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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.

European users ignore virus and spam threats

European users ignore virus and spam threats
Dan Ilett Dec 19 2003 3:57PM Security
Spam Bill hard to swallow

Spam Bill hard to swallow

Penalties for the Spam Bill have not yet come into effect, but lawyers have already picked out potential potholes in enforcing the legislation.
Siobhan Chapman Dec 5 2003 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Govt carves up spam bill for Christmas

Govt carves up spam bill for Christmas

Australia has become one of the first nations to legislate against spam, after the Federal Government's Spam Bill has been passed Tuesday.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2003 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Aust govt plans to reject spam bill: Williams

Aust govt plans to reject spam bill: Williams
Vivienne Fisher Nov 28 2003 12:00AM Security
Phishing, spam, viruses: what next?

Phishing, spam, viruses: what next?

There are an increasing number of warnings being issued to users about the threats associated with spam, such as viruses and 'phishing' scams.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 19 2003 12:00AM Security
Want some spam for Christmas?

Want some spam for Christmas?

Spammers are using Christmas overspending to tempt unwary consumers, according to a survey released Monday.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 10 2003 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Worm causes waves in BigPond

Worm causes waves in BigPond

Telstra and security experts have blamed a spam-generating worm for BigPond service problems, which they claim hit other major ISPs. Yet rival ISPs say it’s business as usual.
Siobhan Chapman Oct 17 2003 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Spam filters popular with small business

Spam filters popular with small business

Small businesses with fewer than 50 staff have bought a lot of spam filtering tools in the last three months, a survey has suggested.
Fleur Doidge Oct 16 2003 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Sobig.F tops prevalent virus list

Sobig.F tops prevalent virus list
Vivienne Fisher Oct 16 2003 12:00AM Security
Users want dodgy spam filtered: study

Users want dodgy spam filtered: study
Vivienne Fisher Oct 13 2003 12:00AM Software
Review: McAfee Active Virus Defense

Review: McAfee Active Virus Defense

Not all users want to resort to single user products to protect their SME business systems, and often the corporate editions are just not geared to the smaller business model. But McAfee Active Virus Defense Small Business Edition offers the level of security required for the SME market without compromising on any vital areas of virus protection. It delivers a suite of products that enables the SMEs amongst us to manage, update, and police our systems before any damage is done.
Staff Writers Jan 1 2003 12:00AM Security
Review: McAfee Active Virus Defense

Review: McAfee Active Virus Defense

Not all users want to resort to single user products to protect their SME business systems, and often the corporate editions are just not geared to the smaller business model. But McAfee Active Virus Defense Small Business Edition offers the level of security required for the SME market without compromising on any vital areas of virus protection. It delivers a suite of products that enables the SMEs amongst us to manage, update, and police our systems before any damage is done.
Staff Writers Jan 1 2003 12:00AM Security
Microsoft limits Hotmail to stop spam

Microsoft limits Hotmail to stop spam
Paul Thurrott Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Software
Turn of the worm

Turn of the worm
Siobhan Chapman Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Security
Aust govt attempts to ban spam

Aust govt attempts to ban spam
Vivienne Fisher Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Security
Spam under the spotlight

Spam under the spotlight
Vivienne Fisher Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Security
Bugbear tops virus threats

Bugbear tops virus threats
Vivienne Fisher Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Security
ANZ struck by fraudulent spam

ANZ struck by fraudulent spam
Vivienne Fisher Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Security
Businesses alerted to spam risk

Businesses alerted to spam risk
Vivienne Fisher Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Security
Government gets tough on spam

Government gets tough on spam
Staff Writers Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Security

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