Tags: printers, worm

News (26)

• Worm attack puts Australian users under siege

  Australian computer users are coming under seige, with two separate worms infiltrating systems with damaging and costly effect.

• Bugbear bugs Aussie business

  As the latest worm attack spread across Australia, many businesses learned they were infected when their printers started exuding reams of garbage. ZDNet Australia spoke to one small business that lost a days work in the latest attack.

• Vending machines and printers open network threat

  As common office items such as printers, vending machines and lifts become more advanced and run embedded operating systems, they could easily create vulnerabilities that are often overlooked by administrators.

• Microsoft on worm watch

  Computer code that takes advantage of a serious Windows flaw has been published on the Internet, increasing the chance of a worm attack.

• Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs

  Two worms based on a recently disclosed Windows flaw have been unleashed, but the attacks so far don't appear to be widespread, security experts said.

Features and Case Studies (12)

• UPDATE: New worm poised to unleash hell on MS

  A worm that takes advantage of what some security experts describe as the most widespread Windows flaw ever has started spreading, while new analysis has uncovered a time bomb in the worm's code poised to unleash a furious denial of service attack at Microsoft itself.

• Making customers miserable the Microsoft way

  Microsoft's Software Assurance program puts even greater pressure on customers to renew existing Windows software. And the final deadline is approaching.

• Hacker code could unleash Windows worm

  A hacker group releases code designed to exploit a widespread Windows flaw, paving the way for a major worm attack as soon as this weekend, security researchers warn.

• Commonwealth Bank: Michael Harte, CIO

  ZDNet Australia meets with Michael Harte, CIO of the Commonwealth Bank to find out his views on security and sourcing (both out- and open-).

• Top tips for security staff

  There are some security practices every worker should be aware of. ZDNet Australia offers an easy step-by-step guide to make educating your employees easy.

Reviews (4)

• Reviews News: What do you want to do with images today?

  This week there's everything you need to scan images, print images, chuck 'em on a wall, and so on and so forth.

• Reviews News : Perfect for the home or office

  There's a fair bit out this week for the home and small office, with Epson leading the charge with the release of its 2002 scanning range.

• Dross surfaces during silly season

  Commentary: It's that time of year when unlikely ideas experience their brief moment in the sun.

• Tech Guide: Wireless network purchases

  Here's what you need to know about wireless networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

• Just In

• Most Popular

• Most Discussed

Reader Services

Popular Topics

Essentials