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Web threats to surpass e-mail pests
By next year, Internet users can expect more cyberattacks to originate from the Web than via e-mail, security firm Trend Micro predicts. Read more »
Aust computer crime down, says survey
The impact of computer crime and security incidents on organisations has decreased over the past year, but the fight against malware and hackers is far from over, according to the Australian Computer Crime and Security Survey 2005. Read more »
Baba worm pretends to clean up PCs
The latest version of the Baba worm claims to clean porn off PCs, but it's just a 'dirty trick', say antivirus experts. Read more »
Worm hijacks open source database
Thousands of MySQL servers around the world are being infected with a worm which could facilitate a massive denial-of-service attack. Read more »
Security group names top software risks
A security organisation published its fourth annual list of the most vulnerable software on Wednesday, putting network administrators on notice that they need to check their systems. Read more »
Microsoft plugs Windows worm holes
Microsoft on Tuesday in the US provided fixes for eight flaws related to Windows, including three that could be used to compromise a system without any user interaction. Read more »
Windows-based ATMs an easy touch for hackers
Security experts have hacked ATMs to show how easy it is to steal money and bank account details from modern cash machines. Read more »
Cyberattacks outstripping defences
Cyberattacks today have become so complex that there may be no real way to completely protect against them, internet security researchers have warned. Read more »
Kaspersky predicts Vista security holes
Antivirus experts from Kaspersky Labs have predicted that 90 percent of current malware will run on Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista. Read more »
Better Windows security keeps Apple safer: Gartner
Research group Gartner has said that Mac OS X users are now safer from a mass attack -- such as Blaster on Windows -- than they were two years ago, partly because Microsoft has closed so many holes in its ubiquitous platform. Read more »
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PestPatrol: Detect and remove hacker tools
Many apps, especially P2P and IM software, install programs in the background that can jeopardise security. Use PestPatrol to detect and remove them. Read more »
New weapons in the war against DoS attacks
Industry watchdog groups are warning that denial of service attacks are becoming more destructive each year. Learn about some new tools you can add to your arsenal of DoS defenses to help safeguard your enterprise. Read more »
Knowledge is power against hacker schemes
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. Read more »
Be aware of the threat of hidden keystroke-logging devices
Learn about the different versions of keystroke loggers, and get tips for protecting your organisation and your users from this threat. Read more »
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