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Waledac kicks off new spam campaign

Waledac kicks off new spam campaign

A new campaign to lure users into downloading malware is running on the Waledac botnet, according to security researchers.
Chuck Miller Apr 17 2009 10:00AM Security
Mac malware turns into botnet

Mac malware turns into botnet

A rash of malware for MacOS X systems is now being used to run a botnet, according to researchers.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 9:54AM Security
Updated: Bottle injunction endangered by auDA appeal

Updated: Bottle injunction endangered by auDA appeal

Bottle Domains temporary injunction against a revoke of its .AU accreditation is in limbo after the ruling was appealed by the domain regulator, auDA.
Ry Crozier Apr 17 2009 8:21AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft launches first hosted security product

Microsoft launches first hosted security product

Microsoft today made a number of announcements under its Business Ready Security initiative, including its first hosted security offering, and a public beta of the Stirling integrated security suite.
Phil Muncaster Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Security
Companies missing a trick with Windows security

Companies missing a trick with Windows security

IT security consultancy Comsec and training consultancy XTSeminars launched a new advisory paper today outlining five key areas that companies are overlooking when securing Windows environments.
Phil Muncaster Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Security
Alcatel-Lucent revamps OmniSwitch network OS

Alcatel-Lucent revamps OmniSwitch network OS

Alcatel-Lucent has unveiled a new operating system for its OmniSwitch family of local area network switches.
Ian Williams Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Networking
Cisco boss squashes talk of Sun Microsystems deal

Cisco boss squashes talk of Sun Microsystems deal

Cisco chief executive John Chambers has all but ruled out any chance of an acquisition deal with Sun Microsystems.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Networking
Oz websites nominated among world's best

Oz websites nominated among world's best

Australian-made web sites Moshcam, RedBubble and Twelve Canoes have been nominated for a 'Webby', a global award celebrating the world's web sites.
Brett Winterford Apr 17 2009 6:45AM Software
Bottle Domains wins injunction against auDA

Bottle Domains wins injunction against auDA

Bottle Domains has won a temporary injunction against the Australian domain name regulator that could see its reinstatement as early as today.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2009 4:47PM Telco/ISP
Last chance for $1m of free storage kit

Last chance for $1m of free storage kit

Australian organisations have until 5:00pm EST tomorrow (Friday) to apply for an offer of $1 million of free storage, software and services from NetApp.
Brett Winterford Apr 16 2009 3:29PM Storage
Telstra Enterprise group wants dynamic editing tools

Telstra Enterprise group wants dynamic editing tools

Telstra’s enterprise and government group is looking to add a collaboration layer to its virtual meeting suites to enable staff to dynamically work on materials.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2009 3:13PM Software
Researchers study ears for unbeatable biometrics

Researchers study ears for unbeatable biometrics

The UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced it is funding a major new study into the possibilities of using the human ear as a biometric security system.
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2009 2:02PM Security
Bottle Domains seeks block on auDA termination

Bottle Domains seeks block on auDA termination

Bottle Domains is seeking a Supreme Court injunction to stop the Australian domain name regulator from revoking its accreditation.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2009 1:40PM Telco/ISP
Cloud computing too costly for enterprise

Cloud computing too costly for enterprise

A study into cloud computing by McKinsey has found that cloud computing doesn’t make financial sense for large enterprises.
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2009 11:57AM Storage
Amazon says no to Phorm ad system

Amazon says no to Phorm ad system

Amazon has stated that it will not participate in trials of the Phorm advertising system, after a privacy group called for retailers to opt out.
David Neal Apr 16 2009 11:57AM Telco/ISP
Cybercriminals begin to use Twitter 'Mikeyy' worm to spread fake anti-virus

Cybercriminals begin to use Twitter 'Mikeyy' worm to spread fake anti-virus

The Mikeyy worm has allowed spammers to spread fake anti-virus products via malicious links.
Dan Raywood Apr 16 2009 11:15AM Security
Microsoft brings April shower of patches

Microsoft brings April shower of patches

Microsoft has released its latest monthly security update, addressing 23 security vulnerabilities with eight different bulletins.
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2009 11:06AM Security
Spyware levels said to be climbing

Spyware levels said to be climbing

Spyware levels rose some 10 per cent in the first three months of 2009, according to researchers.
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2009 10:55AM Security
Spam comes with huge carbon footprint

Spam comes with huge carbon footprint

In a report on the state of the spam industry, security software vendor McAfee has estimated that spam emails use 33 terawatt hours (TWh) of power each year.
Iain Thomson Apr 16 2009 10:51AM Security
Sun expands high performance computing server range

Sun expands high performance computing server range

Sun Microsystems has launched a range of products aimed at the high performance computing (HPC) market as part of its Open Network Systems initiative.
Ian Williams Apr 16 2009 6:29AM Hardware

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