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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.

App intercepts 25,000 SMS messages

App intercepts 25,000 SMS messages

2000 mobile devices infected.
Danielle Walker Dec 16 2013 2:00PM Security
Canadian Govt sets date for new anti-spam legislation

Canadian Govt sets date for new anti-spam legislation

Comes into force on July 1.
James Hale Dec 12 2013 7:00AM Security
Canada passes world's toughest anti-spam law

Canada passes world's toughest anti-spam law

Penalties up to $10 million.
Juha Saarinen Dec 5 2013 4:52AM Training & Development
Linux worm targets 'internet of things'

Linux worm targets 'internet of things'

Exploits PHP vulnerability.
Danielle Walker Dec 4 2013 2:05PM Security
Linux worm infected internet-enabled home devices

Linux worm infected internet-enabled home devices

The worm, called "Darlloz," exploits a PHP vulnerability to spread amongst Linux users.
Danielle Walker Dec 4 2013 6:00AM Security
World's biggest spam bot ditches world's biggest exploit kit

World's biggest spam bot ditches world's biggest exploit kit

Gameover, Blackhole.
Danielle Walker Oct 23 2013 10:30AM Security
The curious case of Google's missing Victorian fire data

The curious case of Google's missing Victorian fire data

Victorian Government won't release data under Creative Commons.
Brett Winterford Oct 23 2013 12:14AM Software
Spammers to pay Facebook $3M

Spammers to pay Facebook $3M

Five-year case concludes.
Adam Greenberg Oct 2 2013 12:35PM Security
#BreakingBad finale leaked?

#BreakingBad finale leaked?

Twitter fans fed download links.
Danielle Walker Sep 25 2013 10:00AM Security
Which social networks hold the most spam?

Which social networks hold the most spam?

Spam surges 355 percent this year.
Adam Greenberg Sep 25 2013 6:00AM Security
7000 Hootsuite users compromised via OAuth

7000 Hootsuite users compromised via OAuth

Spam diet bad for health.
Danielle Walker Sep 11 2013 10:00AM Security
Attacker-focused research builds better spam filters

Attacker-focused research builds better spam filters

Aussie researchers say work promises to make filters more robust.
Darren Pauli Aug 21 2013 1:53PM Security
Aussie researchers use game theory to crack spam

Aussie researchers use game theory to crack spam

Model could potentially be used in network security.
Charis Palmer Aug 20 2013 3:13PM Security
Fake Flash Player extensions foists spam

Fake Flash Player extensions foists spam

Serves racy ads.
Dan Kaplan Aug 19 2013 7:24AM Security
Notorious Aussie spammer cops NZ$95,000 fine

Notorious Aussie spammer cops NZ$95,000 fine

NZ goes after Wayne Mansfield.
Juha Saarinen Aug 15 2013 6:23AM Telco/ISP
Apple spammers hedge bets

Apple spammers hedge bets

Spruik fake gift cards.
Adam Greenberg Aug 13 2013 8:00AM Security
Twitter spam foists Android trojan

Twitter spam foists Android trojan

Leads to mobile malware.
Danielle Walker Aug 12 2013 9:41AM Financial Services
Extradition suspended for Gozi virus co-conspirator

Extradition suspended for Gozi virus co-conspirator

Wins appeal.
Adam Greenberg Aug 9 2013 9:34AM Security
Optus reveals mobile data use thresholds

Optus reveals mobile data use thresholds

Time, quota-based accounting to enable usage alerts.
Ry Crozier Jul 30 2013 6:31AM Telco/ISP
Telstra's 117 MB mobile data 'mystery' solved

Telstra's 117 MB mobile data 'mystery' solved

Analysis: The network configuration reason behind the puzzle.
Ry Crozier Jul 29 2013 6:28AM Telco/ISP

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