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ICANN recommendations on fast-flux hosting not tough enough: experts

ICANN recommendations on fast-flux hosting not tough enough: experts

Security experts have expressed skepticism that recent recommendations from ICANN for combatting fast-flux hosting will do much to stop the practice, which is utilised by criminal bot herders to mask their activities.
Jack Rogers Mar 13 2008 9:45AM Security
"Goolag" search-scan tool unlikely to spawn wave of attacks

"Goolag" search-scan tool unlikely to spawn wave of attacks

A new tool that uses the Google search engine to scan websites for vulnerabilities -- released last week by the flamboyant Texas-based hacking consortium known as Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc) -- is not likely to enable a wave of new attacks from hackers, experts say.
Jack Rogers Feb 26 2008 10:16AM Security
(ISC)2 publishes free guide on hiring information security experts

(ISC)2 publishes free guide on hiring information security experts

(ISC)2, the international information systems security certification consortium, has developed a free reference guide to assist HR professionals in recruiting information security specialists.
Carolyn Hunter Jan 23 2008 11:09AM Security
Experts sound alarm on Silentbanker Trojan

Experts sound alarm on Silentbanker Trojan

Researchers have uncovered a new banking Trojan which steals user data from more than 400 banks worldwide..
Shaun Nichols Jan 16 2008 7:07AM Security
Experts talk up enterprise voice over Wi-Fi

Experts talk up enterprise voice over Wi-Fi

Voice over Wi-Fi has made some inroads into consumer markets, but several inhibiting factors are temporarily restraining its adoption by business, according to a new study from ABI Research..
Robert Jaques Dec 20 2007 7:39AM Networking
Experts warns of Banker Trojan peril

Experts warns of Banker Trojan peril

Primary threat to online shoppers this Christmas.
Robert Jaques Dec 19 2007 11:35AM Security
Experts warn of hacking 'cold war'

Experts warn of hacking 'cold war'

Government groups around the world are becoming increasingly involved in efforts to launch and defend against web-based attacks, security experts warn..
Shaun Nichols Nov 30 2007 8:07AM Security
AOL patches flaw with AIM 6.5; experts warn against corporate platform use

AOL patches flaw with AIM 6.5; experts warn against corporate platform use

AOL patched a flaw allowing remote code execution when it released AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.5, but researchers are still urging caution for enterprise users of the application.
Frank Washkuch Oct 18 2007 10:05AM Security
Experts blast US nanotech report

Experts blast US nanotech report

A US government plan to prioritise research on the potential environmental, health and safety impacts of nanotechnology has been criticised by a leading researcher on emerging nanotechnology.
Clement James Sep 17 2007 2:30PM Software
Experts warn of 'menacing' internet addiction

Experts warn of 'menacing' internet addiction

Internet addiction is as dangerous as other "extreme addictive disorders" including gambling, sex addiction and kleptomania, according to Israeli researchers.
Robert Jaques Aug 21 2007 7:59AM Telco/ISP
Apple's iPhone a security nightmare for enterprises

Apple's iPhone a security nightmare for enterprises

When Apple's iPhone hits the streets this week, two things are likely: It'll be widely successful - as Apple's other consumer products have been - and it'll pose unknown risks to enterprise networks wherever it shows up.
Jim Carr Jun 27 2007 7:18AM Security
Experts investigate 'Harry Potter hack'

Experts investigate 'Harry Potter hack'

Was the final book in the Harry Potter series really breached by hackers? Security experts today said they doubt it.
Frank Washkuch Jun 22 2007 10:00AM Security
Experts: Consider Safari security before deployment

Experts: Consider Safari security before deployment

Organisations considering deploying Apple's new Windows-compatible Safari should consider the security impact the web browser may pose, experts said today.
Dan Kaplan Jun 13 2007 9:42AM Security
US experts question Microsoft's aQuantive buy

US experts question Microsoft's aQuantive buy

Market-watcher, Ovum, is questioning whether Microsoft's US$6 billion (A$7.3 billion) offer is too high a price to pay for online marketing agency aQuantive.
Robert Jaques May 22 2007 11:59AM Software
Auscert2007: Security experts flock to Gold Coast

Auscert2007: Security experts flock to Gold Coast

Australian IT professionals will have an opportunity to discuss critical security issues with security experts during AusCERT2007.
Staff Writers May 17 2007 7:15AM Security
Experts warn of .doc attacks

Experts warn of .doc attacks

Legacy copies of Word wide open.
Iain Thomson Apr 27 2007 3:30PM Security
Experts call for global IT security police

Experts call for global IT security police

Global force to deal with a global problem, says Kaspersky.
Matt Chapman Apr 26 2007 1:30PM Security
Experts call for public disclosure of information leaks

Experts call for public disclosure of information leaks

Employees remain the greatest risk to an organisation's data.
Staff Writers Apr 18 2007 2:57PM Security
Experts eye up iris recognition

Experts eye up iris recognition

Iris recognition is destined to become most used and researched biometric technology, according to industry experts.
Clement James Apr 11 2007 1:48PM Security
Experts: Install .ani patch immediately

Experts: Install .ani patch immediately

Security experts are urging Australian IT administrators to immediately install Microsoft’s out-of-cycle patch released last week, to prevent the spread of the critical .ani cursor vulnerability.
Negar Salek Apr 10 2007 11:19AM Security

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