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  • Online banking theft -- who pays?

    Don't expect Internet scams, hackers, trojan horses and the like to vanish overnight. The challenge is for banks and customers to minimise their exposure to losses. But how?

  • Qld smartcard licence project advances

    Queensland Transport (QT) has gone to market for up to 10,000 handheld smartcard readers as it gears up to replace its 2.7 million antiquated drivers' licences with new smartcard equivalents.

  • Bank card attack: Only Martians are safe

    Security researchers from Cambridge University have discovered a way to attack chip and PIN cards -- and warn only Martian cardholders are safe from the exploit.

  • Careless customers invite credit card fraud

    Customers that poorly protect credit card information are the greatest concern for banks attempting to tackle transaction fraud, according to HSBC's Australian-based chief information officer.

  • Massive smartcard plan confirmed

    The federal government confirmed work was underway on a proposal to deploy smartcards to millions of Australians under a project to slash administrative costs and crack down on identity theft.

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  • Online banking theft -- who pays?

    Don't expect Internet scams, hackers, trojan horses and the like to vanish overnight. The challenge is for banks and customers to minimise their exposure to losses. But how?

  • Finding a replacement for passwords

    Verification gadgets range from tokens to mobile-phone-based systems, but cost keeps them from catching on.

  • Helping the public travel smarter

    Smart cards are anticipated to be the next generation in public transport ticketing systems. What are the obstacles faced in implementing them?

  • 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.

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market.

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  • Helping the public travel smarter

    Smart cards are anticipated to be the next generation in public transport ticketing systems. What are the obstacles faced in implementing them?

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market. From fingerprint scanners, to single sign-on software and biometric technology -- we have the authentication market covered.

  • Biometrics special: Who are you?

    Forgotten your password again? Read on to find out how you'll be logging on, checking in, and signing off in the very near future.

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