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News (34)

• First mobile phone virus nears 2nd birthday

  The first real mobile phone virus, which was found in the wild and could replicate on its own, was discovered almost two years ago.

• Russian phone Trojan tries to ring up charges

  Anti-virus companies are warning of new malicious software that can infect any mobile phone capable of running Java applications, not just feature-rich smart phones.

• New pests target Symbian-based gadgets

  Several Trojan horses that target mobile phones have been discovered since the start of the year, but the threat level remains low.

• Mobile malware to triple in 2006

  Mobile security threats are expected to triple next year as smartphones and other mobile devices become more prevalent, according to a study released on Monday by McAfee Avert Labs.

• Nokia to inoculate phones with antivirus

  Nokia has entered a pact with Symantec to help secure its mobile phones from viruses that target certain kinds of handsets.

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• The state of security: It ain't pretty

  In a recent survey, almost every company polled said their businesses suffered financial and operational impact from worms, and 14 percent of users said this impact was severe.

• 10 things to protect your data from internal threats

  Hacker attacks that bring down the network get a lot of attention but if your organisation is only focusing on this type of security you're still vulnerable. Find out how to protect your data from internal threats.

• Good security news in short supply

  With the start of the new year, it's time to take a shot at predicting the key trends that will define the field of information security in 2006.

• Protecting our borders: IT stands guard

  Can a national ID card protect Australians against terrorist attacks? And can citizens' details be protected by Public Key Infrastructure? We look at the types of hardware and software employed to combat terrorism, and how ports and other critical infrastructure are protected.

• Mobility madness: Managing mobile devices

  Today's smart phones are less about ring tones and more about extending your corporate applications well and truly into the field. Say goodbye to the deskbound worker -- and hello to a potential data and security nightmare, warns David Braue.

Reviews (3)

• Who's buying 3G?

  Commentary: As we're constantly barraged by ads for various 'next-generation' phone services, it's worthwhile stopping to wonder if we're being sold something we've already got.

• QuickTime 6.0 learns new tricks

  The old multimedia standard offers up a new edition with support for high-quality MPEG- 4 streaming and more.

• Tech Guide: Wireless network purchases

  Here's what you need to know about wireless networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

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