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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.

Symantec patents quicker virus detection

Symantec patents quicker virus detection

Symantec has won a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for technology that streamlines virus detection.
Marcia Savage Mar 2 2005 4:40PM Security
MCI divorces spam bride after 18 month affair

MCI divorces spam bride after 18 month affair

MCI, the ISP formerly known as Worldcom, has finally booted off the website hosting spamming tool Send-Safe off its network.
David Quainton Mar 1 2005 12:04PM Security
Botnets predicted as major security threat in 2005

Botnets predicted as major security threat in 2005

Botnets could be one of the major security threats of 2005, according to a security company.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 28 2005 2:45PM Security
Users wary of Paris Hilton worm

Users wary of Paris Hilton worm

Despite utilising the celebrity status of Paris Hilton, the Sober-K worm doesn't appear to be tricking Australians so far.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 24 2005 3:19PM Security
UK Government launches virus alert battleplan

UK Government launches virus alert battleplan

The UK Government has launched a website to protect small businesses and home users against hackers and viruses.
René Millman Feb 24 2005 2:23PM Security
Unlucky thirteenth country falls for Cabir worm

Unlucky thirteenth country falls for Cabir worm

South Africa has become the thirteenth country to report a sighting of the Cabir worm.
René Millman Feb 23 2005 2:13PM Security
Spooks spooked by FBI worm

Spooks spooked by FBI worm

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into a new worm claiming to be a real FBI email.
David Quainton Feb 23 2005 1:58PM Security
Blitz on spam ends month of scam awareness

Blitz on spam ends month of scam awareness

A worldwide 48-hour sweep to uncover spam scams has been launched this week.
Staff Writers Feb 23 2005 1:55PM Security
New spam spin: Can-spam can can spim too

New spam spin: Can-spam can can spim too

A New Yorker has been arrested and charged with sending spam over instant messaging platforms (known as spim).
David Quainton Feb 23 2005 12:03PM Security
Virus writers launch Paris Hilton worm

Virus writers launch Paris Hilton worm

Users hoping to see x-rated footage of Paris Hilton may get more than they bargained for, with an anti-virus firm warning about worms masquerading as video clips.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 22 2005 2:57PM Security
Mobile virus developer denies doing any harm

Mobile virus developer denies doing any harm

David Quainton reports on the Brazilian virus writer responsible for Lasco
David Quainton Feb 22 2005 1:15PM Security
The changing face of spam

The changing face of spam

Junk email clogging up your inbox used to be annoying, but as René Millman reports, it’s moved beyond that and become a lot more sinister
René Millman Feb 21 2005 5:02PM Security
Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers

Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers

Malware targeting mobile devices is evolving too fast for security technology to keep up.
Jon Tullett Feb 18 2005 8:13PM Security
UK lectures China on spam

UK lectures China on spam

The British Government is to host a debate in which China and the rest of Asia will be urged to toughen up on spam. The event, organised by the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI), will take place on Tuesday as part of a wider ecommerce forum.
David Quainton Feb 18 2005 3:23PM Security
Mydoom worm makes comeback

Mydoom worm makes comeback

The anti-virus industry has raised alert levels on a new variant of the Mydoom virus that is currently spreading in the wild.
David Quainton Feb 17 2005 12:57PM Security
Lexus hits out at car virus claim

Lexus hits out at car virus claim

Car maker Lexus has hit back at stories suggesting its cars are vulnerable to mobile phone viruses. Having launched an investigation into the rumour a spokesman has dismissed the allegation as “without foundation”.
David Quainton Feb 16 2005 4:11PM Security
Financial spam on the increase: Clearswift

Financial spam on the increase: Clearswift

Spam touting get-rich-quick schemes has been on the increase, according to a monthly spam index.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 16 2005 2:51PM Security
Earthlink files latest spam lawsuit

Earthlink files latest spam lawsuit

Earthlink continues the corporate backlash against spam by launching four lawsuits against alleged spamming outfits.
David Quainton Feb 14 2005 4:15PM Security
Spam busters wary as Verizon buys MCI

Spam busters wary as Verizon buys MCI

The anti-spam fraternity has reacted warily to the news of Verizon’s $6.7billion acquisition of MCI. The marriage of the communications giants, finalised today, brings two of the biggest spam-hosting Internet Service Providers (ISPs) together.
David Quainton Feb 14 2005 3:45PM Security
St Valentine's Day worm massacre

St Valentine's Day worm massacre

Virus writers are targeting the world’s lovers by creating Valentine’s Day related malicious code. Two worms, Kipis-H and VBSWG-D, are spreading their love and destructive payload, via email and peer-to-peer networks.
David Quainton Feb 11 2005 3:02PM Security

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