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Further security flaws found in Java Runtime Environment 
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Further security flaws found in Java Runtime Environment
By Juha Saarinen | Apr 24, 2013 | Comment Now 
Oracle framework once again found vulnerable.
 
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Telstra forced to redraw NBN info handling rules
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British defence contractor to secure US cyber border.
 
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Howard Schmidt becomes cyber security coordinator.
 
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By Phil Muncaster | Feb 5, 2009 | Comment Now 
Financial institutions are facing an increased risk of security breaches this year owing to budgetary constraints and an increased threat of insider misconduct, according to ...
 
Banks urged to change security policies 
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Banks urged to change security policies
By Ian Williams | Jan 23, 2009 | Comment Now 
Basic security questions, such as asking for a user's mother's maiden name or post code, can be circumvented far too easily and should not be used, according to Symantec.
 
Google improves password security 
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Google improves password security
By David Neal | Jan 17, 2009 | Comment Now 
Google has unveiled new administration tools designed to improve the use of passwords, in order to boost security for customers using its Google Apps hosted enterprise software ...
 
Banking crisis putting data at risk 
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By Ian Williams | Oct 9, 2008 | Comment Now 
IT managers are facing a tough time ahead as the economic crisis leads to the consolidation of several major banks and their respective IT systems.
 
Sharing information key to cracking e-crime 
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Sharing information key to cracking e-crime
By Phil Muncaster | Oct 8, 2008 | Comment Now 
The scale of electronic crime is incalculable because of inadequacies in the reporting system, according to the European Union's IT security unit.
 
Palin e-mail hack raises new concerns 
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Palin e-mail hack raises new concerns
By Shaun Nichols | Sep 23, 2008 | Comment Now 
The bevy of personal information on the Internet could be making personal security questions a far less effective protection method.
 
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Data security company Utimaco has launched its first A/NZ office to support its local customer base and extend its reseller network.
 
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By Rosalie Marshall | Jul 7, 2008 | Comment Now 
Google and LinkedIn criticised for not protecting individuals' data.
 
Infosec: Reputation driving information security 
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By Ian Williams | Apr 24, 2008 | Comment Now 
Concerns over reputation and brand protection are key drivers of information security for nearly three-quarters of companies worldwide..
 
Information is our only security weapon: Bruce Schneier 
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By Sarah Stokely | Jan 30, 2008 | Comment Now 
Computer security expert Bruce Schneier took a swipe at a number of sacred cows of security including RFID tags, national ID cards and public CCTV security cameras in his ...
 
Information Commissioner gets tough on data security 
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Information Commissioner gets tough on data security
By Iain Thomson | Nov 19, 2007 | Comment Now 
UK Information Commissioner Richard Thomas has argued for much tighter data protection laws in Britain, insisting that those who lose data should end up in court.
 
HP offers secure prints  
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HP offers secure prints
By Laura Hailstone | Oct 29, 2007 | Comment Now 
Printer giant launches HP Secure Print Advantage package
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