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Symantec firewalls and gateways vulnerable

Symantec firewalls and gateways vulnerable

Symantec has announced that several of its firewalls and gateways are vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks, and has released firmware to fix them. Affected are Symantec Firewall/VPN Appliance 100, 200 and 200R and the Symantec Gateway Security 320, 360 and 360R.
Preston Gralla Sep 24 2004, 12:00AM Security
Gartner: Security key concern in outsourcing

Gartner: Security key concern in outsourcing

Security will slowly rival job loss as the biggest concern over outsourcing, said a research firm yesterday, but even doubts about inadequate security on the part of overseas companies won't stop enterprises from going global.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Sep 23 2004, 12:00AM Security
More attacks originating from Australia

More attacks originating from Australia

The number of internet attacks originating in Australia is on the increase, according to a report which looked at trends in internet attacks, vulnerabilities and malicious code activities.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 22 2004, 12:00AM Security
Viruses and sophisticated spam dominate net

Viruses and sophisticated spam dominate net

The Netsky virus still accounted for most email-borne infection in August despite the May arrest of its suspected author, security software firm Clearswift has said.
Ty Pendlebury Sep 21 2004, 12:00AM Security
WhiteGold fishes up Barracuda distribution

WhiteGold fishes up Barracuda distribution

Niche security VAD WhiteGold Solutions has signed on to become the second Australian distributor for US-based anti-spam appliance vendor Barracuda Networks.
Fleur Doidge Sep 21 2004, 12:00AM Security
FBI seizes US$80 million in Microsoft counterfeit products

FBI seizes US$80 million in Microsoft counterfeit products

Microsoft this week said the FBI has arrested 11 people and seized more than US$80 million worth of counterfeit software, making the three-state bust the largest ever involving fake Microsoft products.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2004, 12:00AM Security
Security IT tops NSW tech showcase awards

Security IT tops NSW tech showcase awards

Two security-focused IT developers creamed the competition this year at the patrons’ awards for the NSW Government’s export-focused Australian Technology Showcase.
Fleur Doidge Sep 7 2004, 12:00AM Security
Keeping an eye on email monitoring

Keeping an eye on email monitoring

Organisations may need to revisit their policies on email and internet usage monitoring in light of the proposed NSW Workplace Surveillance Bill, according to industry experts.
Claire Doble Sep 7 2004, 12:00AM Security
Verykios is back, takes share in Firewall Systems

Verykios is back, takes share in Firewall Systems

After a four month sabbatical, former LAN Systems GM Nick Verykios is back in the distribution channel, securing a 14 percent stake in niche security player Firewall Systems joining LAN founder Scott Frew in the process.
Byron Connolly Sep 6 2004, 12:00AM Security
Spate of robberies hits central Sydney internet cafes

Spate of robberies hits central Sydney internet cafes

Two internet cafes have been robbed by armed men in the central Sydney suburb of Surry Hills within a week in incidents that police believe may be linked to other recent robberies in nearby Gladesville and Petersham.
Staff Writers Sep 3 2004, 12:00AM Security
MCI Datacom to merge with PT InterIndo

MCI Datacom to merge with PT InterIndo

Data security integrator MCI Datacom has signed a contract to merge its business with Indonesian network security outfit PT InterIndo Global giving the company a springboard into Asia.
Staff Writers Sep 1 2004, 12:00AM Security
SP2 a problem for 10 percent of XP PCs

SP2 a problem for 10 percent of XP PCs

Upgrading to Service Pack 2 (SP2) will cause problems with about one out of every 10 PC running Windows XP, according to research by a Canadian asset-monitoring service provider.
Gregg Keizer Sep 1 2004, 12:00AM Security
Electronic jihad to strike this week

Electronic jihad to strike this week

A coordinated attack against the internet, dubbed an 'electronic jihad' may take place this week, one security firm warned. Other experts, however, were dubious.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Aug 26 2004, 12:00AM Security
Proposed US hobble of network monitors quashed

Proposed US hobble of network monitors quashed

US Managed Service Providers (MSPs) have breathed a collective sigh of relief as a US legislature unanimously approved an anti-spyware bill that preserves the ability of MSPs to monitor networks.
Matt Villano Aug 25 2004, 12:00AM Security
First virus targeting AMD64 chips spotted

First virus targeting AMD64 chips spotted

Symantec may have discovered the first proof-of-concept virus targeting AMD's 64-bit processors.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Aug 25 2004, 12:00AM Security
Resellers get patched in with Symantec

Resellers get patched in with Symantec

The timely arrival of Symantec's ON iPatch 1.1 should remind resellers of there's money to be made while the world waits for Windows Update Services, a free patch management utility delayed by Microsoft until first half 2005.
Dan Neel Aug 23 2004, 12:00AM Security
Trend Micro outlines stronger SMB focus

Trend Micro outlines stronger SMB focus

Security vendor Trend Micro's new channel director is aiming for tighter targeting of the Australian SMB market with added support to beef up the vendor's appeal.
Fleur Doidge Aug 20 2004, 12:00AM Security
Unpatched PC survival time in 16 minutes

Unpatched PC survival time in 16 minutes

The average unpatched Windows PC lasts less than 20 minutes on the internet before it's compromised, according to data from the Internet Storm Center.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Aug 19 2004, 12:00AM Security
DVD Jon cracks Apple’s AirPort Express

DVD Jon cracks Apple’s AirPort Express

The Norwegian hacker known as "DVD Jon" -- famous for cracking the encryption codes on DVDs -- hit again last week when he released a software key that unlocks Apple's wireless streaming technology.
Staff Writers Aug 16 2004, 12:00AM Security
New box destroys data to foil hackers, thieves

New box destroys data to foil hackers, thieves

Oracle reseller Attain IT and distributor Randtronics have partnered to offer the Australian market a US-made data privacy appliance that scrambles data when an attack is detected.
Fleur Doidge Aug 10 2004, 12:00AM Security

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