distribution partnership agreement.
Negar Salek Sep 19 2007, 3:02PM Security
Movers and shakers: Trend appoints NZ manager

Movers and shakers: Trend appoints NZ manager

Former Oracle employee to oversee security vendor’s New Zealand channel
Staff Writers Sep 19 2007, 11:32AM Security
Negar Salek: Casting a net over online perpetrators

Negar Salek: Casting a net over online perpetrators

As our children delve further into the online world, the Federal Government launches a safety program to protect them from danger
Negar Salek Sep 19 2007, 10:46AM Security
IronPort Systems integrates encryption to message security

IronPort Systems integrates encryption to message security

IronPort Systems’ customers are now able to automatically receive messaging encryption features to their existing email security appliance after purchasing an additional license.
Negar Salek Sep 18 2007, 2:44PM Security
Online banking fraud: who pays?

Online banking fraud: who pays?

There’s new fronts in the cyber wars, so we all need to suffi ciently protect our computers — it’s not just the responsibility of banks
Staff Writers Sep 18 2007, 11:02AM Security

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