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No brain cancer link to mobile phones, study says

No brain cancer link to mobile phones, study says

Ten years of using a mobile phone results in no increased risk of a tumour in the nerve connecting the ear to the brain, researchers said on Tuesday.
Staff Writers Aug 31 2005 3:07PM Oddware
Mobile workforce - security nightmare or opportunity?

Mobile workforce - security nightmare or opportunity?

Over the last decade blackberries, mobile phones, laptops, PDAs and a variety of other devices have become intrinsic to both our working and personal lives. It is impossible to imagine a life without them. Consumers and businesses alike have seen the advantages of real time communication and have embraced the technology that allows them to do more whilst on the move.
Dave Taylor Aug 3 2005 12:02PM Security
Westan launches mobile broadband offering

Westan launches mobile broadband offering

Distributor Westan has signed an agreement with iBurst partner Independent Service Provider to market the wireless broadband service to the reseller channel.
Byron Connolly Jul 5 2005 11:31AM Telco/ISP
Shane Warne brings more fun to the phone

Shane Warne brings more fun to the phone

Fans can now have Shane Warne on their phones, with Korean mobile games developer Com2uS announcing a Shane Warne Cricket for Mobile game.
Damien Virulhapen Jun 30 2005 10:51AM Telco/ISP
Australians embrace mobile phones

Australians embrace mobile phones

The number of Australian mobile phone users will grow to 19.2 million this year, according to an industry analyst.
Vivienne Fisher May 31 2005 11:49AM Telco/ISP
Mobile phone industry has record quarter

Mobile phone industry has record quarter

The mobile phone industry had a record first quarter with 180.6 million units sold worldwide.
Ron Osborn May 27 2005 11:40AM Telco/ISP
ACA probes fixed cellular terminals

ACA probes fixed cellular terminals

The Australian Communications Authority is looking into use of a device that allows people to make cheaper calls from a fixed phone to a mobile phone.
Staff Writers May 26 2005 3:20PM Telco/ISP
Commwarrior reaches mobile phone heartland

Commwarrior reaches mobile phone heartland

Commwarrior, the first mobile phone virus that spreads via MMS messages, has made its way to Finland.
David Quainton May 20 2005 11:10AM Security
Y2K - Not a patch on mobile working grief

Y2K - Not a patch on mobile working grief

Managing mobile security is the biggest IT challenge since the millennium bug, a mobile working study suggests.
David Quainton May 17 2005 2:44PM Security
MMS mobile virus begins to spread

MMS mobile virus begins to spread

Commwarrior, the mobile phone virus that spreads via MMS, could be even bigger trouble than Cabir, anti-virus experts are warning.
David Quainton May 11 2005 11:15AM Security
Mobile phone viruses on the increase

Mobile phone viruses on the increase

52 viruses are capable of infecting mobile phones and some reports are suggesting the figure could even be as high as 71, according to the findings of a new study.
David Quainton Apr 25 2005 5:08PM Security
Mass-mailers decline but mobile threats and phishing rise

Mass-mailers decline but mobile threats and phishing rise

Mass-mailer viruses tapered off in the first quarter of this year but mobile viruses, phishing attacks, and exploits of software vulnerabilities emerged as top threats, according to a report by McAfee's AVERT research unit.
Marcia Savage Apr 25 2005 4:55PM Security
Answer to mobile phone viruses?

Answer to mobile phone viruses?

New Zealand developer SimWorks has outlined plans to develop a reseller channel in Australia for its mobile phone anti-virus software.
Fleur Doidge Apr 15 2005 4:26PM Security
Mabir phone worm risk low

Mabir phone worm risk low

Security company Sophos has advised that the risk posed to mobile phone users by the Mabir worm is very low.
Staff Writers Apr 13 2005 3:45PM Security
Review: DESlock+

Review: DESlock+

We have looked at DESlock+ before, with its DESkey USB tokens and file encryption software. And while the previous version impressed us enough to win Best Buy in our Data Encryption test last year, it is safe to say that the product has been improved by leaps and bounds since then.
Jon Tullett Apr 8 2005 12:00AM Security
Review: NMS for PC

Review: NMS for PC

NMS for PC v2.8 is a file encryption system with some interesting bells and whistles. The software integrates into the Windows logon process, using logon to ensure that access to encrypted data is limited to authorized users.
Jon Tullett Apr 8 2005 12:00AM Security
Review: PKWARE SecureZIP for Windows

Review: PKWARE SecureZIP for Windows

Using zip archives to compress and transfer files has become such a standard part of everyday computing that the notion of using the same tools for security should come easily to most users.
Jon Tullett Apr 8 2005 12:00AM Security
Review: SafeBoot

Review: SafeBoot

Control Break's SafeBoot offers a lot of features, but we were a bit put off by several being cited as available at an extra cost, including some basic-looking items such as a scripted administration tool, or a database backup utility.
Jon Tullett Apr 8 2005 12:00AM Security
Review: SafeGuard Easy

Review: SafeGuard Easy

SafeGuard Easy encrypts the entire disk and places agent software in the master boot record, requiring authentication before the OS is loaded.
Jon Tullett Apr 8 2005 12:00AM Security
Avaya to develop apps for Symbian

Avaya to develop apps for Symbian

US communications vendor Avaya has signed with mobility platform vendor Symbian to develop enterprise telephony and collaboration capabilities for Symbian OS smartphones.
Staff Writers Mar 21 2005 10:45AM Telco/ISP

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