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Court says US spammers must pay more than a billion dollars in fines

Court says US spammers must pay more than a billion dollars in fines
Staff Writers Jan 14 2005 5:07PM Security
US is world spam gorilla

US is world spam gorilla

The United States was the world's 800-pound spam-spewing gorilla for 2004, a spot it held fthroughout the year, a UK anti-virus firm has said.
Staff Writers Dec 29 2004 1:44PM Software
Brisbane ISV signs three US deals

Brisbane ISV signs three US deals

Brisbane ISV Ephox has signed three OEM deals with US-based companies for its browser-based authoring software EditLive! for Java, ahead of plans to expand into Europe in 2005.
Fleur Doidge Nov 22 2004 12:00AM Software
US security software support services spending set to soar

US security software support services spending set to soar

Fuelled by a fast growing threat from phishers, spammers, hackers and organized criminals, the need for security software continues to intensify in the United States.
Robert Jaques Nov 5 2004 11:08AM Security
US enterprises leave themselves open to spyware threat

US enterprises leave themselves open to spyware threat

The vast majority of US enterprises are leaving their networks open to the fast-growing threat of spyware, a newly published study has claimed.
Robert Jaques Nov 3 2004 4:19PM Security
U.S. consumers apt to give away personal data

U.S. consumers apt to give away personal data

Americans release too much personal information over the phone and web, making them vulnerable to identity theft and phishing, according to a survey released by EDS and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Marcia Savage Oct 29 2004 10:50PM Security
Spam King dethroned by US court

Spam King dethroned by US court

A US District judge has imposed a temporary restraining order against so-called "Spam King" Stanford Wallace and his companies SmartBot and Seismic Entertainment Productions.
Robert Jaques Oct 28 2004 2:11PM Security
US and India collaborate over cyber security

US and India collaborate over cyber security

The Information Technology Association of America (ITA) and India's National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) this week signed a memorandum of understanding to lay a roadmap for their collaboration on the prevention of cyber crime.
Robert Jaques Oct 14 2004 2:49PM Security
U.S. House approves anti-spyware bills

U.S. House approves anti-spyware bills

The U.S. House of Representatives approved two anti-spyware bills this week.
Marcia Savage Oct 7 2004 11:57PM Security
U.S. cyber security czar’s resignation was expected

U.S. cyber security czar’s resignation was expected

Amid rumors that his quick resignation from the Department of Homeland Security stemmed from frustrations with the agency’s lack of attention to cyber security issues, the country’s now former cyber security chief Amit Yoran said that it was understood from the beginning he would only serve for one year.
Illena Armstrong Oct 1 2004 10:51PM Security
US FTC mulls $250,000 bounty on heads of spammers

US FTC mulls $250,000 bounty on heads of spammers

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has outlined plans for a "vigorous law enforcement programme against spam" after submitting of a report to Congress warning that the current system, whereby consumers are encouraged to forward unsolicited emails a FTC database, is not working.
Robert Jaques Sep 21 2004 1:50PM Security
CSIA lobbies for US ratification of EU Cybercrime Convention

CSIA lobbies for US ratification of EU Cybercrime Convention

The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA) has formed of a coalition of technology companies and industry organisations in a bid to promote the ratification of the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrime.
Robert Jaques Sep 17 2004 10:54AM Security
US Army Medical Command takes aim at Active Directory

US Army Medical Command takes aim at Active Directory

The US Army Medical Information Technology Centre has implemented an upgrade to improve the security, performance and availability of its global Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure.
Rob Jaques Sep 15 2004 9:55AM Security
Nortel: shunning direct cost us deals

Nortel: shunning direct cost us deals

A senior Nortel executive has admitted that the company's past reluctance to market directly to large businesses has cost it enterprise share.
Angus Kidman Sep 7 2004 12:00AM Networking
US workflow vendor grows Aust presence

US workflow vendor grows Aust presence

US business process management software vendor HandySoft has opened an office in Australia and may expand its Australian channel in the wake of a large contract with QBE.
Fleur Doidge Aug 12 2004 12:00AM Software
Jericho Forum brings its deperimeterization concept to U.S.

Jericho Forum brings its deperimeterization concept to U.S.

Perimeter security has become obsolete, requiring a shift to a new model of "deperimeterization," Paul Simmonds, CISO of U.K.-based ICI, said in a keynote that kicked off the Black Hat Briefings Wednesday in Las Vegas.
Marcia Savage Jul 29 2004 10:45PM Security
U.S. cybersecurity effort needs improvement

U.S. cybersecurity effort needs improvement

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security needs to bolster its efforts to secure cyberspace, according to a report released last week by the DHS inspector general.
Marcia Savage Jul 26 2004 9:41PM Security
US rival attacks Aust traffic-cam maker

US rival attacks Aust traffic-cam maker

Melbourne-based digital camera maker Redflex Traffic Systems has been accused of patent infringement by a US rival.
Staff Writers Jul 22 2004 12:00AM Oddware
Microsoft touts US antitrust victory to EU

Microsoft touts US antitrust victory to EU
Paul Thurrott Jul 7 2004 12:00AM Software
IT managers: security too tough for us

IT managers: security too tough for us

More than two thirds (68 per cent) of UK IT managers say that managing security is a complex and time-consuming task.
Dan Ilett Jun 15 2004 3:08PM Security

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