Australian Internet Service Providers are split over the decision to disconnect virus-spreading users that have taken insufficient precautions against malicious attacks.
Telstra remains confident customers will not abandon its stricken Internet service provider BigPond, despite difficulties for its 1.5 million users dragging into a third week.
A vulnerability in the default image viewer for one of the two major Linux desktop systems could allow an attacker to execute code on a computer running the Gnome software, according to an advisory.
Australian computer users have been hit particularly hard by the Bugbear virus. ZDNet Australia investigates the global advance of Bugbear and shares tips on protection and prevention.
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When foreign markets are willing to pay twice as much for your exports, it's usually a good sign. Unfortunately for Australia, the goods being traded are compromised PCs but why are Australians worth twice as much as Americans?
As the iconic BlackBerry goes from strength to strength in subscriber numbers, so do the threats to the device and the business model.
If you recently signed up with Microsoft's OneCare Live antivirus service -- and you use Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express -- there is a chance that your stored e-mails have been wiped out.
Symantec is about to launch Norton 360 in Australia and although the product seems to have some interesting features, it will take more than marketing hype to persuade me that the company has stopped making bloated and unreliable software.
If the iPhone does as expected and takes a decent chunk of the growing smartphone market then the overall penetration of OS X will skyrocket and attract some serious attention from malware writers.
A vulnerability in the default image viewer for one of the two major Linux desktop systems could allow an attacker to execute code on a computer running the Gnome software, according to an advisory.
There are days when you're not sure whether to burst out laughing, or start tearing your hair out. How do CIOs and IT managers deal with users who just don't seem to get it?
Corporate computing espionage hits the headlines, but the big risk comes from within--users not following procedures. Effective security policies must address user behaviour.
Keeping your network safe from viruses sounds easy, but watch out for complacency. Often, it's your own worst enemy.
Most IT managers neglect to tell users how to avoid falling prey to the dangerous hacker technique of social engineering. Here's what you need to know.
Keeping your network safe from viruses sounds easy, but watch out for complacency. Often, it's your own worst enemy.
With the rollout of 3G promised "any time soon" many people are becoming concerned about the negative aspects of linking mobile phones to the Web.
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product doesn't excel, burdened by a user experience that's basically unchanged from last year.
Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customers lacking support.
BitDefender Antivirus 10 is a solid antivirus and antispyware solution, offering two-year subscriptions for the price of one elsewhere; however, it could be faster, offer built-in help, and uninstall better.
History of British PCs
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In this exclusive video interview, Optus chief information officer Lawrie Turner speaks to ZDNet.com.au about being the IT head for Australia's number two telco.
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