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Corporate networks warned over outbreak of Downadup worm

Corporate networks warned over outbreak of Downadup worm

Windows workstations and servers could be hit by the 'Downadup' worm.
SC Australia Staff Jan 9 2009 11:41AM Security
Phishers not making as much money as originally thought

Phishers not making as much money as originally thought

Phishing is not as lucrative as generally thought, according to a report from Microsoft.
Dan Raywood Jan 9 2009 11:33AM Security
Downloadable coupons used in spam campaign

Downloadable coupons used in spam campaign

Spammers are using downloadable coupons as a method of spreading malware.
Dan Raywood Jan 9 2009 11:24AM Security
Which? report on hard drive destruction criticised

Which? report on hard drive destruction criticised

A claim that the only way to destroy data is to smash the hard drive has been criticised.
Dan Raywood Jan 9 2009 11:14AM Security
Vulnerability fixed in OpenSSL

Vulnerability fixed in OpenSSL

A vulnerability discovered in OpenSSL could enable a remote attacker to bypass signature checks and launch spoofing attacks.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 9 2009 11:00AM Security
TJX hacker gets 30-year prison sentence

TJX hacker gets 30-year prison sentence

A Ukrainian man, one of the orchestrator's of the monster TJX breach, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in Turkey.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 9 2009 10:48AM Security
Light patch load to start year from Microsoft

Light patch load to start year from Microsoft

IT administrators are expected to have just one security update to deal with on Tuesday, when Microsoft delivers its monthly round of fixes.
Dan Kaplan Jan 9 2009 10:36AM Security
HSBC strengthens online fraud defences

HSBC strengthens online fraud defences

HSBC has deployed a new authentication system to protect online and remote transactions from fraud.
Angelica Mari Jan 9 2009 2:45AM Security
Opinion: Compiling evidence boils down to a matter of time

Opinion: Compiling evidence boils down to a matter of time

IT needs a consistent approach to creating timestamps for forensic computing.
John Mitchell Jan 9 2009 2:45AM Hardware
Microsoft releases Windows Server 2008 R2 beta

Microsoft releases Windows Server 2008 R2 beta

Microsoft has released a beta version of Windows Server 2008 R2, which implements a number of key features for IT departments such as live migration of virtual machines and better support for remote desktops.
Daniel Robinson Jan 9 2009 2:39AM Software
Kingston unveils first solid state drives

Kingston unveils first solid state drives

Kingston is making its first foray into the solid state drive (SSD) market using technology developed by Intel.
Ian Williams Jan 9 2009 2:39AM Storage
Macworld 2009: New system tracks stolen Macs

Macworld 2009: New system tracks stolen Macs

Belgian software company Orbicule took Mac theft protection a stage further this week with the launch of Undercover 3.0 at Macworld this week.
Danny Bradbury Jan 9 2009 2:39AM Security
Telstra takes aim at NBN winner despite lost billions

Telstra takes aim at NBN winner despite lost billions

Telstra has claimed that between $1 and $2 billion in annual revenues may be at risk after its exclusion from the NBN process but that it is already in a ‘good competitive position’ to take on the successful bidder.
Staff Writers Jan 8 2009 5:14PM Telco/ISP
CES 2009: Windows seeks to link “three screens”

CES 2009: Windows seeks to link “three screens”

In his keynote address at CES Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has outlined his plans to bring together computers, phones and the television into a single unified internet environment controlled by Windows.
Iain Thomson Jan 8 2009 2:46PM Software
CES 2009: Microsoft releases first Windows 7 beta

CES 2009: Microsoft releases first Windows 7 beta

Microsoft has unveiled the first beta of Windows 7, enabling users to test the improved user interface and other features of the forthcoming operating system for the first time.
Daniel Robinson Jan 8 2009 2:42PM Software
WebEx collaboration now available on iPhone

WebEx collaboration now available on iPhone

Apple and Cisco Systems have used the Macworld Expo in San Francisco to release a version of Cisco's WebEx Meeting Center collaboration application designed to run on Apple's iPhone 3G and iPod touch.
David Neal Jan 8 2009 2:42PM Software
DotNetNuke pans SourceForge in CodePlex switch

DotNetNuke pans SourceForge in CodePlex switch

DotNetNuke has swapped its core product distribution from SourceForge to the Microsoft-backed CodePlex allegedly for more responsive and ad-free promotion of its open source web development framework.
Staff Writers Jan 8 2009 1:45PM Software
Unlocking encryption—A key to data security

Unlocking encryption—A key to data security

Unitrends CEO Duncan McPherson looks at how encryption has become an increasingly important technology for businesses.
Duncan McPherson Jan 8 2009 12:33PM Security
Unlocking encryption—A key to data security

Unlocking encryption—A key to data security

Unitrends CEO Duncan McPherson looks at how encryption has become an increasingly important technology for businesses.
Duncan McPherson, Jan 8 2009 12:30PM Security
Companies do not monitor their internet usage or security

Companies do not monitor their internet usage or security

Almost two-thirds of UK businesses do not effectively control their internet security, according to a new study.
SC Australia Staff Jan 8 2009 11:22AM Security

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