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Renepo worms in on OS X

Renepo worms in on OS X

A new worm known as Renepo is turning off firewalls and other security measures built into Mac OS X.
Staff Writers Oct 26 2004 12:00AM Security
Fast response could kill mass-mail viruses

Fast response could kill mass-mail viruses

A three-hour response time could spell the end of mass-mailing viruses, new research has revealed.
Staff Writers Oct 25 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Illegal P2P costing business $60m

Illegal P2P costing business $60m

Illegal P2P downloads are costing Australian businesses up to $60 million a year, according to a study prepared by Exinda Networks.
Staff Writers Oct 25 2004 12:00AM Security
Sensis CEO resigns

Sensis CEO resigns

Andrew Day, CEO at search company Sensis, has resigned to take up a position at a European-based company.
Staff Writers Oct 25 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Coonan retains IT portfolio

Coonan retains IT portfolio

Senator Helen Coonan retained the Communications, IT and the Arts portfolio when the Prime Minister announced ministry appointments.
Staff Writers Oct 22 2004 12:00AM Strategy
Mobile reseller wins human resources prize

Mobile reseller wins human resources prize

A mobile phone reseller has won a blue ribbon for its human resources management at a national Australian awards ceremony.
Staff Writers Oct 21 2004 12:00AM Networking
ACS calls for software quality assurance

ACS calls for software quality assurance

The ACS has called on the adoption of software "quality assurance methodologies" to improve Australia's status as an offshoring destination and ensure better risk management practices.
Staff Writers Oct 18 2004 12:00AM Software
The key to secure email

The key to secure email

James Angle explains the changes his hospital undertook in order to secure its confidential health data for HIPAA
Staff Writers Oct 15 2004 4:20PM Security
United Comindico resellers stand firm

United Comindico resellers stand firm

Two Comindico resellers have pledged ongoing support to the stricken wholesale ISP, which was forced into administration when major shareholder Cisco Systems refused to offer more funds.
Staff Writers Oct 15 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Indigo Pacific wins Asia-Pacific HP prize

Indigo Pacific wins Asia-Pacific HP prize

Hardware giant HP has awarded Australian reseller Indigo Pacific its best performing business solutions partner prize for the Asia-Pacific region this year.
Staff Writers Oct 11 2004 12:00AM Networking
Police suspended in Aust child porn operation

Police suspended in Aust child porn operation

NSW Police has suspended two of its officers and seized their home computers, as part of an Australia-wide investigation into child pornography.
Staff Writers Oct 8 2004 12:00AM Security
Victoria on Indian trade mission

Victoria on Indian trade mission

Victorian government ICT minister Marsha Thomson and 30 local organisations are to embark on a trade mission to India in an attempt to affirm Victoria as an ICT investment capital.
Staff Writers Oct 7 2004 12:00AM Strategy
More arrests in Aust child porn crackdown

More arrests in Aust child porn crackdown

Police have made further arrests around Australia, as part of a nationwide crackdown on child pornography.
Staff Writers Oct 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Optima appoints education specialist

Optima appoints education specialist

Box builder Optima Technology Solutions has appointed Juli Rush as its national education development manager to lead the company's drive into the education market.
Staff Writers Oct 7 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Small businesses need help choosing an ISP: ACA

Small businesses need help choosing an ISP: ACA

Evaluating different offers from ISPs was the number one problem for small businesses trying to decide which choice to opt for, according to a survey conducted by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA).
Staff Writers Oct 5 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Open source tender stirs political hornet’s nest

Open source tender stirs political hornet’s nest

A NSW Government tender for open source software has caused a political stoush, with Minister for Commerce, John Della Bosca, slammed by the Opposition.
Staff Writers Oct 5 2004 12:00AM Software
People Telecom adds Destra music to online services

People Telecom adds Destra music to online services

ISP People Telecom and hosting and media provider Destra have signed a commercial agreement to deliver music 24 hours a day to People Telecom customers.
Staff Writers Oct 1 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Aust crackdown on internet child porn

Aust crackdown on internet child porn

An Australian-wide investigation into internet child pornography could lead to hundreds of prosecutions, after 400 search warrants were executed this week.
Staff Writers Sep 30 2004 12:00AM Security
Sydney wireless providers partner up on DSL alternative

Sydney wireless providers partner up on DSL alternative

Wireless broadband ISP BigAir has partnered wireless access provider SkyNetGlobal on a new residential broadband service the companies claim will be Australia's most advanced.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Comindico receivers pledge business as usual

Comindico receivers pledge business as usual

Receivers for wholesale ISP Comindico have announced that the company will continue to operate as usual during the sale process.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP

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