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IT security continues to be a concern for Australian businesses. There are numerous new threats appearing each month, which could potentially impact people and organisations in Australia. Companies need to keep up-to-date with the latest threats, to help them protect their infrastructure from potential hacks, viruses and vulnerabilities.

iTnews helps keep Australian businesses informed about what is happening in the IT security space, with a range of stories about both the threats, and articles about research into their impact on companies around the world.

Do Not Call register fees to rise

Do Not Call register fees to rise

But far lower impost than than regulator ACMA estimated.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2010 11:12AM Telco/ISP
From Stuxnet to Snoop: The infosec year in lists

From Stuxnet to Snoop: The infosec year in lists

SC Magazine US runs down the notable IT security news items for 2010.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2010 12:48PM Security
Human error poor excuse for Telstra email leak

Human error poor excuse for Telstra email leak

Telco must work harder to ensure it doesn't leak details again.
Staff Writers Dec 9 2010 9:53AM Security
FBI arrests man for Mega-D botnet

FBI arrests man for Mega-D botnet

ACMA investigation contributes to man's arrest.
Liz Tay Dec 6 2010 3:33PM Security
ACMA: 30,000 Australian PCs infected every day

ACMA: 30,000 Australian PCs infected every day

Regulator working on new zombie-tracking portal for ISPs.
Mahesh Sharma Nov 25 2010 7:05AM Security
Google quick to fix Gmail spam exploit

Google quick to fix Gmail spam exploit

Google has addressed an exploit which tried to send spam to Gmail users.
Tom Brewster Nov 23 2010 9:32AM Security
Facebook to kill spam with messaging

Facebook to kill spam with messaging

Social-networking giant launches webmail service with a twist.
Nicole Kobie Nov 16 2010 9:31AM Security
Spam falls after giant botnet takedowns

Spam falls after giant botnet takedowns

Law enforcement wins some battles.
Tom Brewster Nov 15 2010 7:13AM Security
Hackers blamed for MessageLabs spam

Hackers blamed for MessageLabs spam

Antispam company insists it can keep customers in check.
Brett Winterford Nov 12 2010 11:16AM Security
MessageLabs trapped on anti-spam list

MessageLabs trapped on anti-spam list

SORBS blocks outbound mail of MessageLabs customers.
Brett Winterford Nov 9 2010 3:37PM Security
Avalanche botnet moves from distributing spam to Zeus lures

Avalanche botnet moves from distributing spam to Zeus lures

"An ominous development".
SC Australia Staff Oct 27 2010 1:29PM Security
Virus spreading snooper pleads guilty

Virus spreading snooper pleads guilty

Fake anti-virus scam.
Tom Brewster Oct 26 2010 9:12AM Security
ACMA meets with international anti-spam partners

ACMA meets with international anti-spam partners

Sixth Joint London Action Plan workshop kicks off in Melbourne.
Liz Tay Oct 18 2010 11:58AM Security
Bugat trojan delivered in LinkedIn spam

Bugat trojan delivered in LinkedIn spam

Harder to detect than Zeus.
Dan Raywood Oct 13 2010 12:21PM Security
ISPs cop customer angst over outbound emails

ISPs cop customer angst over outbound emails

Anti-spam blacklist bombs.
Ry Crozier Oct 8 2010 2:49PM Telco/ISP
Symantec says October spam levels plummet

Symantec says October spam levels plummet

Canadian pharmacy affiliate closure takes effect.
Tom Brewster Oct 8 2010 6:48AM Security
Cop: Viruses better than bank robbery

Cop: Viruses better than bank robbery

London top cop's vision.
Liam Tung Oct 4 2010 9:34AM Security
Email spam campaign targets LinkedIn users

Email spam campaign targets LinkedIn users

Zeus payload delivered.
Dan Raywood Sep 29 2010 1:14PM Security
SMS-harvesting mobile virus targeting banks

SMS-harvesting mobile virus targeting banks

Bank log-in details could be targeted, say security experts.
Stewart Mitchell Sep 29 2010 9:31AM Security
Twitter recovers after second worm attack in a week

Twitter recovers after second worm attack in a week

'WTF' tweet malicious.
Dan Kaplan Sep 28 2010 12:26PM Security

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