Recent articles by SC Australia Staff

PayPal adds two-factor authentication from VeriSign

PayPal adds two-factor authentication from VeriSign

PayPal is to add two-factor authentication with a one-time password via text message or by using a security token as well as the standard password.
SC Australia Staff Jan 29 2009 10:38AM Security
Companies warned over use of Netbooks

Companies warned over use of Netbooks

Netbooks provide risks when transferring company data, according to CoSoSys.
SC Australia Staff Jan 23 2009 10:45AM Security
Apple updates QuickTime to fix vulnerabilities

Apple updates QuickTime to fix vulnerabilities

Apple has released QuickTime 7.6 that includes several enhancements and fixes seven critical security vulnerabilities.
SC Australia Staff Jan 23 2009 10:41AM Security
Elcomsoft software means WiFi users should step up security

Elcomsoft software means WiFi users should step up security

WiFi users have been urged to step up security as a Russian firm releases new software.
SC Australia Staff Jan 21 2009 11:14AM Security
Microsoft's solo patch will allow IT administrators to get ready for 2009

Microsoft's solo patch will allow IT administrators to get ready for 2009

Microsoft's decision to only issue one patch will allow IT administrators to get their 'housecleaning' in order for 2009.
SC Australia Staff Jan 20 2009 10:46AM Security
Ex-employee pleads guilty to sabotaging his former employer's computer system

Ex-employee pleads guilty to sabotaging his former employer's computer system

A man has pleaded guilty to sabotaging his former employer's computer system after he was fired.
SC Australia Staff Jan 19 2009 11:29AM Security
IT managers remain concerned about anonymous proxies

IT managers remain concerned about anonymous proxies

Anonymous proxies remain as a major security concern for IT managers.
SC Australia Staff Jan 16 2009 11:25AM Security
AVG announces purchase of Sana

AVG announces purchase of Sana

AVG Technologies has announced the acquisition of Sana Security.
SC Australia Staff Jan 14 2009 11:26AM Security
Abuse of free web hosting and blogging sites to increase in 2009

Abuse of free web hosting and blogging sites to increase in 2009

Abuse of free web hosting and blogging sites by spammers will increase in 2009.
SC Australia Staff Jan 13 2009 10:46AM Security
Aladdin acquired by Vector Capital

Aladdin acquired by Vector Capital

Aladdin Knowledge Systems is to be acquired by Vector Capital in a transaction valued at approximately $160 million.
SC Australia Staff Jan 13 2009 10:31AM Security
Corporate networks warned over outbreak of Downadup worm

Corporate networks warned over outbreak of Downadup worm

Windows workstations and servers could be hit by the 'Downadup' worm.
SC Australia Staff Jan 9 2009 11:41AM Security
Companies do not monitor their internet usage or security

Companies do not monitor their internet usage or security

Almost two-thirds of UK businesses do not effectively control their internet security, according to a new study.
SC Australia Staff Jan 8 2009 11:22AM Security
Yahoo to hold on to personal details for only 90 days

Yahoo to hold on to personal details for only 90 days

Yahoo has announced a new data retention policy that slashes the time personal details are held.
SC Australia Staff Dec 19 2008 10:09AM Security
Hackers will move to use rich content files next year

Hackers will move to use rich content files next year

PDF and Flash files will be used by cybercriminals much more in 2009.
SC Australia Staff Dec 10 2008 10:12AM Security
IT workers would steal data in the event of a redundancy threat

IT workers would steal data in the event of a redundancy threat

Twenty-five per cent of IT workers would be prepared to take a salary cut or steal data if it meant keeping their jobs.
SC Australia Staff Dec 10 2008 10:12AM Security
Finance and IT departments should be aligned on security

Finance and IT departments should be aligned on security

Businesses value business continuity as three times more important than IT, according to research from Sophos.
SC Australia Staff Nov 27 2008 10:15AM Security
Employers need to educate employees on security policy

Employers need to educate employees on security policy

Human error is the main security issue for IT directors, according to research from Clavister.
SC Australia Staff Nov 27 2008 10:09AM Security
Microsoft reports new malware attacking vulnerability

Microsoft reports new malware attacking vulnerability

Microsoft has reported 'strong deployments' of the MS08-067 Security Bulletin.
SC Australia Staff Nov 10 2008 10:36AM Security
Hackers may face death penalty in Pakistan

Hackers may face death penalty in Pakistan

Hackers whose efforts cause the death of a person will face the death penalty in Pakistan.
SC Australia Staff Nov 7 2008 9:59AM Security
Websense identifies Halloween malware infections

Websense identifies Halloween malware infections

Halloween provided extra scares as some sites were compromised with malware.
SC Australia Staff Nov 4 2008 11:38AM Security

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