A 17 year old Queensland youth was arrested last week on charges relating to a security breach at a "prominent" internet service provider (ISP). ZDNet Australia spoke to the director of the recently established Australian High Tech Crime Centre (AHTCC), federal agent Alastair MacGibbon, about the arrest, and found out why letting the world know you've been hacked isn't the end of the world.
Australian Federal Police have arrested a 17-year-old youth for allegedly hacking into a "prominent" Australian Internet Service Provider (ISP).
The Australian Federal Police are taking firm steps toward forging closer ties with the underground hacking community as evidenced at a recent security conference.
Ruxcon, Australia's independent, non-profit security conference, has finalised a date for its 2004 event and called for the submission of papers from the security community.
Reducing the threat of viruses to a corporate network is no longer a simple task. But how do you manage the multiple layers necessary, and keep them up to date?
Reducing the threat of viruses to a corporate network is no longer a simple task. But how do you manage the multiple layers necessary, and keep them up to date?
The footage Four Corners displayed of a suspected Melbourne fraudster's house and technology during a police raid last week hardly fits the profile of a master fraudster.
Server virtualisation is a no-brainer -- it's quick to deploy and easy to justify in terms of cost-savings but too many companies are deploying the technology without considering the security implications.
Networks don't just ferry packets around your office anymore. ZDNet Australia looks at some of the latest developments that allow your network to manage itself more intelligently.
Want to improve the performance of your network or work out what's going wrong? ZDNet Australia helps you find the right tool for the job.
Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a stronger performer and a better deal.
Apple has inundated the marketplace with new releases this week, all emanating from the Macworld Conference and Expo in New York.
The ease and convenience of instant messaging has made it popular with users. But is instant messaging a curse or a boon for the office environment?
Trying to keep corporate secrets away from prying eyes? We evaluate five encryption software packages
Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.
Telstra shareholders fear break up
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The Change Program changes its Agenda
What happens when you change the agenda of the ATO's Change Program, or program in some changes to the Agenda?… Watch it now
Microsoft's Tracey Fellows on Windows 7
After the launch of Windows 7 last week, ZDNet.com.au spoke briefly with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand M… Watch it now
Has New Zealand's smiling assassin delivered?
The long-awaited separation of Telstra
Google open-sources JavaScript tools
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