Security

Fast response could kill mass-mail viruses

Fast response could kill mass-mail viruses

A three-hour response time could spell the end of mass-mailing viruses, new research has revealed.
Staff Writers Oct 25 2004, 12:00AM Security
IE bugs open up even XP SP2 to attack

IE bugs open up even XP SP2 to attack

Two new vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer 6.0 were unveiled by a security firm this week that hackers could exploit to bypass security features even in Microsoft's most secure OS, Windows XP SP2.
Staff Writers Oct 21 2004, 12:00AM Security
Solving the managed security puzzle

Solving the managed security puzzle

Despite the proliferation of managed security offerings among resellers and vendors, real profits may be in the wings as more organisations outsource IT security than ever before.
Staff Writers Oct 19 2004, 12:00AM Security
Symantec retains ACA Pacific, ED and TechPac

Symantec retains ACA Pacific, ED and TechPac

After a four-month channel review, ACA Pacific, Express Data and Tech Pacific will stay on as Symantec's three official Australian distributors, the security vendor said.
Fleur Doidge Oct 18 2004, 12:00AM Security
Microsoft patches 21 more bugs

Microsoft patches 21 more bugs

In the biggest monthly patch rollout of the year, Microsoft this week disclosed 21 flaws in Windows, Exchange, and Office, and said users needed to "install the update immediately" for the seven bulletins tagged 'critical'.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Oct 13 2004, 12:00AM Security
Anti-spam developer seeks $3M in funding

Anti-spam developer seeks $3M in funding

Former Pearl Communications chief Julian Ehrlich is again seeking funding for his spam prevention brainchild, an application that mimics the behaviour of a butler barring or granting entry to visitors at the door.
Fleur Doidge Oct 12 2004, 12:00AM Security
WhiteGold adds Fortinet

WhiteGold adds Fortinet

Security distributor WhiteGold Solutions has signed US vendor Fortinet in a bid to broaden its appeal to customers seeking a box to handle anti-virus, intrusion detection and prevention, URL-filtering and firewall duties.
Fleur Doidge Oct 11 2004, 12:00AM Security
Securing WLAN

Securing WLAN

Perpetual paranoia about security breaches, rather than actual significant evidence of them, has retarded the growth of wireless LANs.
Staff Writers Oct 5 2004, 12:00AM Security
Aust crackdown on internet child porn

Aust crackdown on internet child porn

An Australian-wide investigation into internet child pornography could lead to hundreds of prosecutions, after 400 search warrants were executed this week.
Staff Writers Oct 1 2004, 12:00AM Security
SurfControl applauds local channel

SurfControl applauds local channel

UK web and email filters vendor SurfControl has lauded its channel as a major contributor to a 31 percent growth in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2004.
Fleur Doidge Sep 30 2004, 12:00AM Security
Protecting IP - technology not the answer

Protecting IP - technology not the answer

Intellectual property theft from companies could become more of a problem as technology improves.
Claire Doble Sep 29 2004, 12:00AM Security
Sun, Microsoft on Red Hat attack

Sun, Microsoft on Red Hat attack

Sun and Microsoft are using a common strategy to attack a common enemy -- Red Hat.
Paula Rooney Sep 27 2004, 12:00AM Security
Microsoft test blocking of bogus Windows

Microsoft test blocking of bogus Windows

As part of its continued campaign to quash software counterfeiters, Microsoft has quietly debuted a mechanism that can block pirated copies of Windows from downloading fixes, patches, and software from the developer's Download Center website.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Sep 24 2004, 12:00AM Security
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

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