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More companies feeling the strain of cyber attacks

More companies feeling the strain of cyber attacks

Cyber attacks are becoming more prevalent and more successful, according to Symantec.
SC Australia Staff Mar 24 2009 10:21AM Security
New generic TLDs will open cyber squatting floodgates

New generic TLDs will open cyber squatting floodgates

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo) has expressed concerns over the impact of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) proposed by Icann as it released annual figures showing a continued increase in cyber squatting cases.
Phil Muncaster Mar 17 2009 6:17AM Telco/ISP
Internet filtering ineffective in fight against terror

Internet filtering ineffective in fight against terror

Cross "fighting terrorism" off the list of reasons Senator Stephen Conroy wants to introduce mandatory ISP-level Internet Filtering.
Brett Winterford Mar 13 2009 12:09PM Security
Russian youth group claims responsibility for 2007 Estonian attacks

Russian youth group claims responsibility for 2007 Estonian attacks

A group backed by the Kremlin have claimed responsibility for a series of cyber-attacks against Estonia two years ago.
Dan Raywood Mar 12 2009 10:58AM Security
Poor password practice putting users at risk

Poor password practice putting users at risk

Internet users are still unwilling to sacrifice convenience to safeguard their online details, despite the growing amount of online fraud and other types of cyber crime, according to recent research by analyst firm Gartner.
Staff Writers Feb 26 2009 10:51AM Security
Cybercriminals need to be punished

Cybercriminals need to be punished

F-secure has re-ignited its push for the establishment of a global legislative authority that apprehends cyber thieves, claiming it’s the only way to stop them.
Negar Salek Dec 6 2008 8:22AM Security
Cybercriminals need to be punished

Cybercriminals need to be punished

F-secure has re-ignited its push for the establishment of a global legislative authority that apprehends cyber thieves, claiming it’s the only way to stop them.
Negar Salek Dec 5 2008 1:51PM Security
Europe adopts new cyber crime agenda

Europe adopts new cyber crime agenda

The European Union has adopted the European Commission's strategy on cyber crime, and called for better co-operation between businesses and the police.
Nov 28 2008 2:36PM Security
Europe adopts new cyber crime agenda

Europe adopts new cyber crime agenda

EU vice president calls for co-operation and information exchange between
member states.
Staff Writers Nov 28 2008 10:51AM Security
Cybercriminals gearing up for Cyber Monday

Cybercriminals gearing up for Cyber Monday

Security experts are warning of socially engineered threats targeting users this holiday season.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 27 2008 10:24AM Security
Hackers rather than government blamed for cyber attacks on Georgia

Hackers rather than government blamed for cyber attacks on Georgia

The Russian government has been cleared of any direct involvement in cyber attacks on Georgia.
Dan Raywood Oct 20 2008 10:18AM Security
Cyber lawyers fall out over MySpace suicide

Cyber lawyers fall out over MySpace suicide

Defendant not guilt of breaking hacker law, say legal eagles.
Andrew Charlesworth Aug 7 2008 7:39AM Software
Countering cyber terrorism in third-world countries

Countering cyber terrorism in third-world countries

A joint project with the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Terrorism is hoped to increase the cyberdefense capacity of developing countries.
Chuck Miller May 26 2008 9:57AM Security
US Presidential campaign cyberattacks appear here to stay

US Presidential campaign cyberattacks appear here to stay

The websites of both Democratic presidential candidates have been hit by cross-site scripting (XSS) exploits.
Sue Apr 25 2008 12:32PM Security
Industry reflects on Cyber Storm 2

Industry reflects on Cyber Storm 2

Groups involved in the Cyber Storm 2 security exercise presented their first thoughts on the simulated attack drill..
Shaun Nichols Apr 11 2008 7:52AM Security
Cyber Storm II underway from DHS

Cyber Storm II underway from DHS

To strengthen the nation's cybersecurity preparedness, the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week is holding its second Cyber Storm event, a five-day exercise for government agencies and businesses.
Sue Marquette Mar 12 2008 10:00AM Security
Microsoft arms Australian Federal Police with cyber weapons

Microsoft arms Australian Federal Police with cyber weapons

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) will receive a technology boost in the fight against child predators and paedophiles with the launch of an online tracking system, developed and donated by Microsoft.
Lilia Guan Mar 7 2008 1:01PM Security
Cyber Storm II offers proactive IT security

Cyber Storm II offers proactive IT security

Telstra has been working closely with government and the IT industry to ensure it is ready and resilient to possible cyber attacks as part of its involvement in the international simulated Cyber Storm II exercise being held 11-14 March, 2008.
a Staff Writer Mar 7 2008 12:53PM Security
U.S. in middle of cyber war with China, Russia?

U.S. in middle of cyber war with China, Russia?

The Cold War may be over, but the global battle over information security is heating up, as U.S. intelligence experts struggle to fend off relentless cyber attacks emanating from China and Russia on critical databases.
Jan 18 2008 4:14PM Security
Much work to be done as US National Cyber Security Awareness Month begins

Much work to be done as US National Cyber Security Awareness Month begins

A joint McAfee and National Cyber Security Alliance study, released today to kick off National Cyber Security Awareness Month, reports that while 98 percent of 378 respondents believe keeping security software up to date is important, less than half – 48 percent – of their computers had not been updated in the past month.
Dan Kaplan Oct 3 2007 10:11AM Security

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