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Microsoft's latest patch welcomed despite claims of critical risk still being posed

Microsoft's latest patch welcomed despite claims of critical risk still being posed

Microsoft's latest patching has been described as a "super critical patch to install right away".
Dan Raywood Jan 15 2009 11:23AM Security
Apple Safari feed reader flaw could expose private information

Apple Safari feed reader flaw could expose private information

A researcher has discovered a potentially dangerous, password-stealing vulnerability in Apple's Safari browser, affecting both the Mac and Windows versions of the web browser.
Dan Kaplan Jan 15 2009 11:15AM Security
Patches issued for Oracle products are "critical"

Patches issued for Oracle products are "critical"

The 41 patches issued earlier this week by Oracle include several that earned the most severe rating under the database giant's scoring system.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 15 2009 10:51AM Security
FBI calls for global cooperation on cyber crime

FBI calls for global cooperation on cyber crime

The FBI has called for greater international coordination in anti-hacking laws at the first International Conference on Cyber Security.
Iain Thomson Jan 15 2009 10:40AM Security
New encryption technology aims to beat terrorists and organised crime

New encryption technology aims to beat terrorists and organised crime

A new cryptographic technology launched today promises to speed up communication across the internet while maintaining the highest levels of security.
Phil Muncaster Jan 15 2009 6:44AM Security
Gartner predicts no rise in IT spending this year

Gartner predicts no rise in IT spending this year

IT budgets are expected to remain largely flat in 2009 with an average increase of just 0.16 per cent globally, according to analyst Gartner.
Ian Williams Jan 15 2009 6:44AM Strategy
RIM issues BlackBerry security fix

RIM issues BlackBerry security fix

Research In Motion is advising BlackBerry users to install a new security update for their handsets.
Shaun Nichols Jan 15 2009 6:39AM Security
Tech firms urged to work together to survive downturn

Tech firms urged to work together to survive downturn

Technology companies need to collaborate more effectively if they are to weather the economic storm and guarantee profits.
Phil Muncaster Jan 15 2009 6:39AM Strategy
IBM opens access to patents

IBM opens access to patents

IBM announced today that it will increase the number of technical inventions it makes freely available to others by 50 per cent, and seek less patent protection for its inventions, in an effort to stimulate worldwide innovation and economic growth.
Rosalie Marshall Jan 15 2009 6:39AM Software
Nortel files for bankruptcy protection

Nortel files for bankruptcy protection

Nortel Networks, one of the largest telecoms vendors in the world, is to seek protection from its creditors while it begins restructuring plans in an attempt to save the firm.
Daniel Robinson Jan 15 2009 6:39AM Networking
Networked fridges ‘negotiate’ electricity use

Networked fridges ‘negotiate’ electricity use

The CSIRO has developed a way to network household and commercial fridges together in a distributed peer-to-peer fashion that lets them ‘negotiate’ with each other the best time to consume electricity.
Ry Crozier Jan 14 2009 2:25PM Hardware
Solar storms could lead to IT blackouts

Solar storms could lead to IT blackouts

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has been consulting with experts on the likely damage to the world’s internet infrastructure in 2012, when the solar storms are expected to peak.
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2009 2:08PM Hardware
Serious flaw found in Safari

Serious flaw found in Safari

A researcher has found a flaw that would allow hackers to steal information from those using Mac OS X 10.5, aka Leopard, or Safari for the PC.
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2009 2:08PM Security
Optus cops $110,000 spam fine after talks break down

Optus cops $110,000 spam fine after talks break down

Optus Networks has been handed an $110,000 fine for allegedly breaching the Spam Act after attempts to reach an enforceable undertaking with the communications regulator failed.
Staff Writers Jan 14 2009 1:40PM Telco/ISP
Telstra appeals wholesale voice service ‘red tape’ ruling

Telstra appeals wholesale voice service ‘red tape’ ruling

Telstra’s lawyers will appeal a determination by the Australian Competition Tribunal that overturned an ACCC ruling to release the carrier from specific wholesale local voice service regulations.
Staff Writers Jan 14 2009 1:37PM Telco/ISP
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
Top 25 dangerous programming errors identified by panel of experts

Top 25 dangerous programming errors identified by panel of experts

The 25 most dangerous programming errors that lead to security bugs and enable cybercrime have been identified.
Dan Raywood Jan 14 2009 11:23AM Security
Privileged accounts create 'gaping hole' for IT security

Privileged accounts create 'gaping hole' for IT security

The potential abuse of privileged accounts in the current financial environment is a gaping hole in company security.
Dan Raywood Jan 14 2009 11:14AM Security
Paris Hilton's website infects users with data-stealing trojan

Paris Hilton's website infects users with data-stealing trojan

The official website for Paris Hilton has been targeted by cybercriminals to distribute malware, and most anti-virus scanners are not detecting the threat.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 14 2009 11:02AM Security
New phishing ploy exploits secure sessions to hijack data

New phishing ploy exploits secure sessions to hijack data

Researchers have discovered a new way for attackers to phish for credentials without the need to send emails or trick users into visiting a malicious website.
Dan Kaplan Jan 14 2009 10:49AM Security

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