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Few second-hand hard disks wiped

Few second-hand hard disks wiped

A significant proportion of hard disks analysed in an ongoing study contained sensitive data about businesses and individuals.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 6 2008 10:35AM Security
Feds grapple with ABG under-participation

Feds grapple with ABG under-participation

The Department of Communications and Broadband has made a callout to ISPs to take advantage of the ‘free marketing’ and customer lead generation offered by the Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) initiative.
Ry Crozier Nov 6 2008 9:43AM Telco/ISP
More Aussie spammers caught under ACMA’s iron fist

More Aussie spammers caught under ACMA’s iron fist

The Ad Company has copped a formal warning from the Australian Communications and Media Authority for alleged breaches of the Spam Act.
Staff Writers Nov 6 2008 9:42AM Security
Adobe Acrobat 8 full of holes

Adobe Acrobat 8 full of holes

Users of version 8 of Adobe's ubiquitous PDF reader software should patch immediately to version 8.1.3 or upgrade to version 9 to prevent problems caused by serious flaws in the software.
Stewart Meagher Nov 6 2008 6:23AM Security
Mini magnetosphere makes Mars manned missions manageable

Mini magnetosphere makes Mars manned missions manageable

Heading off to Mars has always been seen as the next step in human endeavour in space.
INQUIRER Newsdesk Nov 6 2008 6:23AM Strategy
Microsoft wants to lure Internet startups

Microsoft wants to lure Internet startups

Microsoft launched a new programme Wednesday to help small Internet business upstarts grow up by using its software, technical support and connections at a discount.
Egan Orion Nov 6 2008 6:23AM Software
Intel's Atom drives processor sales

Intel's Atom drives processor sales

Intel's Atom processor has been a significant factor in driving processor sales to record numbers, according to IDC.
Iain Thomson Nov 6 2008 6:15AM Hardware
SAP adds virtualisation to NetWeaver

SAP adds virtualisation to NetWeaver

German software giant SAP has unveiled new features in its NetWeaver technology platform, aimed at helping enterprises make better use and sense of their IT landscapes.
David Neal Nov 6 2008 6:15AM Software
Apple confirms Papermaster hire

Apple confirms Papermaster hire

Apple has confirmed the hiring of ex-IBM executive Mark Papermaster, and has issued an official announcement outlining his role within the company.
Shaun Nichols Nov 6 2008 6:15AM Hardware
Games vending machines to appear on UK streets

Games vending machines to appear on UK streets

Sony Entertainment and Universal Pictures have teamed up to bring "instant entertainment" vending machines, packed chock full of PS3 games, Blu-ray movies and downloadable music, to Britain’s street corners.
Sylvie Barak Nov 5 2008 2:47PM Software
Nokia plans to make job cuts

Nokia plans to make job cuts

Nokia has said that it could be cutting as many as 600 employees in a series of reorganisations.
Shaun Nichols Nov 5 2008 2:45PM Telco/ISP
Corporate bloggers urged to tighten security

Corporate bloggers urged to tighten security

Network security vendor Network Box has launched a Secure Blogging Guide giving corporate bloggers best practice advice on how to avoid being hacked.
Phil Muncaster Nov 5 2008 2:45PM Security
Seagate speeds up "world's fastest and greenest drive"

Seagate speeds up "world's fastest and greenest drive"

Storage provider Seagate solutions has introduced a new drive called the Savvio 15K.2 HDD, which it is advertising as the “world’s fastest and greenest drive”.
Rosalie Marshall Nov 5 2008 2:45PM Hardware
Better HD video comes to the web

Better HD video comes to the web

Recast Digital is promising high-definition and DVD-quality video delivered over the internet without the need for specialist software or workstation-class hardware.
Daniel Robinson Nov 5 2008 2:45PM Software
Worm emerges for latest Microsoft flaw

Worm emerges for latest Microsoft flaw

Attacks reported on recently-patched Windows hole.
Shaun Nichols Nov 5 2008 2:45PM Software
NBN public debate in Sydney misses the point

NBN public debate in Sydney misses the point

iiNet has imparted a blunt warning to both Terria and Telstra at today’s highly-anticipated debate, calling on both parties to drop historical and theoretical arguments and focus on the best interests of the customer.
Ry Crozier Nov 5 2008 2:41PM Telco/ISP
No NBN without Telstra: Budde

No NBN without Telstra: Budde

Telstra cannot be cut out of National Broadband Network discussions even if Terria or Acacia were to win the tender, according to telco analyst Paul Budde.
Ry Crozier Nov 5 2008 2:41PM Telco/ISP
The Ad company comes under fire from ACMA

The Ad company comes under fire from ACMA

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has issued a formal warning to The Ad Company Pty Ltd for alleged breaches of the Spam Act 2003.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2008 1:33PM Security
Obama leads spam election race

Obama leads spam election race

As Americans go to the polls to elect their 44th President, the security industry is facing a possible end to spam linked to the candidates.
Dan Raywood Nov 5 2008 10:02AM Security
Vulnerability patched in Google's Android-powered phone

Vulnerability patched in Google's Android-powered phone

Google and T-Mobile late last week began rolling out a patch to users of the G1 phone to address a security vulnerability in the Android operating system.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 5 2008 9:45AM Security

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