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Colorado ISP co-op blocks DoS attacks, improves service

Colorado ISP co-op blocks DoS attacks, improves service

Bijou Telephone Co-op, which provides internet access to 10,000 businesses and homes east of Denver, Colo., has implemented iPolicy Network's technology to block attacks that were eating up bandwidth and degrading service.
Marcia Savage Sep 13 2004 9:51PM Security
ACE serves time on zero day attacks

ACE serves time on zero day attacks

Global insurance company ACE has rolled out a network perimeter security system designed to protect itself from the danger posed by zero-day attacks.
Robert Jaques Sep 6 2004 5:29PM Security
Phishing attacks include Trojans

Phishing attacks include Trojans

Phishing attackers are now including Trojan code, which could log keystrokes and capture passwords.
Jon Tullett Aug 16 2004 2:44PM Security
US rival attacks Aust traffic-cam maker

US rival attacks Aust traffic-cam maker

Melbourne-based digital camera maker Redflex Traffic Systems has been accused of patent infringement by a US rival.
Staff Writers Jul 22 2004 12:00AM Oddware
Health trust finds a way to block attacks quickly

Health trust finds a way to block attacks quickly

A year ago, Homefirst Community Trust was struggling to keep up with the flood of patches for new software vulnerabilities. IT manager Pat Black tells Ron Condon how he managed to get security under control
Ron Condon Jun 23 2004 3:14PM Security
Phishing attacks continue to strike

Phishing attacks continue to strike

Commercial and financial spam has overtaken the volume of pornographic spam in circulation.
Dan Ilett Jun 21 2004 12:59PM Security
Deloitte survey shows rise in attacks but flat security budgets

Deloitte survey shows rise in attacks but flat security budgets

A survey of top financial services firms by Deloitte & Touche showed that a majority of financial institutions have suffered external attacks within the past year but many don't expect their security budgets to grow.
Marcia Savage May 26 2004 11:26PM Security
Phishing attacks continue to climb

Phishing attacks continue to climb

The number of new, unique phishing attacks rose 180 percent between March and April, according to a report issued Monday by the Anti-Phishing Working Group.
Marcia Savage May 24 2004 6:56PM Security
Phishing attacks on the rise

Phishing attacks on the rise

Phishing attacks shot up 43 percent in March for an average of 13 new scams each day, according to a report released Monday by the Anti-Phishing Working Group.
Marcia Savage Apr 20 2004 7:58PM Security
Surge in browser-based attacks

Surge in browser-based attacks

Browser-based attacks are on the rise, according to the second annual survey on IT security and the workforce from the Computing Technology Industry Assocation (CompTIA).
Marcia Savage Apr 12 2004 11:56PM Security
California Bill attacks internet privacy

California Bill attacks internet privacy

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has asked Californian internet users to contact their legislative representatives in connection with two misguided anti-piracy bills that it claims will dramatically curtail their rights to privacy and anonymity.
Steve Gold Mar 18 2004 2:55PM Security
More attacks coming from Aust: report

More attacks coming from Aust: report

Australia is moving up the rankings in terms of how many attacks originate from this country, according to an internet threat report.
Vivienne Fisher Mar 17 2004 12:00AM Security
Partner attacks Microsoft CRM critics

Partner attacks Microsoft CRM critics

An ISV partner has attacked critics of Microsoft CRM, arguing that long-standing CRM vendor FrontRange is not qualified to assess the new application.
Fleur Doidge Mar 15 2004 12:00AM Software
Phishing Attacks Arrive In Australia

Phishing Attacks Arrive In Australia

The phishing attacks plaguing US and European companies over the last 12 to 18 months have arrived in Australia, with Westpac reporting its customers being bombarded with emails earlier this week.
Steve Gold Mar 12 2004 3:12PM Security
Dutch Government drafts legislation to tackle DDoS attacks

Dutch Government drafts legislation to tackle DDoS attacks

The Netherlands is to to join a growing list of countries that prohibit the production of malware.
Steve Gold Mar 4 2004 1:41PM Security
Phishing attacks grow by 50 per cent in a month

Phishing attacks grow by 50 per cent in a month

Phishing attacks and other types of email fraud have grown a staggering 50 per cent over the last month according to a new report.
Rene Millman Feb 17 2004 4:05PM Security
Industry attacks draft bush broadband incentives

Industry attacks draft bush broadband incentives

Industry leaders have criticised the government’s draft regional broadband guidelines, arguing that the benefits may accrue mostly to established players.
Fleur Doidge Feb 3 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
On the Highway: Forensics really can help you stop future attacks

On the Highway: Forensics really can help you stop future attacks

Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it.
Peter Stephenson Jan 22 2004 11:15AM Security
Of 'Zombie' Computers and DDoS Attacks: The Security Liability

Of 'Zombie' Computers and DDoS Attacks: The Security Liability

Two years ago, Internet security in the United States changed dramatically when Amazon.com, CNN, Yahoo, E*TRADE, ZDNet and others fell victim to what has come to be known as a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.
Dorsey Morrow Jan 16 2004 5:13PM Security
Twenty Years of Smartcards and Smartcard Attacks

Twenty Years of Smartcards and Smartcard Attacks

Take another look at that replacement credit card from your bank.
Allen Chilver Jan 16 2004 4:47PM Security

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