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  • Seek.com.au targeted by e-mail harvesting tool

    Security researchers have discovered an e-mail harvesting tool that was pre-configured to target Seek.com.au's candidate database but a Seek executive claims its database is immune to such an attack.

  • E-scams rule the roost in 2003

    Regrettably, 2003 proved to be a year in which online scamming elevated itself to new heights, with inexperienced, gullible or just plain unfortunate individuals facing a minefield of potentially expensive schemes.

  • DKIM antispam standard can't stop spam

    An engineer who helped develop a new antispam technology called DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) said it's not a foolproof way to keep nasty e-mails out of your inbox, but it is a step in the right direction.

  • Commbank attacked by instant phishers

    Commonwealth Bank customers have been targeted by phishers in a scam that combines a clever social engineering lure sent over instant messaging application ICQ.

  • Netscape parades security features

    Netscape on Thursday released the final version of Netscape 8, a browser that includes features to protect Web surfers against online scams.

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  • 10 ways to avoid being the victim of identity theft

    Identity theft is on the increase, to the tune of 10 million victims in the U.S. and $50 billion in costs. Share this list of preventive measures with your end users, friends, and family members to help protect them from this escalating crime.

  • If it smells, it must be phish

    Do you think banks and financial institutions in Australia are doing enough to protect consumers from "phishing expeditions"?

  • AU phishing scams to get worse

    Online fraudsters are getting smarter and the current round of "phishing scams" may just be the start, according Australian High Tech Crime Centre (AHTCC) head Alastair MacGibbon.

  • Don't fall prey to VoIP abuse

    As VoIP becomes more prevalent, its popularity will undoubtedly attract some unwanted attention -- spammers and phishers looking for their next scheme. Here is a look at some common forms of VoIP abuse, including VoIP spam and caller ID spoofing, and how you can fight back.

  • How to slam spam

    If we're losing the battle against spam, how can we win the war? In this special report, ZDNet Australia presents a comprehensive resource centre for IT professionals battling spam.

Reviews (2)

  • Windows Live Hotmail

    Drag-and-drop message organisation and a built-in MP3 player are among the notable new features to this radical overhaul of Hotmail.

  • Norton Internet Security 2006

    Norton Internet Security 2006 is a solid security suite, but it bogs down PC performance. Though it's a reasonable upgrade for entrenched Norton fans, it offers users less bang for the buck than ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.

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