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    Companies should not deploy a desktop search tool without first considering the security implications because they could end up helping virus writers, say security experts.

  • Slammer worm responsible for Macquarie outage

    Macquarie has admitted that a variant of the Slammer worm was responsible for a serious disruption to the company's co-location customers last week.

  • Norton AntiVirus flaw ready for exploitation?

    Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.

  • Trojan horse could recruit 'Fagin's gang'

    A recent malware attack in which a Trojan encrypts a user's files until the victim pays a US$200 'ransom', could help criminal groups recruit people into money laundering and other 'dirty work', according to security experts.

  • AU ISPs go for broke on virus, spam filtering

    As spam becomes the number one issue concerning Internet users ISPs are beginning to cash in on the trend, offering spam and virus filtering services for a fee.

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  • Norton AntiVirus flaw ready for exploitation?

    Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.

  • The hacker challenge

    Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?

  • Securing all fronts

    Managed security service providers are gaining momentum in Australia. Can outsourcing security secure your company?

  • User policies: minimise security risks

    Corporate computing espionage hits the headlines, but the big risk comes from within--users not following procedures. Effective security policies must address user behaviour.

  • Keeping the door open...and shut

    A Web server opens up your business to the outside world, so how do you keep out those parts of the world you don't like?

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