Negar Salek

Recent articles by Negar Salek

Interview with John Viega, Vice President, McAfee Inc

Interview with John Viega, Vice President, McAfee Inc

John Viega, Vice President and Chief Security Architect for global security vendor McAfee Inc sat down to discuss compliance and risk management with SC Magazine during his recent visit to Sydney.
Negar Salek Nov 27 2006 2:40PM Security
Sophos releases antivirus for Vista

Sophos releases antivirus for Vista

Microsoft security partner Sophos has released a Windows Vista compatible anti-virus package timed for Vista’s November 30 business-market release.
Negar Salek Nov 24 2006 11:07AM Security
McAfee and Microsoft working on Vista antivirus

McAfee and Microsoft working on Vista antivirus

Security vendor McAfee is now “actively working” with Microsoft in developing security software for Windows Vista, and has downplayed any earlier rifts with the software giant.
Negar Salek Nov 15 2006 3:42PM Security
Allchin: Vista comments misinterpreted

Allchin: Vista comments misinterpreted

Jim Allchin, co-president of Microsoft has spoken out against reports published last week that claimed he believes additional antivirus software is not required with Windows Vista, and has consequently apologised for being ambiguous with his comments.
Negar Salek Nov 13 2006 5:46PM Security
Sophos spreads the latest on spam

Sophos spreads the latest on spam

Australia has dropped to 32nd place in the quarterly list of spam producing countries, while the US remained in the number one position, security vendor Sophos reported yesterday.
Negar Salek Nov 8 2006 11:23AM Security
3G next big threat avenue

3G next big threat avenue

3G networks will intensify the pace and frequency of Internet security threats, warned security vendor Symantec, labelling it as an area that needs stringent monitoring throughout 2007.
Negar Salek Nov 7 2006 10:27AM Security
Infected MP3 players: Is your business at risk?

Infected MP3 players: Is your business at risk?

Two of the world's most recognised brands, McDonalds and Apple Computer were connected to unknowingly selling virus infected MP3 players, last month. What happened, how will it affect your business, and who’s to blame? Negar Salek investigates.
Negar Salek Oct 31 2006 1:25PM Security
Spam costly for SMBs

Spam costly for SMBs

Vulnerable SMBs are losing money and time as spam attacks shift towards them and away from better protected enterprises, attendees to a Government run seminar for National E-Security and Awareness Week claimed yesterday.
Negar Salek Oct 25 2006 3:21PM Security
Government launches National E-Security Awareness Week

Government launches National E-Security Awareness Week

A new website dedicated to increasing IT security awareness for home and small business users launched today as part of the Federal Government’s National E-Security Awareness Week.
Negar Salek Oct 23 2006 5:13PM Security
Crime watch: What the world's top experts think you should be worried about

Crime watch: What the world's top experts think you should be worried about

Nine experts from Australia and around the world sound off on where security threats are headed, and what we can do about it. Negar Salek asks the experts for advice.
Negar Salek Oct 23 2006 12:16PM Security
New iPods may contain virus

New iPods may contain virus

A percentage of recently shipped iPods may be infected by the Windows virus, RavMonE.exe, according to a statement made by Apple Computer today.
Negar Salek Oct 18 2006 4:00PM Security
McAfee announces new risk strategy

McAfee announces new risk strategy

McAfee today launched its strategy on security risk management, following last month’s US$50m acquisition of Citadel Security Software.
Negar Salek Oct 17 2006 9:55AM Security
VoIP: The new threat

VoIP: The new threat

VoIP cuts costs and streamlines communication for enterprises, but are the benefits worth the security risks? Dan Kaplan and Negar Salek investigate
Negar Salek , Dan Kaplan Oct 16 2006 6:23PM Security

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