Security

SCO site slammed by DDos attack

SCO site slammed by DDos attack

The SCO Group, which has been the target of intense criticism by open source groups angry over the company's legal challenge of Linux, was struck this week by a large-scale denial-of-service attack that brought down the software maker's website.
Staff Writers Dec 12 2003, 12:00AM Security
Spam Bill hard to swallow

Spam Bill hard to swallow

Penalties for the Spam Bill have not yet come into effect, but lawyers have already picked out potential potholes in enforcing the legislation.
Siobhan Chapman Dec 5 2003, 12:00AM Security
Sydney reseller forced to pay for counterfeiting

Sydney reseller forced to pay for counterfeiting

Western Sydney computer reseller Big Ben Computer has paid $55,000 compensation to Microsoft Australia after being sued in the Federal Court for hard-loading unlicensed copies of Microsoft Windows software onto PCs.
Byron Connolly Dec 3 2003, 12:00AM Security
New worm assaults anti-spam organisations

New worm assaults anti-spam organisations

Email security company MessageLabs has intercepted a new variant of the Mimail email worm -- 32/Mimail.L-mm.
Nirmal Chandrasena Dec 3 2003, 12:00AM Security
Ingram signs Trend Micro

Ingram signs Trend Micro

Ingram Micro has signed an agreement to distribute Trend Micro anti-virus and spam protection software in Australia.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2003, 12:00AM Security
Govt carves up spam bill for Christmas

Govt carves up spam bill for Christmas

Australia has become one of the first nations to legislate against spam, after the Federal Government's Spam Bill has been passed Tuesday.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2003, 12:00AM Security
SecureData heads SQL attack with NZ acquisition

SecureData heads SQL attack with NZ acquisition

Storage reseller and services provider SecureData Group has bought a controlling stake in a New Zealand-based database management company, SQL Services.
Fleur Doidge Dec 1 2003, 12:00AM Security
Aust businesses vulnerable to Net crimes?

Aust businesses vulnerable to Net crimes?

The law’s ability to deal with cross-border Internet crime is being hampered by a lack of international rules and standards, according to a report released today.
Vivienne Fisher , Staff Writers Nov 20 2003, 12:00AM Security
Cisco teams with security vendors to thwart worms, viruses

Cisco teams with security vendors to thwart worms, viruses

Cisco Systems has unveiled partnerships with several security vendors under a new Cisco program aimed at combating network security threats such as worms and viruses.
Jennifer Hagendorf Follett Nov 19 2003, 12:00AM Security
Phishing, spam, viruses: what next?

Phishing, spam, viruses: what next?

There are an increasing number of warnings being issued to users about the threats associated with spam, such as viruses and 'phishing' scams.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 19 2003, 12:00AM Security
Global security vendor swallows Canberra’s 90East

Global security vendor swallows Canberra’s 90East

Global managed security services provider beTrusted has bought Australian Internet security vendor 90East for an undisclosed sum as part of its global acquisition drive.
Staff Writers Nov 18 2003, 12:00AM Security
New worm no pay pal

New worm no pay pal

Another variant of the MiMail worm that last appeared late October broke out on Friday disguised as a message from online payment vendor PayPal. It tries to fool users into disclosing credit-card information.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Nov 17 2003, 12:00AM Security
Trend to lift anti-virus services

Trend to lift anti-virus services

Security software vendor Trend Micro has outlined a managed services-based strategy for its anti-virus portfolio.
Fleur Doidge Nov 17 2003, 12:00AM Security
New Trojan intercepted in Aust

New Trojan intercepted in Aust

A Trojan that masquerades as a fake credit profile and loan application was discovered overnight in Australia, according to a managed services provider.
Vivienne Fisher , Staff Writers Nov 12 2003, 12:00AM Security
Want some spam for Christmas?

Want some spam for Christmas?

Spammers are using Christmas overspending to tempt unwary consumers, according to a survey released Monday.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 10 2003, 12:00AM Security
Data#3 acquires f5

Data#3 acquires f5

ASX-listed integrator Data #3 on Thursday announced it had acquired Brisbane Microsoft web development company f5, in a move it claimed would make it one of the software giant’s largest partners in Australia.
Byron Connolly Nov 7 2003, 12:00AM Security
WebSpy appliances itself overseas

WebSpy appliances itself overseas

Perth security ISV WebSpy has signed a deal with a Melbourne security appliance manufacturer to take that vendor’s products overseas.
Fleur Doidge Nov 5 2003, 12:00AM Security
Nigerian email fraud ring busted

Nigerian email fraud ring busted

NSW police have arrested a Sydney man and claim to have cracked a multi-million dollar so-called Nigerian Internet scam.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2003, 12:00AM Security
Hong Kong net security suits People

Hong Kong net security suits People

Melbourne-based telecommunications provider People Telecom has signed a deal with Network Box to resell the latter’s Internet threat prevention devices.
Staff Writers Oct 29 2003, 12:00AM Security
Alleged hacker faces court action

Alleged hacker faces court action

Facing charges related to hacking into the computer system of an Australian ISP, a 17-year-old from Brisbane was expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court later next month.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 29 2003, 12:00AM Security

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