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US tops spam relay chart again

US tops spam relay chart again

Country responsible for 15 per cent of all junk mail, says Sophos report.
Staff Writers Jul 21 2009, 9:22AM News
No let up in phishing and spam attacks

No let up in phishing and spam attacks

Symantec reported a rise in spam and phishing in its June data, released this week.

Staff Writers Jul 15 2009, 2:48PM Security
Pharmaceutical spam continues to rise

Pharmaceutical spam continues to rise

Discount drugs now responsible for three quarters of junk mail.
Shaun Nichols Jul 14 2009, 3:05PM News
Spammers step up use of shortened URLs

Spammers step up use of shortened URLs

Disguised links are leading unsuspecting users to spam sites.
Phil Muncaster Jul 9 2009, 9:28AM News
Virus Bulletin names top spam blockers

Virus Bulletin names top spam blockers

Tests gauge efficacy of latest tools.
Shaun Nichols Jul 4 2009, 10:14AM News
Google sees new spam players on the horizon

Google sees new spam players on the horizon

Emergence of hotbeds.
Shaun Nichols Jul 3 2009, 9:17AM Security
Botnets pushing up spam loads

Botnets pushing up spam loads

83 per cent of messages come from infected machines.
Shaun Nichols Jun 30 2009, 3:19PM News
Celebrity deaths prime targets for spammers

Celebrity deaths prime targets for spammers

The deaths of three iconic American stars, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, are prime targets for spammers and malicious code authors, said security vendor, Symantec.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2009, 8:57AM Security
Michael Jackson's death sparks massive spam runs

Michael Jackson's death sparks massive spam runs

Singer's demise gives malware writers perfect bait to snare unsuspecting users.
Phil Muncaster Jun 27 2009, 9:57AM News
CRN Chat: Commonwealth Bank spam could be stopped by SaaS

CRN Chat: Commonwealth Bank spam could be stopped by SaaS

Craig McDonald, managing director of email and web security vendor MailGuard believes Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is the only option to win the battle against spam.
Staff Writers Jun 4 2009, 2:25PM Security
Spam tops 90 percent of all email

Spam tops 90 percent of all email

MessageLabs records rise in junk mail with links to social networking
profiles.
Phil Muncaster May 27 2009, 9:17AM News
Spam levels soar as Easter approaches

Spam levels soar as Easter approaches

Junk email reaches highest levels since McColo shutdown last year.
Phil Muncaster Apr 7 2009, 2:19PM Software
Valentine's Day sparks spam fears

Valentine's Day sparks spam fears

Security vendor, Symantec claims spammers are already prepared for a Valentine's Day spam slaughter.
Staff Writers Feb 9 2009, 2:55PM Security
China muscling in on spam market

China muscling in on spam market

US sees junk mail lead shrink.
Shaun Nichols Feb 5 2009, 7:50AM Security
Spammers defy Gates's junk mail predictions

Spammers defy Gates's junk mail predictions

Sophos security expert points out Bill's folly.
Staff Writers Jan 24 2009, 8:00AM Security
Optus cops $110,000 spam fine after talks break down

Optus cops $110,000 spam fine after talks break down

Optus Networks has been handed an $110,000 fine for allegedly breaching the Spam Act after attempts to reach an enforceable undertaking with the communications regulator failed.
Staff Writers Jan 15 2009, 8:18AM Collaboration
ACMA takes alleged SMS spammers to court

ACMA takes alleged SMS spammers to court

In a local first, the Australian Communications and Media Authority said it has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court in Brisbane against several companies over unsolicited SMS spam.
Staff Writers Jan 14 2009, 8:01AM Collaboration
Spam to hit record levels in 2009

Spam to hit record levels in 2009

Growing botnet armies will push levels over 95 per cent.
Staff Writers Dec 19 2008, 7:18AM Security
ACMA response to Hyarchis alleged spam breach

ACMA response to Hyarchis alleged spam breach

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a detailed response to claims by Hyarchis that its formal warning over alleged spam activities was unfair.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2008, 7:29AM Security
Hyarchis sets record straight on spam warning

Hyarchis sets record straight on spam warning

Hyarchis has described the formal warning issued to it by ACMA over alleged SMS spam as a ‘slap in the face’ that sets a dangerous precedent for the entire web marketing industry.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2008, 7:56AM Security

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