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U.S.-based website distributing powerful encryption software for al Qaeda

U.S.-based website distributing powerful encryption software for al Qaeda

An al Qaeda-linked website is distributing formidable encryption software -- a sign that the group could be improving other technological capabilities, researchers have warned.
Frank Washkuch Jan 24 2008 10:11AM Security
Ikea rapped for flat-pack spam

Ikea rapped for flat-pack spam

Security firm Tier-3 has warned companies to review IT security arrangements following a potentially serious spam incident that affected the email servers of furniture giant Ikea.
Clement James Jan 23 2008 3:13PM Security
Demand for more IT services in WA

Demand for more IT services in WA

To cash in on the high demand for IT services and products in Western Australia, IT provider Westway Nominees has gone on the acquisition trail, netting its first buy with another WA IT service provider, Reynolds Technology.
Lilia Guan Jan 23 2008 1:48PM Strategy
Barracuda fishes for email archive customers with new kit

Barracuda fishes for email archive customers with new kit

Security firm Barracuda has launched a range of turnkey appliances
Dave Bailey Jan 23 2008 10:51AM Security
Oz company to manage privacy information for New Zealand citizens

Oz company to manage privacy information for New Zealand citizens

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) New Zealand has selected an enterprise content management (ECM) solution from Objective Corporation to support its role in promoting and protecting the privacy of New Zealand citizens.
Staff Writers Jan 22 2008 1:13PM Strategy
Microsoft teams with Barcelona for supercomputing research

Microsoft teams with Barcelona for supercomputing research

The Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC) has joined forces with Microsoft to research the interaction of microprocessors and software over the next 10 years..
Jan 22 2008 7:05AM Hardware
AOL trials IM service for hard of hearing

AOL trials IM service for hard of hearing

AOL has created an instant messaging system designed for deaf and hard of hearing users.
Matt Chapman Jan 21 2008 2:50PM Software
Software pirate in crabs for games scam

Software pirate in crabs for games scam

A UK man who sold counterfeit games, films and music to trawlermen in exchange for a box of crabs has been fined £3,000.
Matt Chapman Jan 21 2008 2:35PM Security
Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008

Malware writers gear up for bumper 2008

Security experts have warned users to focus on securing their whole online lifestyle in 2008.
Clement James Jan 21 2008 6:58AM Security
Analyst sees more consolidation for middleware

Analyst sees more consolidation for middleware

The middleware market will continue to consolidate as firms seek expansion through acquisition, according to an industry analyst..
Matt Chapman Jan 18 2008 7:12AM Software
China heads for world's largest online population

China heads for world's largest online population

China is expected to become the world's foremost online nation this year, according to data from the country's internet monitors..
Simon Burns Jan 18 2008 7:12AM Telco/ISP
ACCC investigates Crazy John's for alleged false advertising

ACCC investigates Crazy John's for alleged false advertising

Only two months after the death of its founding member John Ilhan, mobile phone chain Crazy John has found itself in hot water, with the ACCC over misleading advertising.
Lilia Guan Jan 17 2008 2:47PM Strategy
Sun snaps up MySQL for US$1 billion

Sun snaps up MySQL for US$1 billion

Sun Microsystems has ended the public expectation of open source database vendor MySQL becoming a public entity by announcing it would purchase the company for US$1 billion.
Mitchell Bingemann Jan 17 2008 8:18AM Software
Sony and Apple gear up for 'fierce battle'

Sony and Apple gear up for 'fierce battle'

Apple and Sony are engaged in a "fierce battle" as both firms race to create next-generation super-thin laptop computers, a market watcher predicted today..
Robert Jaques Jan 17 2008 7:33AM Hardware
Oracle to buy BEA Systems for US$8.5 billion

Oracle to buy BEA Systems for US$8.5 billion

Oracle has reached a "definitive agreement" to acquire BEA Systems for approximately US$8.5 billion..
Robert Jaques Jan 17 2008 7:33AM Software
Organisation offers $20,000 for Windows zero-day flaw

Organisation offers $20,000 for Windows zero-day flaw

A little-known cybersecurity intelligence organisation is offering US$20,000 to researchers who can provide exploitable vulnerabilities in Windows or a Windows Diffuse Application.
Jan 16 2008 3:46PM Security
Local recruitment firm goes with UK product for online presence

Local recruitment firm goes with UK product for online presence

Australian employment service provider, Clarius Group has selected the Immediacy Web Content Management (WCM) solution, by Mediasurface to power its corporate and subsidiary websites.
Lilia Guan Jan 16 2008 2:18PM Software
Battery explosion 'not serious' for LG

Battery explosion 'not serious' for LG

An incident in which a notebook battery exploded and caught fire is unlikely to have any lasting impact on manufacturer LG Electronics, analysts in Korea believe.
Simon Burns Jan 16 2008 11:12AM Hardware
More “bang for buck” for ISPs who jump aboard new undersea cable

More “bang for buck” for ISPs who jump aboard new undersea cable

Internode, iiNet and iPrimus have all jumped aboard PIPE Network’s new $200 million undersea high-speed cable, announcing they will use it to route up to 60 percent of their total Internet traffic and increase customer data allowances.
Mitchell Bingemann Jan 15 2008 2:30PM Telco/ISP
Spam for all occasions

Spam for all occasions

Spammers were more naughty than nice this past holiday season, according to Symantec’s monthly ‘State of Spam’ report.
Staff Writers Jan 15 2008 2:12PM Security

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