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Microsoft issues latest round of security patches

Microsoft issues latest round of security patches

Microsoft's June security update contains ten bulletins which address some 31 bulletins in Windows, Office and Internet Explorer.
Shaun Nichols Jun 10 2009 2:21PM Security
Microsoft serves up 10 patches, including IIS and IE fixes

Microsoft serves up 10 patches, including IIS and IE fixes

Microsoft has delivered 10 patches, including fixes for a server-side bug that was being actively exploited and a much publicised client-side issue that was discovered earlier this year at a hacker conference.
Dan Kaplan Jun 10 2009 1:51PM Security
Silver Spring wins two more Vic smart meter projects

Silver Spring wins two more Vic smart meter projects

CitiPower and Powercor will join Jemena and UED in rolling out network infrastructure from U.S.-based Silver Spring as part of the State Government’s smart grid plan.
Ry Crozier Jun 10 2009 12:32PM Hardware
McKinnon makes final plea against US extradition

McKinnon makes final plea against US extradition

British hacker Gary McKinnon is making a final attempt to prevent his extradition to the US to be tried for computer fraud against the US government.
Rosalie Marshall Jun 10 2009 10:56AM Security
AFACT “struggling” to make a case: iiNet

AFACT “struggling” to make a case: iiNet

ISP iiNet has dismissed claims by the film industry that it is stalling their landmark battle in the Federal Court, accusing AFACT of “struggling to get their case together”.
Ry Crozier Jun 10 2009 9:21AM Telco/ISP
Basslink confirms capacity switch-on by end of June

Basslink confirms capacity switch-on by end of June

Customer activations on the Basslink submarine cable connecting Tasmania to the mainland could begin as early as in the next fortnight.
Ry Crozier Jun 10 2009 9:14AM Telco/ISP
Google integrates Apps with Microsoft Outlook

Google integrates Apps with Microsoft Outlook

Google has launched Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook, which it claims will allow customers to use both applications together seamlessly.
Rosalie Marshall Jun 10 2009 6:11AM Software
Hackers offer T-Mobile data to highest bidder

Hackers offer T-Mobile data to highest bidder

A group of hackers claims to have completely cracked T-Mobile's network in the US, and stolen proprietary operating data, customer databases and financial records.
Iain Thomson Jun 10 2009 6:11AM Security
White House turns to hacker for security advice

White House turns to hacker for security advice

A white hat hacker who set up the Black Hat and Defcon computer conferences has been picked as a member of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC).
Iain Thomson Jun 10 2009 6:11AM Security
Mullen appointed Hostworks MD

Mullen appointed Hostworks MD

Broadcast Australia has appointed insider Paul Mullen as the new managing director of its web hosting subsidiary, Hostworks.
Brett Winterford Jun 9 2009 4:13PM Networking
Beladen changes tactics to direct compromised users to Shkarkimi

Beladen changes tactics to direct compromised users to Shkarkimi

The payload site for the mass compromise known as Beladen has changed its name to Shkarkimi.
Dan Raywood Jun 9 2009 3:33PM Security
Union plans to continue Telstra sabotage

Union plans to continue Telstra sabotage

Telstra workers will continue to strike this week in a targeted effort to delay work scheduled by the carrier's largest corporate and Government customers.
Natalie Apostolou Jun 9 2009 3:18PM Telco/ISP
Adobe to begin its regular patching schedule from today

Adobe to begin its regular patching schedule from today

According to Adobe's director of product security and privacy, Brad Arkin, the company willo deliver security updates for Adobe Reader, and Acrobat versions 7.x, 8.x and 9.x for Windows and Macintosh.
Dan Raywood Jun 9 2009 3:08PM Security
SaaS still losing out to packaged product

SaaS still losing out to packaged product

Almost a third of enterprises and half of small businesses still favour the packaged version of major software applications rather than a hosted one, a Forrester survey has found.
Staff Writers Jun 9 2009 3:03PM Software
Telcos queue to sell iPhone 3G S in Australia

Telcos queue to sell iPhone 3G S in Australia

Optus, Telstra and Vodafone have confirmed they will offer the iPhone 3G S handset from June 26.
Ry Crozier Jun 9 2009 3:00PM Telco/ISP
Hackers offer T-Mobile data for sale to highest bidder

Hackers offer T-Mobile data for sale to highest bidder

A group of hackers is claiming to have completely cracked T-Mobile’s network in the Unites States and stolen proprietary operating data, customer databases and financial records.
Iain Thomson Jun 9 2009 2:59PM Security
China to mandate web filtering tools

China to mandate web filtering tools

The Chinese government is said to be asking PC vendors to bundle filtering software on systems sold within the country.
Shaun Nichols Jun 9 2009 12:21PM Security
White House turns to hacker for security advice

White House turns to hacker for security advice

Jeff Moss, aka Dark Tangent, the white hat hacker who set up the Black Hat and DEFCON computer conferences, has been picked as a member of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC).
Iain Thomson Jun 9 2009 12:16PM Security
Aussie to lead international ICT education project

Aussie to lead international ICT education project

The Australian Government has joined a research project with Cisco, Intel and Microsoft that aims to bridge the gap between education systems and ICT advances.
Staff Writers Jun 9 2009 11:55AM Software
ATO struck by new phishing scam

ATO struck by new phishing scam

Users need to exercise caution when receiving emails purporting to be from the Australian Tax Office.
Brett Winterford Jun 9 2009 11:27AM Security

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