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    Bugbear is on the way to overtaking Klez as the most prevalent virus in Australia, this week knocking Klez off the top of security companies' "top ten" virus lists. In many cases it's the first time in several months Klez hasn't topped the list.

  • More malware means good news in security fight

    While the volume of malware threats has spiked recently, one expert believes that this is a good sign, with cybercriminals having to resort to increasingly desperate measures to get a result.

  • iFrame attacks: Blame your Web admin guy

    With one new Web site compromised every 14 seconds, including some of the biggest names, it's almost impossible to tell what's a "trustworthy" Web site. But who's at fault for exposing Internet users?

  • Aust security experts warn against Bugbear complacency

    Australian experts have warned that the Bugbear worm is still cause for concern, despite a fall in the number of reported infections over the long weekend.

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    Businesses continue to be lax about taking basic practical steps to stop e-mail worms wreaking havoc with their networks, according to anti-virus experts.

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  • Continued lax security allowing worm infiltration

    Businesses continue to be lax about taking basic practical steps to stop e-mail worms wreaking havoc with their networks, according to anti-virus experts.

  • Viruses: are you vulnerable?

    Figures are showing an increase in the number of viruses and vulnerabilities, but Australian industry pundits warn that we should take these with a pinch of salt. What is the real cost to organisations?

  • Microsoft calm over new twist in Bagle saga

    Microsoft is cautiously optimistic that attempts to spread new variants of the Bagle virus exploiting an older vulnerability in its e-mail products will not be successful.

  • Australia alerted to Fretheme worm

    Australian businesses are being warned to install patches and signature files to protect against a worm variant which has surfaced in the US and Europe.

  • Blasting the MSBlast worm

    MSBlast is the latest worm to infect Windows 2000 and XP machines. Follow these steps to detect and eliminate the worm.

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