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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.

Spammers snap up 6,000 Russian domains

Spammers snap up 6,000 Russian domains

As domains move back to '.ru'.
Dan Raywood Sep 27 2010 12:29PM Security
Symantec warns of a Sality.AE virus threat

Symantec warns of a Sality.AE virus threat

As remote workers most likely to breach rules.
SC Australia Staff Sep 23 2010 2:06PM Security
Malware not scanning IPv6 space

Malware not scanning IPv6 space

Dark traffic experiment results show next-generation IP safer than today's.
Ry Crozier Sep 20 2010 4:00PM Networking
Email worm traced back to cyber-jihad group

Email worm traced back to cyber-jihad group

'Brigades of Tariq ibn Ziyad' may be responsible.
Dan Kaplan Sep 14 2010 2:50PM Security
Mass email worm threatens accounts

Mass email worm threatens accounts

Uses subject line "Here you Have".
Dan Kaplan Sep 10 2010 1:04PM Security
Spam volume plunges in wake of Pushdo/Cutwail takedown

Spam volume plunges in wake of Pushdo/Cutwail takedown

Almost 20 servers taken down.
Dan Kaplan Aug 30 2010 1:45PM Security
Google fixes Gmail's spam-like error

Google fixes Gmail's spam-like error

One last Groundhog Day.
Liam Tung Aug 27 2010 7:04AM Software
Avast takes $113m equity injection

Avast takes $113m equity injection

Anti-virus maker wins big.
Staff Writers Aug 25 2010 1:33PM Security
Regulator slaps online retailer with $8000 spam fine

Regulator slaps online retailer with $8000 spam fine

Best Buy Australia ordered to stop e-mails until it complies with the law.
Staff Writers Aug 12 2010 9:45AM Security
'Chatty' Android rich pickings for hackers, telcos: Symantec

'Chatty' Android rich pickings for hackers, telcos: Symantec

Verbose mobile handsets cost users money, endanger their privacy.
Nate Cochrane Jul 28 2010 2:39PM Security
Next Norton is free and easy

Next Norton is free and easy

Data deluge protects networks, generates income while luring users.
Nate Cochrane Jul 28 2010 9:20AM Security
Spam with shortened URLs account for 18 per cent of all spam

Spam with shortened URLs account for 18 per cent of all spam

Storm botnet responsible for most.
Dan Raywood Jul 23 2010 1:59PM Security
Fresh Facebook virus warning revealed to be a hoax

Fresh Facebook virus warning revealed to be a hoax

'Knob face' not a threat.
SC Australia Staff Jul 16 2010 2:10PM Security
Users still failing on basic security patching

Users still failing on basic security patching

Latest report makes for grim reading on patching and spam.
Iain Thomson Jul 15 2010 4:46PM Security
Barracuda enhances spam and virus firewall

Barracuda enhances spam and virus firewall

Enhances full inbound and outbound email scanning.
SC Australia Staff Jul 1 2010 1:43PM Security
Michael Jackson still a popular spam lure

Michael Jackson still a popular spam lure

King of Pop still popular as bait for scammers.
Shaun Nichols Jun 28 2010 11:01AM Security
Asprox botnet causing serious concern

Asprox botnet causing serious concern

Security experts warn of huge rise infected sites.
Jun 25 2010 9:01AM Security
Zeus is back with terrorism-themed spam run

Zeus is back with terrorism-themed spam run

Trojan laden emails, warns Sophos.
Dan Kaplan Jun 21 2010 11:47AM Security
Microsoft starts stolen accounts database

Microsoft starts stolen accounts database

Internet Fraud Alert will report stolen credentials and data.
Shaun Nichols Jun 18 2010 11:55AM Security
World Cup lottery spam, targeted malware discovered

World Cup lottery spam, targeted malware discovered

Cybercriminals are actively exploiting interest in the World Cup.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 18 2010 10:28AM Security

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