Negar Salek

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Google rolls-out Google Transit in Perth other states to follow

Google rolls-out Google Transit in Perth other states to follow

Google today announced the availability of Google Transit in Perth, the first city in the southern hemisphere to feature the Google Maps’ tool that provides public transport directions to commuters.
Negar Salek Mar 18 2008 2:44PM Software
McAfee CSO: Security pros need to better understand business needs

McAfee CSO: Security pros need to better understand business needs

McAfee’s chief security officer Dr Martin Carmichael flew into Sydney this week and SC Magazine had the opportunity to catch up with him to discuss all things security.
Negar Salek Mar 14 2008 4:14PM Security
Australian universities targeted in identity stealing phishing campaign

Australian universities targeted in identity stealing phishing campaign

Update: A phishing campaign targeted students and staff of Australian universities last month, according to an advisory from Auscert, Australia's National Emergency Response Team.
Negar Salek Mar 13 2008 3:13PM Security
Secure Computing launches enlightening seminar series

Secure Computing launches enlightening seminar series

Secure Computing kicked-off the 'Paul Henry seminar series introducing Scott Montgomery' in Sydney yesterday where IT security professionals were treated to a candid session of insights in the security space and emerging trends.
Negar Salek Mar 11 2008 4:16PM Security
Storm worm botnet: mutating or fading?

Storm worm botnet: mutating or fading?

What is the future of the infamous Storm worm, has it morphed into the Mega-D botnet that is now posing a threat or shrunk out of sight?
Negar Salek Feb 28 2008 11:32AM Security
Aussies more concerned about securing outbound email than spam

Aussies more concerned about securing outbound email than spam

Australians are more concerned about securing outbound email which can lead to sensitive data loss than they are about securing inbound email that could steal data, according to a new survey by Proofpoint.
Negar Salek Feb 27 2008 12:51PM Security
ACCC new release: 'The Little Black Book of Scams'

ACCC new release: 'The Little Black Book of Scams'

The ACCC has released the latest edition of "The little black book of scams", a user friendly guide that draws attention to a wide variety of scams regularly targeting Australian consumers and businesses in areas such as online, over the phone and door-to-door.
Negar Salek Feb 25 2008 2:56PM Security
ISONet launched to secure independent school networks

ISONet launched to secure independent school networks

Managed security service provider, Earthwave, has publicly launched ISONet a wide area network initiative for independent schools, in response to the Rudd government’s ‘digital education revolution’.
Negar Salek Feb 22 2008 3:40PM Security
Mega spammer arrested in Japan for sending 2.2 billion emails

Mega spammer arrested in Japan for sending 2.2 billion emails

A 25-year-old Japanese man has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly sending 2.2 billion spam messages advertising gambling and dating services under the guise of a fake identity, according to Japanese media reports.
Negar Salek Feb 20 2008 3:41PM Security
iiNet warns of hoax email scam

iiNet warns of hoax email scam

iiNet, Australia’s third largest ISP, is warning users to be aware of a hoax email purporting to be from the internet provider’s support department and requesting the disclosure of passwords.
Negar Salek Feb 19 2008 7:29AM Security
Firewalls no longer useful, data and access control future

Firewalls no longer useful, data and access control future

Data security, identity management and access control will be the face of IT security in the not so distant future as threats move further away from targeting the infrastructure, an EMC global security expert has claimed.
Negar Salek Feb 15 2008 2:47PM Security
IBM X-Force: Vulnerabilities down but more malicious

IBM X-Force: Vulnerabilities down but more malicious

The number of vulnerability disclosures decreased in 2007 from the previous year for the first time, according to IBM’s latest Internet Security Systems (ISS) trend report.
Negar Salek Feb 14 2008 7:05AM Security
Data breach disclosure, new guidelines to help Australian businesses

Data breach disclosure, new guidelines to help Australian businesses

A data breach notification guideline to assist businesses and government agencies in the case of a significant data breach is currently in development, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) has announced.
Negar Salek Feb 14 2008 7:05AM Security
Commonwealth Bank phishing scam alert

Commonwealth Bank phishing scam alert

A warning to Commonwealth Bank customers posted this week on the bank’s website is urging online customers to be aware of a savvy phishing scam requesting personal details.
Negar Salek Feb 7 2008 1:03PM Security
Mega-D botnet stronger than Storm, promotes male sexual pills

Mega-D botnet stronger than Storm, promotes male sexual pills

A new botnet spamming male sexual enhancement pill promotions has overtaken the notorious Storm worm botnet as the ‘largest single source of the world’s spam’, security vendor Marshal has warned.
Negar Salek Feb 1 2008 3:55PM Security
Assess risk and determine encryption needs, urges Privacy Commissioner

Assess risk and determine encryption needs, urges Privacy Commissioner

Following the UK government’s decision to ban the removal of un-encrypted laptops from government buildings, Australia’s Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis is urging organisations to conduct risk assessments to determine whether their stored data requires encryption security.
Negar Salek Jan 29 2008 7:01PM Security
'Heath Ledger' search results lead to malicious sites

'Heath Ledger' search results lead to malicious sites

Cyber criminals are actively exploiting yesterday’s shock passing of Australian actor Heath Ledger by manipulating search results related to the actor to lead to malicious sites, Trend Micro has warned.
Negar Salek Jan 24 2008 3:33PM Security
SymbianOS smartphone worm spreading in the wild

SymbianOS smartphone worm spreading in the wild

A mobile phone worm propagating through the phone numbers of users' address books is spreading in the wild across popular SymbianOS smartphone devices, security vendor Fortinet has warned.
Negar Salek Jan 22 2008 3:44PM Software
Web threats make their mark on 07/08

Web threats make their mark on 07/08

The new year is supposed to signal a fresh start for us all, but web threats will continue to reign in 2008, wreaking havoc just as they did this year
Negar Salek Dec 24 2007 9:26AM Security
Microsoft launches safe online shopping guide; files 52 piracy lawsuits

Microsoft launches safe online shopping guide; files 52 piracy lawsuits

Microsoft has teamed up with eBay to launch a new educational guide to help consumers spot and avoid counterfeit software when shopping online as it ramps up its fight against piracy.
Negar Salek Dec 12 2007 3:45PM Security

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