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Spam costs businesses US$50 billion

Spam costs businesses US$50 billion

Spam will cost the world US$50 billion in lost productivity and other expenses, a research firm said this week.
Gregg Keizer Feb 24 2005, 12:00AM Software
iPod takes top spot in Spam Index

iPod takes top spot in Spam Index

Spammers are cashing in on trends in the lifestyle market, peddling wares more upmarket than traditional spam products. In particular, the iPod has become a favourite for savvy spammers.
Damien Virulhapen Jan 28 2005, 12:00AM Security
Spam diet expanding for Melbourne Barracuda

Spam diet expanding for Melbourne Barracuda

Anti-spam appliance vendor Barracuda Networks has opened its first Australian office, planning to ramp up staff and reseller numbers as revenues rise.
Fleur Doidge Nov 23 2004, 12:00AM Security
Viruses and sophisticated spam dominate net

Viruses and sophisticated spam dominate net

The Netsky virus still accounted for most email-borne infection in August despite the May arrest of its suspected author, security software firm Clearswift has said.
Ty Pendlebury Sep 21 2004, 12:00AM Security
Spam scourge overblown, survey suggests

Spam scourge overblown, survey suggests

The spam scourge may have been completely overblown as a business hindrance, if a recent survey by IT marketing firm Silverspan is any guide.
Staff Writers Jul 22 2004, 12:00AM Security
Aust joins international spam fight

Aust joins international spam fight

Australia has joined the United States and the UK in a scheme which is designed to encourage cooperation in fighting cross-border spam.
Staff Writers Jul 5 2004, 12:00AM Security
Aust joins global spam battle

Aust joins global spam battle

Two Australian government agencies have joined an international campaign aimed at persuading companies to close open relays and proxies, in a bid to reduce the amount of spam.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 2 2004, 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
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
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
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
Spam making consumers log-off

Spam making consumers log-off

Spam that's clogging email boxes with sleazy marketing messages for sexual-performance drugs, porn, debt reduction and weight loss is undermining consumers' trust in email, according to a research firm.
Staff Writers Oct 24 2003, 12:00AM Security
Spam filters popular with small business

Spam filters popular with small business

Small businesses with fewer than 50 staff have bought a lot of spam filtering tools in the last three months, a survey has suggested.
Fleur Doidge Oct 16 2003, 12:00AM Security

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