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Check Point acquires NFR Security for US$20M

Check Point acquires NFR Security for US$20M

Network security vendor Check Point, yesterday completed the US$20 million acquisition of NFR Security, less than a month after announcing its take over bid.
Negar Salek Jan 11 2007, 3:07PM Security
Unixpac Seals Sourcefire deal

Unixpac Seals Sourcefire deal

Distributor Unixpac has inked a distribution agreement with intrusion prevention vendor, Sourcefire.
Staff Writers Jan 11 2007, 9:52AM Security
Rise in networking security products

Rise in networking security products

There is a growing range of security products that are springing up to support enterprise network infrastructures, according to analyst Butler Group.
Staff Writers Jan 9 2007, 10:49AM Security
ICAC issues guidelines on ID protection

ICAC issues guidelines on ID protection

Database tracking systems and computer audits could soon be regular practice in NSW public sector offices, after the Independent Commission and Corruption (ICAC) agency yesterday released a report detailing strategies to help prevent the misuse of people’s identity information and documents.
Staff Writers Dec 20 2006, 12:57PM Security
Vista: spam’s new target

Vista: spam’s new target

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has warned of a new image-based spam campaign offering end-users a cut-price edition of Microsoft's Vista.
Staff Writers Dec 20 2006, 11:50AM Security
Opera sings praises of phishing protection

Opera sings praises of phishing protection

Latest version of browser gets real-time fraud and phishing protection.
Clement James Dec 20 2006, 9:49AM Security
Casual resellers: Symantec wants you

Casual resellers: Symantec wants you

Anti-Virus vendor Symantec is determined to sign-up casual resellers to its certified partner program in the new year, now that the dust has settled from its Veritas acquisition.
Lilia Guan Dec 18 2006, 2:43PM Security
Fortinet reviews the year's security trends

Fortinet reviews the year's security trends

The monetisation of malware has been the standout security trend of 2006, according to security vendor Fortinet.
Staff Writers Dec 15 2006, 1:36PM Security
RSA responds to access card tender

RSA responds to access card tender

Security vendor RSA has joined the likes of KAZ and Keycorp - just to name a few - for the lucrative prize of fullfilling the Federal government’s access card tender.
Negar Salek Dec 14 2006, 2:27PM Security
Equinix plays host to SurfControl

Equinix plays host to SurfControl

IP exchange operator Equinix will play host to SurfControl’s e-mail and Web security services at its Internet business exchange centres in Sydney, Silicon Valley, Washington and Hong Kong.
Staff Writers Dec 14 2006, 1:47PM Security
IT depts. block games at work

IT depts. block games at work

Anti-virus vendor Sophos will add a new functionality to its software, Anti-virus 6.0 and Application Control to give companies the ability to control and block top-selling computer games.
Lilia Guan Dec 14 2006, 10:01AM Security
Free product doubles AVG sales

Free product doubles AVG sales

Word of mouth has helped security software vendor Grisoft double its 2006 sales, according to Larry Bridwell (pictured), AVG's global security strategist.
Lilia Guan Dec 12 2006, 3:00PM Security
Taxis safest place to lose mobile devices

Taxis safest place to lose mobile devices

A survey of around 2000 taxi drivers from eleven major cities around the world shows thousands of valuable mobile phones, handhelds, laptops and USB Sticks are forgotten in taxis every day.
Lilia Guan Dec 12 2006, 12:41PM Mobility
Avnet rebrands for business solutions focus

Avnet rebrands for business solutions focus

Avnet Partner Solutions and Avnet Computing Components Australia has re-branded as Avnet Technology Solutions, Australia.
Lilia Guan Dec 7 2006, 11:38AM Security
SMS-ishing & V-ishing amongst future threats

SMS-ishing & V-ishing amongst future threats

Terms like sms-ishing or v-ishing may be a part of common security vernacular, according to McAfee Avert Labs director of operations, Joe Telafici.

Negar Salek Dec 6 2006, 1:10PM Security
Security firm warns of Christmas spyware

Security firm warns of Christmas spyware

Security software developer PC Tools has said that up to 50 per cent of new spyware threats coming from China and Russia target specific information for identity theft.
Clement James Nov 27 2006, 10:24AM Security
Sophos releases antivirus for Vista

Sophos releases antivirus for Vista

Microsoft security partner Sophos has released a Windows Vista compatible anti-virus package timed for Vista’s November 30 business-market release.
Negar Salek Nov 24 2006, 4:09PM Security
'Spyware' trumps 'poker' to top search charts

'Spyware' trumps 'poker' to top search charts

The term 'spyware' has stormed to the top of the search charts, replacing previous favourites such as 'Pamela Anderson' and 'poker', and reflecting a growing awareness of IT security.
Clement James Nov 17 2006, 10:33AM Security
SurfControl in partner program revamp

SurfControl in partner program revamp

Security outfit SurfControl has overhauled its channel partner program and a portal that lets resellers certify themselves online and register potential deals.
Byron Connolly Nov 16 2006, 3:20PM Security
Hyro brings ID management labs down under

Hyro brings ID management labs down under

ASX-listed digital services company, Hyro Limited has acquired Identity Solutions Laboratories Limited (‘ISL’) a New Zealand based identity management specialist, for an undisclosed sum.
Lilia Guan Nov 15 2006, 3:07PM Security

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