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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.

Global financial crisis brings rise in 'bargain' spam

Global financial crisis brings rise in 'bargain' spam

Messages promising cash-savings and discounts are becoming an increasingly popular tool for spammers, according to McAfee.
Shaun Nichols Feb 24 2009 2:53PM Security
New Sality variant contains moneymaking twist

New Sality variant contains moneymaking twist

Users should be cautious of a new virus variant that leverages the old technique of file infection with the modern-day desire for financial gain, security researchers have warned.
Angela Moscaritolo Feb 20 2009 11:58AM Security
Mobile phones come under attack from worm

Mobile phones come under attack from worm

A mobile worm that leverages SMS messages and internet access has been detected.
Dan Raywood Feb 20 2009 11:48AM Security
Mobile manufacturers express security fears

Mobile manufacturers express security fears

Half of all mobile phone manufacturers reported malware infections, voice or text spam attacks and other security incidents last year, according to research by McAfee.
Phil Muncaster Feb 17 2009 10:13AM Security
Microsoft 'excited' by the industry coming together as it offers $250,000 bounty for Conficker author

Microsoft 'excited' by the industry coming together as it offers $250,000 bounty for Conficker author

A reward of US$250,000 bounty for the Conficker worm author is 'exciting', according to Microsoft's Christopher Budd.
Dan Raywood Feb 16 2009 11:56AM Security
Whitelisting of domain names leads to email spam problems for companies

Whitelisting of domain names leads to email spam problems for companies

A fifth of email spam now features the domain name of the recipient, according to a new study.
SC Australia Staff Feb 16 2009 11:52AM Security
Microsoft to collaborate with industry to disrupt the Conficker worm and offers reward for culprits

Microsoft to collaborate with industry to disrupt the Conficker worm and offers reward for culprits

Microsoft has announced a plan to implement a coordinated, global response to the Conficker/Downadup worm.
Dan Raywood Feb 13 2009 10:56AM Security
Virulent strain of Virut virus appears in the wild

Virulent strain of Virut virus appears in the wild

Microsoft has warned that a particularly nasty variant of the Virut virus has been unleashed, and businesses should ensure their anti-virus products are updated to deal with the new threat.
Dan Kaplan Feb 12 2009 11:15AM Security
Why cybercriminals love a good Valentine’s Day

Why cybercriminals love a good Valentine’s Day

For cybercriminals, Valentine's Day is just another opportunity to draw in unsuspecting internet users, as Phil Vasic, A/NZ country manager for Websense, explains.
Phil Vasic Feb 10 2009 2:55PM Security
Symantec prepares for Valentine’s Day massacre

Symantec prepares for Valentine’s Day massacre

Symantec has identified 20 subject lines from spam emails intending to capitalise on this weekend's Valentine's Day.
Daniel Fitzgerald Feb 9 2009 3:26PM Security
Twitter users saved from spam overload

Twitter users saved from spam overload

TwitterHawk, a new target marketing provider, said on Saturday it would curtail its services to try and save Twitter users from spam.
Staff Writers Feb 9 2009 10:18AM Security
China muscling in on spam market

China muscling in on spam market

The number of spam messages originating from computers in China has surged over the past month, and security experts are warning that the country may emerge as a spamming superpower.
Shaun Nichols Feb 5 2009 10:37AM Security
Valentine's spam starts to heat up

Valentine's spam starts to heat up

Security experts are warning users of a rising tide in Valentine's day-themed spam messages and malware attacks.
Shaun Nichols Jan 30 2009 4:47PM Security
Websense bolsters anti-spam with Defensio buy

Websense bolsters anti-spam with Defensio buy

Content security vendor Websense has announced the acquisition of social media anti-spam firm Defensio.
Phil Muncaster Jan 30 2009 12:17AM Security
Websense acquires Defensio

Websense acquires Defensio

Websense has acquired Defensio, a technology company which focuses on the problem of spam on the Web.
Staff Writers Jan 28 2009 2:03PM Security
Email worm spreads under guise of Valentine's Day greetings

Email worm spreads under guise of Valentine's Day greetings

The criminal group behind the Waledac email worm, distributed last week in inauguration-related phishing attacks, is now leveraging Valentine's Day to distribute malware and expand a botnet.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 28 2009 10:36AM Security
Google reporting spam recovering from McColo

Google reporting spam recovering from McColo

Google is reporting that data from its Postini subsidiary shows annual spam levels are rebounding from the shutdown of McColo.
Iain Thomson Jan 28 2009 10:28AM Security
Google reporting spam recovering from McColo

Google reporting spam recovering from McColo

Google is reporting that data from its Postini subsidiary shows annual spam levels are rebounding from the shutdown of McColo.
Iain Thomson Jan 27 2009 3:48PM Security
Spam grows as senders use slicker ways to trick users

Spam grows as senders use slicker ways to trick users

The amount of spam is nearing pre-McColo numbers, and junk mailers are using crafty new methods to infect computers, two spam reports released on Monday conclude.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 27 2009 3:29PM Security
Spammers defy Gates' junk mail predictions

Spammers defy Gates' junk mail predictions

A security expert at Sophos has reminded former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates that his predictions about the end of spam have failed spectacularly.
Staff Writers Jan 23 2009 10:26AM Security

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