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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.

Spam hits the fan in Spamhaus spat

Spam hits the fan in Spamhaus spat

Anti-spam organisation may go under if court ruling sticks.
Clement James Oct 12 2006 10:06AM Security
FTP worm tops threat list for September

FTP worm tops threat list for September

Virus chart shows persistent danger of software vulnerabilities.
Bobby Pickering Oct 6 2006 10:11AM Security
ISPs urged to filter spam and phishing attacks

ISPs urged to filter spam and phishing attacks

Huge rise in malware should be tackled at the internet level, says security
firm.
Andrew Charlesworth Oct 4 2006 10:06AM Telco/ISP
Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Users must resist the temptation of opening unsolicited attachments, says
security firm.
Matt Chapman Sep 29 2006 10:05AM Security
One fifth of corporate email is spam

One fifth of corporate email is spam

And five per cent of traffic contains malware.
Matt Chapman Sep 19 2006 3:35PM Security
Zotob worm gang jailed in Morocco

Zotob worm gang jailed in Morocco

Lengthy sentences for malware writers.
Matt Chapman Sep 14 2006 10:22AM Security
Bot software tops virus list for August

Bot software tops virus list for August

Smaller but more virulent outbreaks.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 12 2006 9:52AM Security
Pump-and-dump spam using subliminal signals

Pump-and-dump spam using subliminal signals

'Buy!' message embedded in share scams.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 8 2006 10:13AM Security
Mobler worm uses Symbian to target Windows

Mobler worm uses Symbian to target Windows

Users must open file to spread the infection.
Matt Chapman Sep 7 2006 8:45AM Security
Virus levels soar in August

Virus levels soar in August

Percentage of phishing emails increases dramatically.
Clement James Sep 5 2006 9:54AM Security
Virus threat not limited to AMD platforms

Virus threat not limited to AMD platforms

Windows, not chips, the target of Bounds virus.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 5 2006 9:54AM Security
The Month: ThreatStats - Virus landscape is dominated by strong pair as peak outbreak season approaches

The Month: ThreatStats - Virus landscape is dominated by strong pair as peak outbreak season approaches
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Rare worm hits Symbian mobiles, Windows PCs

Rare worm hits Symbian mobiles, Windows PCs

An anti-virus firm warned mobile device users of a new crossover worm this week.
Frank Washkuch Aug 31 2006 8:00PM Security
Malicious image spam entices users with soft porn

Malicious image spam entices users with soft porn

Hackers are taking advantage of image spam techniques and lusty minds to spread a new Trojan horse, experts at SophosLabs warned today.
Ericka Chickowski Aug 30 2006 10:32PM Security
Bogus Apple iPod spam hides trojan

Bogus Apple iPod spam hides trojan

Malware contained in self-extracting zip file.
Robert Jaques Aug 30 2006 9:55AM Security
New virus attacks AMD processors

New virus attacks AMD processors

Proof of concept code shows advanced attack vector.
Tom Sanders Aug 29 2006 9:59AM Security
Volume of 'romantic' spam jumps sharply

Volume of 'romantic' spam jumps sharply

Spammers use the lure of pretty young women to hook the unwary.
Robert Jaques Aug 23 2006 10:13AM Security
Berlusconi 'murder' spam hides trojan

Berlusconi 'murder' spam hides trojan

Beware of emails bearing news.
Robert Jaques Aug 18 2006 10:34AM Security
Major Windows worm attack 'imminent'

Major Windows worm attack 'imminent'

'Significant' threat could arrive within hours, warn experts.
Robert Jaques Aug 15 2006 2:12PM Security
Image spam triples in three months

Image spam triples in three months

Ever-resourceful spammers tripled the amount of image spam sent to users in the last three months, researchers announced today.
Ericka Chickowski Aug 14 2006 11:07PM Security

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