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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fix the SMB protocol

Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fix the SMB protocol

The latest update from Microsoft for its monthly patch batch involves fixing an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that exists in the way that Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol software handles SMB packets.
Chuck Miller Jan 14 2009 10:41AM Security
Internode upgrades capital city bandwidth links

Internode upgrades capital city bandwidth links

Internode is quadrupling the capacity of its bandwidth linking Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide up to multiple 10Gb/s links.
Staff Writers Jan 14 2009 10:25AM Telco/ISP
Experts reveal top 25 programming errors

Experts reveal top 25 programming errors

An industry panel of more than 30 US and international cyber security organisations has published a list of the top 25 programming security errors, and warned that the next generation of developers is still not being trained to deal with the problems.
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2009 6:42AM Software
Vizioncore tool manages virtual machine storage allocation

Vizioncore tool manages virtual machine storage allocation

Vizioncore has released a tool that can optimise the size of virtual machines, enabling businesses to reclaim significant amounts of storage space, the company claimed.
Daniel Robinson Jan 14 2009 6:42AM Storage
Diskeeper launches solid state drive optimiser

Diskeeper launches solid state drive optimiser

Storage maintenance firm Diskeeper has unveiled what it claims is the first optimiser designed exclusively for solid state drives (SSDs), promising faster performance and extended lifespan.
Ian Williams Jan 14 2009 6:42AM Storage
Lack of discipline killing BPM projects

Lack of discipline killing BPM projects

Over half of business process management (BPM) programmes will fail over the next two years because they are implemented without the supporting disciplines, according to a new report from Gartner.
Phil Muncaster Jan 14 2009 6:42AM Strategy
Nortel switch targets unified comms market

Nortel switch targets unified comms market

Nortel has unveiled Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) 5600 Series, extending its Ethernet data series of network hardware aimed at the burgeoning unified communications market.
Dave Bailey Jan 14 2009 6:42AM Networking
Sophos secures government tender

Sophos secures government tender

The ACT Government ICT provider InTACT has selected Sophos Endpoint Security and Control from last year’s government endpoint security open tender.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2009 3:26PM Security
McKinnon pleads guilty to UK hacking offence

McKinnon pleads guilty to UK hacking offence

UK hacker Gary McKinnon is pursuing a new route to avoid extradition to the US – by pleading guilty to an offence in the UK.
Bryan Glick Jan 13 2009 3:10PM Security
IT engineers to be taught social skills

IT engineers to be taught social skills

IT engineers are to be taught social skills as well as programming in a new course from the Potsdam University south of Berlin.
Iain Thomson Jan 13 2009 3:08PM Training & Development
Spammers still reeling from McColo bust

Spammers still reeling from McColo bust

Nearly two months after the bust of hosting firm McColo, spam numbers are still down.
Shaun Nichols Jan 13 2009 3:08PM Security
ACT government retains Sophos

ACT government retains Sophos

The ACT government’s shared ICT services organisation, InTACT, has renewed its agreement with Sophos to supply endpoint security and control software across 27,000 desktops, laptops and file servers.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2009 3:06PM Software
ACMA takes alleged SMS spammers to court

ACMA takes alleged SMS spammers to court

In a local first, the Australian Communications and Media Authority said it has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court in Brisbane against several companies over unsolicited SMS spam.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2009 3:06PM Telco/ISP
ispOne sub-wholesales Telstra ADSL2+ as Optus falters

ispOne sub-wholesales Telstra ADSL2+ as Optus falters

ispOne has inked a new agreement with Telstra that will enable it to sub-wholesale ADSL2+ services to its customer base of 150 ISPs.
Ry Crozier Jan 13 2009 3:05PM Telco/ISP
Wipro, Megasoft implicated in World Bank procurement scandal

Wipro, Megasoft implicated in World Bank procurement scandal

Two more Indian firms have been barred from doing business with the World Bank, less than a month after details of Satyam’s eight-year ban were revealed.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2009 3:04PM Financial Services
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
New spam campaign uses Microsoft and Trend Micro logos

New spam campaign uses Microsoft and Trend Micro logos

Spam emails are being sent that feature both Microsoft and Trend Micro logos.
Dan Raywood Jan 13 2009 10:36AM 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
Oracle update includes 41 security fixes

Oracle update includes 41 security fixes

Oracle will release a major patch update on Tuesday containing 41 security fixes to address vulnerabilities across hundreds of the firm's products.
Rosalie Marshall Jan 13 2009 10:29AM Security
Credit crunch hits outsourcing providers

Credit crunch hits outsourcing providers

The deepening financial crisis is having a dramatic effect on the outsourcing market, according to new figures from Compass Management Consulting.
Phil Muncaster Jan 13 2009 6:44AM Financial Services

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