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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.

Hackers launch PDF spam campaign

Hackers launch PDF spam campaign

Hackers have launched a widespread "pump-and-dump" stock spam campaign using PDF files, anti-virus researchers have warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Jun 29 2007 9:55AM Security
Scammers dump pump-and-dump spam

Scammers dump pump-and-dump spam

Share price scams fall out of favour with spammers.
Robert Jaques Jun 28 2007 10:31AM Security
Researchers warn of bogus Microsoft patch spam

Researchers warn of bogus Microsoft patch spam

Users are being warned of a new phishing scam falsely telling recipients they need to download a Microsoft patch.
Dan Kaplan Jun 28 2007 9:59AM Security
Duo found guilty of international spam campaign

Duo found guilty of international spam campaign

Two men have been found guilty for their part in an international spam gang, which bombarded internet users with explicit adult material.
Fiona Raisbeck Jun 27 2007 10:54AM Security
Mobile virus writer arrested in Spain

Mobile virus writer arrested in Spain

Alleged malware author picked up in Valencia.
Iain Thomson Jun 26 2007 12:54PM Security
Suspected mobile virus writer arrested in Spain

Suspected mobile virus writer arrested in Spain

A man suspected of creating and spreading a mobile phone virus has been arrested by police in Spain, according to reports.
Fiona Raisbeck Jun 26 2007 11:02AM Security
Emails with PDF attachment form new spam campaign

Emails with PDF attachment form new spam campaign

New spam campaign attaches PDF files to gain trust of recipients, security vendors have warned.
Negar Salek Jun 22 2007 3:53PM Security
USB Flash drive worm spreads Aids info

USB Flash drive worm spreads Aids info

Worm designed to promote awareness of HIV and Aids.
Robert Jaques Jun 21 2007 9:47AM Security
'Spam king' Soloway denied bail

'Spam king' Soloway denied bail

Two more months in the slammer for spammer.
Iain Thomson Jun 15 2007 12:16PM Security
Symantec shows off next gen enterprise anti virus

Symantec shows off next gen enterprise anti virus

Built-out anti virus product to fend off Microsoft.
Shaun Nichols Jun 14 2007 11:30AM Security
Spam campaign surfs Web on your behalf

Spam campaign surfs Web on your behalf

A new spam campaign lures victims into clicking on a malicious link in an attempt to take control of the PC and surf the Web as the legitimate user.
Negar Salek Jun 8 2007 10:42AM Security
Spam levels remain steady in May

Spam levels remain steady in May

But still almost 90 per cent of all email is junk.
Clement James Jun 5 2007 3:40PM Security
Report: New spam tactics threaten SMEs

Report: New spam tactics threaten SMEs

Spammers have launched a new attack that could jeopardise the security of SMEs, new figures show.
Fiona Raisbeck Jun 5 2007 9:53AM Security
Who will fill the void left by indicted Seattle spam king?

Who will fill the void left by indicted Seattle spam king?

One of the world's most reputed spammers, who used his botnet army to deliver up to billions of junk emails each day, was indicted Wednesday in a US District Court in Seattle.
Dan Kaplan Jun 1 2007 10:05AM Security
The end of image spam

The end of image spam

Image spam numbers hit lowest recorded levels in 10 months, according to security experts.
Negar Salek May 29 2007 2:53PM Security
Better Business spam hides Trojan

Better Business spam hides Trojan

Websense warns of latest malware threat.
Iain Thomson May 28 2007 11:20AM Security
Pirates of the Caribbean spam spreading

Pirates of the Caribbean spam spreading

Movie goers are being targeted by a spam email about the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie which downloads a Trojan horse.
Matt Chapman May 28 2007 6:20AM Security
Badbunny worm attacks OpenOffice across Windows, Mac and Linux

Badbunny worm attacks OpenOffice across Windows, Mac and Linux

A proof-of-concept multiplatform macro worm that can attack OpenOffice on Windows, Mac and Linux PCs, has been sent to security vendor Sophos.
Jim Carr May 24 2007 7:31AM Security
Image spam: In the picture

Image spam: In the picture

Spammers are finding new ways to bypass filters, but that doesn't mean you have to let them bombard your inbox. Rob Buckley reports
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol May 23 2007 5:02PM Security
New strain of Gozi virus steals thousands of bank details

New strain of Gozi virus steals thousands of bank details

A fresh batch of the Russian Gozi virus has spread across the world stealing personal data from thousands of computer users.
Fiona Raisbeck May 22 2007 10:41AM Security

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