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    Security vendor RSA has reported an increase in the use of "fast-flux" to obscure zombie computer activities. However, University of Cambridge researchers disagree, saying it's the same botnet being leased out to others.

  • RSA acquires authentication company

    Identity and access management firm RSA Security has snapped up authentication services provider Cyota in a US$145 million deal.

  • Banks bearing the brunt of phishing scams

    Financial services companies remain the most frequent targets of online phishing schemes, according to the latest figures released by an organisation working to fight the scams.

  • Banks 'must raise their game on security'

    Shape up or lose customers, says EDS; most users think banks should start by not giving customers' details away without permission.

  • 'Spear phishing' hooks e-mail bait

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  • Bankers wrestle with online security

    The Australian Bankers Association is still grappling with two-factor authentication for Internet transactions and has almost hit a "brick wall" in its anti-fraud efforts.

  • Caught in a phishing trap?

    The rise in online identity fraud has companies on the hook: Either educate customers or lose them.

  • Phishing attacks hook more and more victims

    Phishing attacks have increased in quantity and quality over the past two months, according to research published by the Anti-Phishing Working Group on Monday.

  • Commonwealth Bank: Michael Harte, CIO

    ZDNet Australia meets with Michael Harte, CIO of the Commonwealth Bank to find out his views on security and sourcing (both out- and open-).

  • The weakest security link? It's you

    Despite their role as the last gatekeeper of IT security, many employees lack training and understanding. Additional reading: Shed light on shadow IT groups

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