Spotlight on Cyber Security Spotlight on Cyber Security

Most infosec leaders agree that traditional security methods, on their own, are no longer enough to combat advanced new threats. But what new techniques and strategies are they using? What lessons have they learnt from breaches?

iTnews will provide some answers to these questions in our Spotlight on Cyber Security, coinciding with the Australian Information Security Association’s national conference on 10-12 October.

Malware being distributed through eBay-style marketplace

Malware being distributed through eBay-style marketplace

Open source malware now accounts for as much as 10% of the overall malware marketplace as criminals cotton onto the many benefits of adaptable code.
Daniel Long Sep 23 2009 10:07AM Security
Commentary: Does anyone like Norton Antivirus?

Commentary: Does anyone like Norton Antivirus?

Five years ago, I asked if anybody liked using Norton Antivirus and the response from readers was an overwhelming 'no'.
Munir Kotadia Sep 23 2009 12:24AM Security
Monash's $2.5m nanotech tool to help prevent banknote fraud

Monash's $2.5m nanotech tool to help prevent banknote fraud

Very small etchings could save big bucks.
Liz Tay Sep 22 2009 12:48PM Security
Google Apps talks up security in the cloud

Google Apps talks up security in the cloud

Though admits that no system is "100% secure".
SC Australia Staff Sep 22 2009 12:08PM Security
Fake Twitter accounts lead to scareware sites

Fake Twitter accounts lead to scareware sites

Fake profiles auto-generated.
Phil Muncaster Sep 22 2009 11:25AM Security
US court rules that bank failed to protect customer against fraud

US court rules that bank failed to protect customer against fraud

Could set precedent for banking sector.
Dan Raywood Sep 22 2009 9:55AM Security
Gartner optimistic on security spending

Gartner optimistic on security spending

Up eight percent this year.
Phil Muncaster Sep 22 2009 6:58AM Security
Microsoft rushes out quick fix for SMB flaw

Microsoft rushes out quick fix for SMB flaw

Issue affects Vista and Windows Server 2008 users.
Phil Muncaster Sep 21 2009 7:08AM Security
Google buys ReCaptcha for security and scanning

Google buys ReCaptcha for security and scanning

Acquisition will cut fraud and help with book projects.
Iain Thomson Sep 18 2009 10:15AM Security
Security considerations critical in the cloud

Security considerations critical in the cloud

IT departments are increasingly realising the benefits of cloud security, but businesses must ask themselves a few questions before handing over control to a third-party.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 18 2009 9:54AM Security
Microsoft releases new security tools to developers

Microsoft releases new security tools to developers

Latest round in secure development partner programme.
Shaun Nichols Sep 17 2009 2:32PM Security
Safety first for IT executives in China

Safety first for IT executives in China

US Government recommends weighing laptop before and after each visit.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 17 2009 7:16AM Networking
Apple responds to anti-phishing criticism

Apple responds to anti-phishing criticism

Gives directions on application.
Staff Writers Sep 16 2009 11:50AM Security
Spear phishing now greatest threat to companies

Spear phishing now greatest threat to companies

Client-side vulnerabilities the biggest risk, warns report.
Cath Everett Sep 16 2009 10:35AM Security
Websense warns of web-based malware epidemic

Websense warns of web-based malware epidemic

Security firm sees 600 percent rise in malicious sites.
Phil Muncaster Sep 16 2009 7:24AM Security
F-Secure offers free upgrade to Internet Security 2010

F-Secure offers free upgrade to Internet Security 2010

Automatic upgrade for 2008 and 2009 users.
Sep 15 2009 11:59PM Security
Firefox updated for security flaws

Firefox updated for security flaws

Users encouraged to upgrade immediately.
Chuck Miller Sep 11 2009 10:35AM Security
Security spending to rise faster than average

Security spending to rise faster than average

Software and services to rise by four percent.
Tom Young Sep 9 2009 3:16PM Software
Five September patches delivered by Microsoft

Five September patches delivered by Microsoft

Monthly update addresses eight vulnerabilities.
Shaun Nichols Sep 9 2009 12:58PM Security
Flawed web apps up by 10%

Flawed web apps up by 10%

Over a quarter now affected.
Dan Raywood Sep 9 2009 10:55AM Security

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