social

Businesses are next after Dalai Lama hack

Businesses are next after Dalai Lama hack

A Chinese hacking plot uncovered at the weekend could have grave implications for organisations, as most are vulnerable to the social malware techniques used in the attack, a new report warns.
Phil Muncaster Mar 31 2009 10:45AM Security
Study: Mobile Instant Messaging on the rise

Study: Mobile Instant Messaging on the rise

More and more Australian mobile phone users are using their mobile phones for instant messaging and social networking, according to new research by m.Net.
Brett Winterford Mar 30 2009 3:39PM Telco/ISP
BBC.com mulls global media options

BBC.com mulls global media options

Australian fans of Dr Who and other BBC properties may soon have cause to rejoice.
Nate Cochrane Mar 7 2009 11:52AM Strategy
An eye on security for 2009

An eye on security for 2009

There were several fundamental challenges in the security field last year, and this year will be no different, according to Websense's Phil Vasic.
Phil Vasic Feb 27 2009 12:14PM Security
Web users concerned over data privacy

Web users concerned over data privacy

Data privacy is a major concern for the majority of web users with 80 per cent of users won't give it up for more relevant advertising, according to new research.
Rosalie Marshall Feb 23 2009 10:35AM Security
Firms set to mine social computing for CRM

Firms set to mine social computing for CRM

More than half of companies are likely to establish online communities to help them with their CRM initiatives by next year, but poor management may cause many of these projects to backfire, according to Gartner.
Phil Muncaster Feb 21 2009 7:37AM Software
British troops may face Facebook ban

British troops may face Facebook ban

British soldiers serving in Afghanistan have been banned from using social networking sites for reasons of national security, according to reports.
Staff Writers Feb 17 2009 10:24AM Security
Obama's digital kingmaker advises Aussies to get "real"

Obama's digital kingmaker advises Aussies to get "real"

It's time to drop the corporate-speak to start dealing with your supporters, customers and partners like human beings.
Nate Cochrane Feb 13 2009 3:17PM Strategy
Popular Facebook group used for sending malware to 1.5 million members

Popular Facebook group used for sending malware to 1.5 million members

A group created on the Facebook website has been identified as being riddled with malicious links.
Dan Raywood Feb 13 2009 10:59AM Security
Twitter users saved from spam overload

Twitter users saved from spam overload

TwitterHawk, a new target marketing provider, said on Saturday it would curtail its services to try and save Twitter users from spam.
Staff Writers Feb 9 2009 10:18AM Security
Social networking websites make recruiting spies difficult

Social networking websites make recruiting spies difficult

A social networking world makes it harder for the UK intelligence services to recruit a spy without a profile, as Ken Munro explains.
Ken Munro Feb 4 2009 2:53PM Security
Most businesses missing Facebook policy

Most businesses missing Facebook policy

More than half the respondents of a recent poll said their organisation does not have a policy on using Facebook.
Angela Moscaritolo Feb 4 2009 10:39AM Security
Web identity hijacking on the rise

Web identity hijacking on the rise

Business professionals are being warned to create and maintain online profiles in all the major social networks in order to mitigate the risk of criminals impersonating them and mining sensitive corporate and personal information.
Phil Muncaster Feb 3 2009 10:55AM Security
Facebook plays down privacy concerns

Facebook plays down privacy concerns

Social networking giant Facebook has denied reports in the press that it is selling details of its 150 million users to multinational companies for market research purposes.
Rosalie Marshall Feb 3 2009 10:49AM Security
Websense bolsters anti-spam with Defensio buy

Websense bolsters anti-spam with Defensio buy

Content security vendor Websense has announced the acquisition of social media anti-spam firm Defensio.
Phil Muncaster Jan 30 2009 12:17AM Security
IT engineers to be taught social skills

IT engineers to be taught social skills

IT engineers are to be taught social skills as well as programming in a new course from the Potsdam University south of Berlin.
Iain Thomson Jan 13 2009 3:08PM Training & Development
Social networking juror kicked out of court

Social networking juror kicked out of court

Criminals are expected to face up to their actions in court, but trial by Facebook is not an option, apparently, as a British juror discovered after being booted out for running a poll on the social not-working site to determine the defendants’ guilt.
Sylvie Barak Nov 26 2008 3:42PM Software
Haley to become the next Oracle business unit

Haley to become the next Oracle business unit

Aussie business rules and compliance software developer Haley is the latest firm to be acquired by Oracle.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2008 12:02AM Software
Social networking good for business

Social networking good for business

A new report by the think tank Demos has concluded that staff should be encouraged to use social networking sites as part of their daily activities.
Iain Thomson Oct 30 2008 3:13PM Training & Development
Gartner urges government investment in Web 2.0

Gartner urges government investment in Web 2.0

Analyst firm Gartner has warned that governments need to step up their commitment to social networks.
Rosalie Marshall Oct 24 2008 6:48AM Software

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?