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  • Budget: E-security gets $13.6m boost

    The federal government will spend AU$13.6 million over the next four years trying to protect consumers and businesses from "sophisticated and targeted attacks".

  • MasterCard phishers launch malware attack

    Phishers and spammers are 'jumping on the bandwagon' following the MasterCard security breach.

  • Personal firewalls not so safe

    Many personal firewalls have a design that's easy to compromise with just a few lines of code, according to several sources.

  • Don't fear Sydney Opera House trojan

    The Web site of the Sydney landmark has been found to harbour malware but it has been described as an "irritant" rather than a "major security risk".

  • TrustDefender u-turns on bank security claims

    Security firm TrustDefender has this morning withdrawn claims it made last Thursday that seemed to 'prove' that the SMS-based two-factor authentication system used by many online banking systems was vulnerable to attack.

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  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Admins stuck between a hack and a zero-day

    The world of IT security is in chaos, with CSOs seemingly on the front lines of a full scale global cyberwar being fought out by government hackers, botnet-controlling criminal gangs and compromised Web sites. Can we ever hope to keep networks safe in such an environment?

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Web 2.0 makes phishing spam obsolete

    In three years phishing has transformed from an unknown threat into a multi-million dollar industry; in the next stage of its evolution, phishers will avoid using spam and instead hijack small parts of 'trusted' Web sites in order to bypass anti-phishing tools.

Features and Case Studies (34)

  • A globetrotter's guide to cyber crime

    Is the war on cyber crime as simple as pointing the finger at China, Russia and the US? We investigate whether these parts of the world are being unfairly blamed.

  • Do-gooder Trojan has nasty bite

    Symantec is warning Internet users of a Trojan horse that removes spyware but alters the security settings in computers.

  • Research: Spyware industry worth billions

    Despite reductions in the number of computers infected by spyware applications, the troublesome software has created a billion-dollar industry that continues to plague both consumers and businesses, researchers said on Tuesday.

  • Q&A: Should police hack?

    Renowned security researcher Mikko Hypponen talks to ZDNet.com.au about the pros and cons of law enforcement using hacking techniques to fight crime.

  • 2007: How was it for security?

    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

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Reviews (9)

  • Don't fire until you see the whites of their IP

    Firewall software isn't optional for anyone anymore. Sure, Windows XP has an inbuilt firewall, but for real security you need a meatier option.How well does Zone Alarm Pro 3.0 protect you?

  • McAfee's latest do-it-all protective suite

    At AU$119.95, McAfee Internet Security 4.0, the security giant's newest do-it-all protective suite, defends your PC against the two most dangerous cyberthreats: direct hacker attacks and sneaky, behind-the-scenes viruses.

  • Does your malfunctioning PC have a virus?

    Today's PC viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and blended threats can cause run-of-the-mill Windows or application problems, that could also be caused by your typical hardware or software malfunction. Here are some suggestions for determining if a PC has a virus.

  • Keeping the outside out: Seven desktop firewalls tested

    We all know about firewalls protecting your network from outside attacks, but what can you do when those pesky users keep taking their computers outside your network? And what if the attack isn't coming from the outside at all?

  • Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010

    Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but questionable efficacy and middling performance mean it's a program we're not recommending for this year.

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