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SQL attack to affect over 100,000 websites

SQL attack to affect over 100,000 websites

The strength of SQL injections has been demonstrated with an attack on a large internet service provider.
Dan Raywood Jun 10 2009 3:11PM Security
Apple slides security fixes into Safari update

Apple slides security fixes into Safari update

In the shadow of Monday's product rollout, Apple has packed a major security update into its Safari browser.
Shaun Nichols Jun 10 2009 3:11PM Security
T-Mobile confirms hack but doubts crooks have the goods

T-Mobile confirms hack but doubts crooks have the goods

T-Mobile has confirmed that hackers were able to swipe data from its systems, but the wireless carrier is downplaying the threat to customers.
Dan Kaplan Jun 10 2009 3:00PM Security
New Safari 4.0 fixes more than 50 vulnerabilities

New Safari 4.0 fixes more than 50 vulnerabilities

Apple has released web browser Safari 4.0, which contains fixes for more than 50 vulnerabilities, some of which could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code, launch a denial-of-service attack, or obtain personal information.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 10 2009 2:56PM Security
Adobe patches Reader and Acrobat for "critical" vulnerabilities

Adobe patches Reader and Acrobat for "critical" vulnerabilities

In the first of its regular security updates, Adobe has patched several "critical" vulnerabilities it has identified in Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
Chuck Miller Jun 10 2009 2:44PM Security
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

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