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AFP and Telstra to fight hi-tech crime

AFP and Telstra to fight hi-tech crime

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Telstra will increase cooperative efforts to reduce hi-tech crimes like identity fraud, phishing, botnet networks and attacks on public and private sector computer networks.
Staff Writers Dec 11 2008, 8:16AM Security
Experts warn of new PDF attacks

Experts warn of new PDF attacks

Security organisations are warning users to be vigilant following the discovery of a new crop of tools for exploited PDF flaws.
Shaun Nichols Sep 29 2008, 7:49AM Security
'Subpoena' spear phishing attacks mount

'Subpoena' spear phishing attacks mount

Chief executives have been warned to be on their guard against a campaign of personalised spear phishing attacks.
Clement James Apr 23 2008, 7:21AM Security
Hybrid Trojan/worm attacks turn nasty

Hybrid Trojan/worm attacks turn nasty

Criminal hackers are increasingly deploying hybrid worms engineered to steal confidential information from unwitting internet users, security experts warned today.
Robert Jaques Mar 5 2008, 7:58AM Security
Hackers step up website attacks

Hackers step up website attacks

Trend Micro has warned that hackers are intensifying attacks on legitimate websites to spread malware.

Clement James Feb 21 2008, 7:18AM Security
FBI warns of 'vishing' attacks

FBI warns of 'vishing' attacks

The FBI is warning of a dramatic increase in the number of so-called 'vishing' attacks that entice mobile phone users into giving up personal banking details.
Guy Dixon Jan 23 2008, 7:36AM Security
Phishing attacks to rise in January/February

Phishing attacks to rise in January/February

The holiday buying season is likely to generate a wave of phishing attacks in January 2008, according to seasonal data collected by security software vendor, SonicWall.
a Staff Writer Jan 17 2008, 3:36PM Security
EFA attacks Labor’s ‘clean-feed’ Internet proposal

EFA attacks Labor’s ‘clean-feed’ Internet proposal

Independent industry body, the Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has savaged a plan by the Labor Government plan, (championed by Communications Minister Stephen Conroy) to "clean feed" filtered Internet connections to all homes and schools.
Lilia Guan Jan 3 2008, 7:37AM Security
Hacking attacks against utility companies soar

Hacking attacks against utility companies soar

The number of hacking attacks against utility companies has soared by 90 per cent, according to SecureWorks.
Fiona Raisbeck Oct 8 2007, 2:54PM Security
Hackers up the ante with targeted attacks

Hackers up the ante with targeted attacks

Targeted attacks represent the biggest IT security threat to companies, a senior Gartner analyst warned today.
Will Head Sep 19 2006, 9:38AM Security
SMS phishing attacks hit mobile users

SMS phishing attacks hit mobile users

A security firm has warned that malware writers are attempting to fool mobile phone users with bogus text messages.
Will Head Sep 6 2006, 10:40AM Mobility
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
US rival attacks Aust traffic-cam maker

US rival attacks Aust traffic-cam maker

Melbourne-based digital camera maker Redflex Traffic Systems has been accused of patent infringement by a US rival.
Staff Writers Jul 22 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Corporate losses from internet-based attacks average US$2M

Corporate losses from internet-based attacks average US$2M

Companies that suffer business disruptions from internet-based attacks are losing an average of US$2 million in revenue, a research firm said this week.
Antone Gonsalves Jul 7 2004, 12:00AM Security
More attacks coming from Aust: report

More attacks coming from Aust: report

Australia is moving up the rankings in terms of how many attacks originate from this country, according to an internet threat report.
Vivienne Fisher Mar 17 2004, 12:00AM Security
Partner attacks Microsoft CRM critics

Partner attacks Microsoft CRM critics

An ISV partner has attacked critics of Microsoft CRM, arguing that long-standing CRM vendor FrontRange is not qualified to assess the new application.
Fleur Doidge Mar 15 2004, 12:00AM Software
Industry attacks draft bush broadband incentives

Industry attacks draft bush broadband incentives

Industry leaders have criticised the government’s draft regional broadband guidelines, arguing that the benefits may accrue mostly to established players.
Fleur Doidge Feb 3 2004, 12:00AM Mobility

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