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New company promotes "unblockable" pop up tech

New company promotes "unblockable" pop up tech

A new company is promoting a technology claimed to be capable of dodging current pop up blocking software.
Staff Writers Mar 3 2006, 9:14AM Collaboration
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
Federal Government reviews Spam Act

Federal Government reviews Spam Act

The Federal Government has announcemed a review of the act designed to contain the growing menace of spam.
Tim Lohman Dec 14 2005, 9:51AM Security
Interview: Cybercrime yields more cash than drugs - expert

Interview: Cybercrime yields more cash than drugs - expert

RIYADH (Reuters) - Global cybercrime generated a higher turnover than drug trafficking in 2004 and is set to grow even further with the wider use of technology in developing countries, according to a top expert.
Souhail Karam Nov 29 2005, 1:30PM 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
UN alarmed at duping of migrants via internet

UN alarmed at duping of migrants via internet

Would-be migrants from Asia, Africa and Latin America are being tricked into paying up to US$1000 for promises of travel to a rich country by websites claiming links to the United Nations.
Staff Writers Nov 16 2005, 9:20AM Collaboration
British man jailed for eBay phishing fraud

British man jailed for eBay phishing fraud

A British man has been jailed for four years for masterminding an eBay internet auction swindle which stole computer account details from users and assumed their identities.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2005, 8:30AM Security
Spammers get personal with 'spear-phishing'

Spammers get personal with 'spear-phishing'

Phishers appear to be increasingly targeting specific individuals by spoofing a known or trusted contact with access to confidential data in an attack dubbed 'spear-phishing'.
Fleur Doidge Oct 31 2005, 8:30AM Security
"Sophisticated" eBay fraudsters jailed in Britain

"Sophisticated" eBay fraudsters jailed in Britain

Three Romanian fraudsters were jailed on Friday in London for a worldwide fraud carried out via internet auction house eBay which netted at least 300,000 pounds (US$535,000).
Matthew Jones Oct 31 2005, 7:30AM Security
Email spammers face jail under new Nigerian law

Email spammers face jail under new Nigerian law

Nigeria, home to some of the world's most notorious cyber crimes, has proposed a law making spamming a criminal offence for which senders of unsolicited emails could be jailed for at least three years.
Camillus Eboh Oct 20 2005, 10:00AM Software
Australia drops off 'Dirty Dozen' spammers list

Australia drops off 'Dirty Dozen' spammers list

Australia did not rank in the top 12 spam relaying countries in the past six months, according to the latest report from security firm Sophos.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 13 2005, 4:13PM Security
Financial spam tops list in August

Financial spam tops list in August

Financial spam topped the list of most prevalent spam during August, according to a report from Trend Micro.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 14 2005, 9:00AM Security
Anti-spam approach for New Millenium

Anti-spam approach for New Millenium

Developer New Millennium Solutions has started building an Australia-based reseller channel with an eye to boosting exposure and sales for its anti-spam software TotalBlock.
Fleur Doidge Aug 15 2005, 2:09PM Security
Federal court issues interim injunctions against Clarity1

Federal court issues interim injunctions against Clarity1

Interim injunctions have been issued by a federal court under the Spam Act against Clarity1.
Vivienne Fisher Jul 21 2005, 4:14PM Software
ACA takes alleged spammer to court

ACA takes alleged spammer to court

The Australian Communications Authority is taking an alleged global spammer based in Perth to court.
Staff Writers Jun 24 2005, 3:21PM Software
Porn spam triples

Porn spam triples

Pornographic spam tripled during May from 5.62 to 14.05 percent of all spam, according to an internet security firm.
Ron Osborn Jun 23 2005, 10:54AM Security
ACA investigates suspected spammer

ACA investigates suspected spammer

The Australian Communications Authority is investigating a Perth-based company suspected of sending tens of millions of unsolicited commercial emails.
Staff Writers Apr 8 2005, 4:11PM Security
Car company breaches Spam Act

Car company breaches Spam Act

The Australian Communications Authority has fined a Melbourne car company for breaching the Spam Act.
Vivienne Fisher Apr 6 2005, 2:01PM News
Sex spam is back: Clearswift

Sex spam is back: Clearswift

Sex-related spam increased 180 percent in February, according to a recent spam index.
DVD Editor Mar 22 2005, 3:59PM Security
Security plays and pitfalls

Security plays and pitfalls

There’s no doubt about it: security is big business. Viruses, worms, spam, malware, spyware -- the list goes on.
Byron Connolly Mar 14 2005, 10:48AM Security

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