Stories by: Michael Crawford

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Banking industry's m-commerce plans threatened by mobile malware 06 February, 2007 12:58:13

Research and consulting firm TowerGroup predicts 2007 will be the year malicious code developed for identity fraud will target mobile banking via smartphones, PDAs and any other devices capable of running a connected Internet browser.
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Access Card needs key management 01 February, 2007 13:04:19

The second request for tender (RFT) for the Australian Access Card was released yesterday for a contractor to implement both the card and key management system.
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OS vulnerabilities drop in 2006 01 February, 2007 12:36:57

Internet Security Systems (ISS) and MessageLabs released a synopsys of 2006 security trends yesterday, with both companies revealing a marked increase in spam throughout the year.
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Windows Live OneCare: proof is in the pudding 25 January, 2007 11:45:15

The Windows Live OneCare release slated for Australia on January 30 has met a lukewarm response from potentially competing security tool vendors and academics alike.
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ISS posts new Aussie MD 24 January, 2007 14:18:00

Kim Duffy, former managing director of Internet Security Systems (ISS), has resigned from his post, replaced immediately by former ISS national business development manager Simon Ractliffe.
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IT staff increase set for 2007 17 January, 2007 00:00:01

Nearly half of all information technology companies in Australia plan to increase permanent staff during the March 2007 quarter, according to a survey released today.
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Spam out for 2007: phishing is in 16 January, 2007 14:34:08

Claims worldwide spam levels have declined 30 percent over the Christmas period due to the loss of one botnet are so far unfounded.
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DCITA sourcing technical consultants 16 January, 2007 10:59:45

The Department of Communications, Information Technology and The Arts (DCITA) is tendering for a brains trust to provide advice on future information technology purchases and technological direction.
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Phishing toolkit reels in content, punters 15 January, 2007 12:10:39

RSA Security has discovered a phishing toolkit for sale online designed to post legitimate and actual content on a fraudulent URL in real time.
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Sophos purchase NAC vendor Endforce 12 January, 2007 00:01:00

Antivirus firm Sophos has purchased US-based security company Endforce for an undisclosed sum.
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IronPort plays hard to get 09 January, 2007 11:40:27

Cisco had made repeated attempts to acquire IronPort prior to finally stitching up the $AU1billion deal last week.