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Google puts the shine back into Chrome

Google puts the shine back into Chrome

Security update fixes browser issue.
Staff Writers Apr 25 2009, 7:59AM Software
Twitter under attack again

Twitter under attack again

A new scam has emerged affecting users of the popular Twitter micro-blogging site, while security experts reported that hackers are taking advantage of heightened public interest in Twitter-related security issues to spread malware.
Phil Muncaster Apr 21 2009, 2:58PM Software
Aussie Govt. mail server targeted for attack

Aussie Govt. mail server targeted for attack

Global security vendor MessageLabs has claimed its heuristic scanner - Skeptic - has intercepted a Trojan specifically targeted at Australian domains.
Lilia Guan May 19 2008, 2:52PM Security
SQL attack hits 500,000 websites

SQL attack hits 500,000 websites

Security researchers have uncovered a new SQL attack which has compromised more than half a million web pages.
Shaun Nichols Apr 26 2008, 3:56PM Security
iPhone vulnerable to DoS attack

iPhone vulnerable to DoS attack

A security firm claims to have uncovered a denial-of-service vulnerability in version 1.1.4 of Apple's Safari web browser for the iPhone.
Staff Writers Apr 19 2008, 8:10AM Mobility
Tibet attack Trojan identified

Tibet attack Trojan identified

A new SQL-based Trojan has been connected to the www.vnunet.com on pro-Tibet websites as well as the www.vnunet.com of site infections uncovered last month.

Shaun Nichols Apr 12 2008, 6:37AM Security
Get ready for the attack of CRN’s Green machine

Get ready for the attack of CRN’s Green machine

Green quarter underway with a new online portal available at crn.com.au
Trevor Treharne Mar 6 2008, 2:02PM Software
CCTV sound recording under attack

CCTV sound recording under attack

Information Commissioner criticises use as 'highly intrusive'.
a Staff Writer Jan 31 2008, 7:37AM Security
SQL attack hits thousands of sites

SQL attack hits thousands of sites

Security experts have warned that a single automated SQL attack has compromised thousands of websites.
Shaun Nichols Jan 14 2008, 7:26AM Security
Email attack hits Pentagon computers

Email attack hits Pentagon computers

1,500 PCs taken offline following break-in.
Shaun Nichols Jun 25 2007, 7:18AM Software
Crippling malware attack strikes in Italy

Crippling malware attack strikes in Italy

Researchers claim hundreds of sites compromised.
Shaun Nichols Jun 19 2007, 3:11PM Security
Web traffic can be hijacked

Web traffic can be hijacked

Vulnerability could send users to phishing sites.
Shaun Nichols Mar 29 2007, 1:00PM Mobility
Australia amongst global attack

Australia amongst global attack

Fifty financial institutions in the United States, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region were hit with a well crafted pharming attack this week.
Frank Washkuch Feb 23 2007, 3:15PM Security
US Internet 'highly resilient' to terror attack

US Internet 'highly resilient' to terror attack

The Internet infrastructure in the US would still be able to function even if terrorists were able to knock out key physical network hubs, researchers have claimed.
Robert Jaques Oct 4 2006, 9:44AM Mobility
Serious BlackBerry hack attack exposed

Serious BlackBerry hack attack exposed

Many enterprises that have issued staff with BlackBerry mobile email devices will be vulnerable to a serious hack attack when security researchers release exploit code, security experts warned today.
Robert Jaques Aug 10 2006, 11:10AM Mobility
Sophos report fingers top spam relaying nations

Sophos report fingers top spam relaying nations

The US continues to be the leading nation when it comes to relaying spam around the world, according to a security firm.
Staff Writers Jan 25 2006, 10:15AM Security
'Spam' email filters getting better, FTC says

'Spam' email filters getting better, FTC says

Email "spammers" are aggressive as ever but internet providers are getting better at blocking junk messages before they reach users' inboxes, according to a US Federal Trade Commission study.
Staff Writers Nov 29 2005, 11:58AM Security
Consumers underestimate computer virus threat: BT

Consumers underestimate computer virus threat: BT

Consumers do not take seriously their exposure to viruses and hackers and they are reluctant to pay for better computer security, British telecoms operator BT Group said.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2005, 10:00AM Security
Online criminals shift focus of attack: study

Online criminals shift focus of attack: study

Online criminals shifted their attacks in 2005 from computer operating systems such as Windows and others to media players and software programs, according to a study.
Staff Writers Nov 23 2005, 8:20AM Security
Microsoft to remove Sony BMG malware from PCs

Microsoft to remove Sony BMG malware from PCs

Microsoft said it would remove controversial copy-protection software that CDs from music publisher Sony BMG install on personal computers, deeming it a security risk to PCs running on Windows.
Lucas van Nov 16 2005, 9:50AM Security

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