Security

MySpace delists 29,000 sex offenders

MySpace delists 29,000 sex offenders

And that's only the ones who used their real names.
Iain Thomson Jul 27 2007, 2:45PM Security
ID thief in the doghouse after puppy scam

ID thief in the doghouse after puppy scam

Hapless scammer steals poodle's identity.
Iain Thomson Jul 27 2007, 2:44PM Security
Vendors disagree on PDF spam volumes

Vendors disagree on PDF spam volumes

PDF spam, the most prevalent spam method currently used by hackers globally has decreased in numbers over the last two weeks, claims data security vendor BitDefender, but fellow security experts are disagreeing.
Negar Salek Jul 26 2007, 1:57PM Security
Coonan denies cancelling filtering

Coonan denies cancelling filtering

Senator Helen Coonan says the Federal Government hasn't cancelled ISP-level filtering.
Staff Writers Jul 26 2007, 1:25PM Security
XenSource in OEM agreement with Symantec

XenSource in OEM agreement with Symantec

XenSource’s VP talks to CRN about the local impact of its OEM agreement with Symantec.
Lilia Guan Jul 25 2007, 11:01AM Data centre
Spammers use PDFs to beat filters

Spammers use PDFs to beat filters

Spammers are increasingly adopting PDFs as a new technique in the war against spam filters.
Iain Thomson Jul 25 2007, 7:38AM Security
Symantec warns of Wii flaw

Symantec warns of Wii flaw

Symantec has warned of an exploit in circulation that can crash Nintendo's Wii gaming console.
Iain Thomson Jul 24 2007, 3:52PM Security
Customs warns of email scam

Customs warns of email scam

Customs has issued a warning to Australians - ordering goods from overseas via the Web.
Negar Salek Jul 24 2007, 3:46PM Security
Synetek documents email policy

Synetek documents email policy

Synetek Systems has made available a Corporate Email Policy Document for businesses.
Staff Writers Jul 23 2007, 2:08PM Security
Mozilla patches cross-browser Firefox flaw

Mozilla patches cross-browser Firefox flaw

Fix does not cover Internet Explorer problem.
Shaun Nichols Jul 23 2007, 1:00PM Security
FBI warns of widespread email scams

FBI warns of widespread email scams

Hoax messages attempt to steal money or information.
Iain Thomson Jul 20 2007, 1:40PM Security
FBI tracked 'teen bomber' using spyware

FBI tracked 'teen bomber' using spyware

Anonymous MySpace user infected with 'locator program'.
Matt Chapman Jul 20 2007, 1:38PM Security
'Malware 2.0' raises its ugly head

'Malware 2.0' raises its ugly head

Signature-based security unable to cope with 'zero-minute' threats.
Staff Writers Jul 20 2007, 1:34PM Security
D'OH! Spammers exploit Simpsons movie

D'OH! Spammers exploit Simpsons movie

Nothing is sacred to spammers as they attempt to bait people with the Simpsons Movie.
Lilia Guan Jul 20 2007, 10:57AM Security
Security expert slams spyware snooping

Security expert slams spyware snooping

Computer crime authorities need to tread very carefully.
Matt Chapman Jul 20 2007, 7:23AM Security
Worm 'proves' Macs as vulnerable as PCs

Worm 'proves' Macs as vulnerable as PCs

Anonymous hacker boasts of attack that can penetrate fully-patched Macs.
Shaun Nichols Jul 19 2007, 7:41AM Security
Unixpac gains vendor with a new approach

Unixpac gains vendor with a new approach

Imprivata products now available to local resellers after a distribution agreement with Unixpac.
Staff Writers Jul 18 2007, 2:32PM Security
Tumbleweed TAP for local resellers

Tumbleweed TAP for local resellers

Security vendor Tumbleweed Communications has reworked its channel alliance program for the Asia-Pacific region.
Lilia Guan Jul 11 2007, 11:04AM Security
Cyber-crime commercialisation spawning malware epidemic

Cyber-crime commercialisation spawning malware epidemic

IT security threats becoming ever more serious, warns report.
Robert Jaques Jul 11 2007, 7:38AM Security
'DVD Jon' cracks iPhone activation

'DVD Jon' cracks iPhone activation

Hacker shows how to bypass AT&T sign-up.
Shaun Nichols Jul 10 2007, 3:26PM Security

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