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    Most information technology managers are ignorant of emerging Internet threats, a survey by employee Internet management software provider Websense said today.

  • 'Complacent' companies slammed for poor security policies

    A survey of IT security managers and administrators, found that 54 per cent believe their organisation is not doing enough to combat cybercrime.

  • Companies rally after Anna

    In light of the Anna Kournikova virus and other recent attacks, IT managers are reconsidering approaches to staff training and some may impose restrictions on email attachments. However, most are refusing to compromise functionality for additional security.

  • Viruses pack triple threat

    Virus writers are merging spam, phishing and Trojan programs to develop more complex attacks on the unwary.

  • Trojan singles out Comm Bank customers

    Security firm F-Secure has discovered a password stealing trojan targeting Commonwealth Bank users -- and the malware isn't being detected by the free antivirus software the bank is offering its online users.

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    Time for the BlackBerry Bush ban?

    As the iconic BlackBerry goes from strength to strength in subscriber numbers, so do the threats to the device and the business model.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    StumbleUpon is great but ban it immediately

    StumbleUpon is one of most interesting and addictive new tools on the Web but administrators should immediately ban its use at work.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

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    I found out last week that although Windows Vista will have a snazzy new firewall, by default it will be set to block only incoming traffic -- unless you decide to pay Microsoft an extra US$50 a year...

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  • Virus vaccination: 4 applications tested

    RMIT IT Test Labs take a look at the top enterprise applications for stopping viruses from ravaging your organisation.

  • McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007

    Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customers lacking support.

  • CA eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1

    eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1 is a dependable antiviral crusader that's worth a look only if you're already running antispyware and firewall software.

  • Patch management: 4 packages tested

    Security patches are a big worry: they come out at odd times, they suck up your bandwidth, and just occasionally they break things. We look at patch management packages to ease the burden.

  • PC health issues

    It performs roles once undertaken by man, so why can't we offer our PC the same health protection available to us?

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