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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.

Botnet begins social networking spam run

Botnet begins social networking spam run

'DonBot' makes an offer Twitter can't refuse.
Shaun Nichols Nov 20 2009 11:32AM Security
Windows 7 likely to come into cross-hairs of attackers

Windows 7 likely to come into cross-hairs of attackers

Symantec forecasts security risks for 2010.
Greg Masters Nov 20 2009 10:44AM Security
Commentary: 'Silly' iPhone owners deserve what they get

Commentary: 'Silly' iPhone owners deserve what they get

If you must jailbreak, change the default password!
Munir Kotadia Nov 18 2009 2:59PM Security
One year later, McColo bust does little to slow spam

One year later, McColo bust does little to slow spam

Junk mail levels higher than ever.
Shaun Nichols Nov 13 2009 4:43PM Security
The Crunch: iPhone virus outbreak, AVG and 2012

The Crunch: iPhone virus outbreak, AVG and 2012

No business case for OS X anti-virus app.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Nov 13 2009 12:27PM Security
Zeus botnet pushes fake MySpace update

Zeus botnet pushes fake MySpace update

Similar to Facebook scam.
Dan Raywood Nov 12 2009 11:20AM Security
New iPhone malware spotted

New iPhone malware spotted

Security firm warns users with jailbroken phones.
Cath Everett Nov 12 2009 6:31AM Security
iPhone virus maker regrets 'stupidity'

iPhone virus maker regrets 'stupidity'

Receiving death threats.
Ben Grubb Nov 11 2009 8:03PM Security
iPhone hacker did users a favour: poll

iPhone hacker did users a favour: poll

75 per cent endorse 'Rick-roller'.
Dan Raywood Nov 11 2009 11:32AM Security
Koobface sets sights on Google Reader

Koobface sets sights on Google Reader

Accounts used to host attack videos.
Shaun Nichols Nov 10 2009 1:53PM Security
Spam and phishing soar to new heights

Spam and phishing soar to new heights

Almost nine out of 10 emails are junk.
David Neal Nov 10 2009 5:45AM Security
Commentary: Experts in denial about Mac security?

Commentary: Experts in denial about Mac security?

How important is security when buying a Mac?
Munir Kotadia Nov 7 2009 12:33AM Security
The Crunch: Telstra AGM; McAfee makes trojans

The Crunch: Telstra AGM; McAfee makes trojans

The Crunch crew stalk Telstra's CEO David Thodey.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Nov 6 2009 12:36PM Security
Online game disguised as Space Invaders hits Mac users with trojan

Online game disguised as Space Invaders hits Mac users with trojan

Trojan deletes file for each enemy ship destroyed.
Dan Raywood Nov 5 2009 10:50AM Security
Spam volume reaches all-time high: McAfee

Spam volume reaches all-time high: McAfee

Accounts for 92 percent of all emails.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 4 2009 10:31AM Security
Security industry 'not making much difference'

Security industry 'not making much difference'

500 percent increase in malware last year.
Munir Kotadia Nov 3 2009 12:16PM Security
Worm outbreaks on the up, says Microsoft threat report

Worm outbreaks on the up, says Microsoft threat report

Worms climb from fifth to second most prevalent cyberthreat.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 3 2009 11:45AM Security
Facebook wins US$711 million in damages against spam king

Facebook wins US$711 million in damages against spam king

Facebook wins civil action against spammer.
Dan Kaplan Nov 2 2009 10:28AM Security
Second Facebook spam email campaign detected this week

Second Facebook spam email campaign detected this week

A new email threat has been identified that poses as being from Facebook.
Dan Raywood Oct 30 2009 9:34AM Security
Laws to prosecute malware makers flagged

Laws to prosecute malware makers flagged

Liberal Senator proposes to tackle malware using the Spam Act.
Brett Winterford Oct 28 2009 12:51PM Security

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