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Virus activity up, infection times down

Virus activity up, infection times down

The number of computer viruses increased in the first half of 2005 while infection times have decreased, according to research by antivirus supplier Sophos.
Marcia Savage Jun 30 2005 10:14PM Security
FTC crack down on 'lonely housewives' sex spam

FTC crack down on 'lonely housewives' sex spam

The FTC has won a court order shutting down a spam operation that allegedly emailed millions of internet users with sexually explicit messages in order to drive traffic to its website.
René Millman May 27 2005 11:48AM Security
Clamping down on phishers: Priceless

Clamping down on phishers: Priceless

Nearly 1,400 phishing websites and another 750 purporting to sell credit card numbers have been closed down following a clampdown by MasterCard.
René Millman May 13 2005 4:47PM Security
Google down – hijacking or human error?

Google down – hijacking or human error?

Google refuted rumors it was hacked on Sunday, following a 15 minute downtime.
Melissa Loveday May 10 2005 12:29PM Security
What it comes down to is risk

What it comes down to is risk

Any good information security program should always relate to the business case and its tolerance for risk. The risk tolerance of an organization is the baseline that the program should address, including any additional legal requirements.
Kevin Dickey, Apr 18 2005 12:45PM Security
Companies track down online tsunami relief scams

Companies track down online tsunami relief scams

MasterCard International and NameProtect are donating their services to help law enforcement agencies stop online fraudsters from exploiting tsunami relief efforts.
Marcia Savage Jan 10 2005 6:59PM Security
3Com lays down gauntlet to Cisco

3Com lays down gauntlet to Cisco

3Com has claimed its challenge to Cisco's dominance of global networking hardware sales is market ready with a range of switches that complete its product arsenal - the latest from a quadrupled R&D investment that has resulted in 160 new products this year and 240 more promised for 2005.
Fleur Doidge Nov 26 2004 12:00AM Hardware
House approves bills to crack down on spyware

House approves bills to crack down on spyware

Staff Writers Nov 12 2004 5:08PM Security
House cracks down on efraud

House cracks down on efraud
Staff Writers Nov 12 2004 5:07PM Security
Bournemouth locks down email with encryption roll out

Bournemouth locks down email with encryption roll out

Bournemouth Borough Council in Dorset has rolled out an email encryption system in a move designed to achieve compliance with the UK Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts.
Robert Jaques Nov 3 2004 4:17PM Security
Bournemouth locks down email with encryption roll out

Bournemouth locks down email with encryption roll out

Bournemouth Borough Council in Dorset, UK, has rolled out an email encryption system in a move designed to achieve compliance with the UK Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts.
Robert Jaques Nov 1 2004 4:56PM Security
Ireland clamps down on premium rate phone fraud

Ireland clamps down on premium rate phone fraud

In a bid to combat the growing problem of premium rate telephone fraud, Ireland's telecoms regulator ComReg has taken the radical step of blocking calls to 13 different countries, including the Cook Islands and Mauritania.
Robert Jaques Sep 28 2004 9:31AM Security
Dell CEO brings services, printing message down under

Dell CEO brings services, printing message down under

Dell's CEO has reaffirmed the direct juggernaut's commitment to expanding into services and consumer electronics as he embarked on a whirlwind trip to meet Australian partners and customers.
Sarah Stokely Sep 28 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telecommunications company TDC has successfully completed deployment of a security system at its network edge designed to protect subscribers from spam, viruses and other malicious attacks.
Robert Jaques Sep 24 2004 9:45AM Security
Security chief lays down law on regulation

Security chief lays down law on regulation

Increased regulation will be the main driver of security for the forseeable future according to a security expert.
René Millman Sep 22 2004 4:05PM Security
China clamps down on Internet porn

China clamps down on Internet porn

The Chinese government is increasing its crackdown on internet pornography by threatening culprits with life imprisonment.
Melissa Loveday Sep 9 2004 5:17PM Security
Microsoft moves to shut down SP2 file sharing sites

Microsoft moves to shut down SP2 file sharing sites

Microsoft has slapped threats of legal action against a web site after it offered Microsoft's new service pack through the BitTorrent file sharing network.
René Millman Aug 16 2004 4:17PM Security
Netspace eyes channel sales down south

Netspace eyes channel sales down south

Melbourne ISP Netspace has rolled out a formal channel program with a view to accelerating its growth and signing 300 resellers by Christmas.
Fleur Doidge Aug 5 2004 12:00AM Networking
Glitch prompts Jetstar to shut down promotional website

Glitch prompts Jetstar to shut down promotional website
Vivienne Fisher Jul 13 2004 12:00AM Security
Feds to crack down on market power abuse

Feds to crack down on market power abuse

Resellers have welcomed the Federal Treasurer’s announcement of a major package of reforms to the Trade Practices Act, a move aimed at helping smaller businesses fight anti-competitive behaviour by bigger companies.
Fleur Doidge Jun 25 2004 12:00AM Strategy

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