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  • 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.

  • Klez virus passes confidential info

    The latest variant of the Klez worm sometimes chooses to hitch a ride on sensitive documents, resulting in victims' confidential information spreading with the malicious program, Russian antivirus firm Kaspersky Labs said Friday.

  • New worm outbreak due to complacency: AU expert

    A combination of social engineering and failure to update anti-virus software contributed to the recent outbreak of the latest mass mailing worm, Fizzer, according to one expert

  • Apher worm: From Russia with problems

    Why would Microsoft send you an announcement of a new antivirus product from Russia? It wouldn't. Yet the author of the Apher worm (w32.apher@mm) is willing to bet someone will fall for it.

  • IM worms: the rise before the fall

    The number of instant-messaging (IM) worms is on the rise but users should expect only a short-lived surge before tech administrators act against IM in their companies, a security expert claims.

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  • 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.

  • New worm outbreak due to complacency: AU expert

    A combination of social engineering and failure to update anti-virus software contributed to the recent outbreak of the latest mass mailing worm, Fizzer, according to one expert

  • Time to dump Outlook?

    Fizzer may have fizzled but frustration still prevails. Is it time to ditch Microsoft's e-mail clients?

  • Tools for Chief Security Officers

    In this special report, ZDNet Australia presents a three-part exclusive video interview with Westpac Bank chief information security officer, David Backley, in addition to tips and reviews for businesses to thwart security attacks.

  • The case of the mistaken worm

    When security experts first detected a worm that uses Yahoo's People Search engine to harvest e-mail addresses, they assumed it was a new variant of MyDoom.

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