Security

Viral email traffic falls but threat remains

Viral email traffic falls but threat remains

Clandestine threats are on the rise, despite a dramatic reduction in virus
traffic.
Tom Young Aug 2 2006, 11:05AM Security
Top prevalent malware threats

Top prevalent malware threats

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has revealed that the Netsky-P worm, first seen in March 2004, remains the most widespread piece of malware travelling via email around the world.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2006, 9:26AM Security
Symantec to move to SaaS

Symantec to move to SaaS

Symantec will move to a full software-as-a-service model, but partners will continue to play a role in the sales channel, the security vendor has said.
Tim Lohman Jul 31 2006, 12:40PM Security
PayPal, Ebay focus of phising scams

PayPal, Ebay focus of phising scams

PayPal and Ebay users are copping the brunt of the current storm of phising emails according to Sophos.
Staff Writers Jul 28 2006, 11:53AM Security
Wifi links vulnerable even with encryption

Wifi links vulnerable even with encryption

Free tools crack WEP and WPA with ease, McAfee expert warns.
Marc Delehanty Jul 27 2006, 12:04PM Security
Entrust buys antifraud startup business signatures

Entrust buys antifraud startup business signatures

Authentication vendor Entrust Thursday announced it has acquired antifraud startup Business Signatures in a US$55 million cash and stock deal.
Kevin McLaughlin Jul 24 2006, 10:24AM Security
Security sector rethinks common virus names

Security sector rethinks common virus names

The anti virus sector has changed its Common Malware Enumeration (CME) programme that aims to prevent confusion about malware names in major virus and worm outbreaks.
Tom Sanders Jul 21 2006, 2:20PM Security
Scam emails promise cure for AIDS

Scam emails promise cure for AIDS

IT security watchers reported today that 419 scammers have been sending emails that claim to offer details of a cure for AIDS.
Robert Jaques Jul 21 2006, 2:20PM Security
Gartner slams government security guidelines

Gartner slams government security guidelines

Analyst firm Gartner has dismissed a tightening of security rules for US government agencies as a mere "public relations response" to recent high-profile incidents.
Tom Sanders Jul 21 2006, 2:20PM Security
Tech analysis: securing information from insiders

Tech analysis: securing information from insiders

There's lots of talk in the industry about how companies can guard against outside IT and network threats, however there's also a need to shield themselves from tech-savvy 'insiders'.
Mario Morejon Jul 21 2006, 10:04AM Security
Firewall signs up Aruba

Firewall signs up Aruba

Firewall Systems has stepped up its mobility offering with the signing of mobility software vendor Aruba Networks.
Lilia Guan Jul 19 2006, 1:40PM Security
Security policy heart of ID protection

Security policy heart of ID protection

Gartner has called for an increased focus on organisational security policies following a spate of ID theft cases.
Staff Writers Jul 18 2006, 5:02PM Security
Phishers crack two-factor authentication

Phishers crack two-factor authentication

Security experts have detected a new type of phishing attack that could render two-factor authentication useless.
Tom Sanders Jul 13 2006, 10:02AM Security
IT chiefs say viruses are still the greatest threat

IT chiefs say viruses are still the greatest threat

The Accenture Global Information Survey ranks firms’ security concerns.
Phil Muncaster Jul 12 2006, 11:26AM Security
Spam ratios on the rise

Spam ratios on the rise

MessageLabs research says virus and phishing tactics becoming more targeted.
Tom Young Jul 12 2006, 11:26AM Security
Mobile security in poor health

Mobile security in poor health

Poor security continues to hamper the rollout of mobile systems to staff, according to experts, who reiterated the need to encrypt all data stored on notebook PCs, handheld devices and smartphones.
Martin Courtney Jul 12 2006, 11:26AM Security
Phishing with Google

Phishing with Google

IT security vendor Sophos has warned of a widespread phishing email campaign that tries to trick users out of money by pretending to be a cash prize from Gmail - Google's popular free email service.
Staff Writers Jul 12 2006, 9:48AM Security
Security with a human touch

Security with a human touch

Is selling biometrics worth the effort?
Denise Murray Jul 10 2006, 4:03PM Security
VIC council gets security revamp

VIC council gets security revamp

How Network Box and SCCS simplified IT security for the City of Boroondara
Denise Murray Jul 10 2006, 3:55PM Security
Growth in two-factor authentication

Growth in two-factor authentication

While some in the big business end of town and government departments are preoccupied with going down the biometric security path, there are others looking at two-factor authentication.
Denise Murray Jul 10 2006, 3:06PM Security

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