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Arbor Networks Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report is designed to provide data useful to network operators so they can make informed decisions about their use of network security technology to protect their mission-critical infrastructure.
The fourth edition of this report was released on November 11, 2008.
A New Zealand man living in Australia has been fingered by US authorities as a ringleader of the largest spam operation in the world, responsible for sending out billions of unsolicited emails in recent years.
Beware of a new attempt to comprimise your system by what purports to be a security update from Microsoft.
ID fraud costs Australian over $4 billion per year.
Leading market research firm uncovers IT security fears stifling business innovation at 80 percent of organisations worldwide
Cyber Storm II was designed to simulate a significant global incident caused by
attacks on critical infrastructure systems via the Internet.
SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be wary of telemarketing calls informing recipients that they have won a 'free' holiday.
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has welcomed the Queensland launch of an innovative online safety program to teach children how to be responsible cyber-citizens.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority today launched its innovative online safety activity, Cybersmart Detectives, in Queensland.
According to MessageLabs over the course of this year, spammers have been highly focused on using as many of Google's free, hosted services as possible to distribute spam.
Consumers are being ripped off by offers of fake prizes in a new casino survey scam.
Social networking staying safe online, a new fact sheet published in support of the Federal Privacy Commissions Privacy Awareness Week.
A first-ever Australian survey of personal fraud has shown Victorians lost more than a quarter of a billion dollars to scams and fraud.
Prospective tenants are being ripped off by fake rental property and shared accommodation listings on the internet posted by scammers.
The Brumby Government today released a list of security tips to help Victorians protect their privacy on online social networking sites.
Fraud gang stole 40m credit cards
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather the knowledge and views of all relevant stakeholders (including public bodies, child safety and consumer organisations, industry).
On 6th June 2008, some 44,185 Australian computers were compromised, implicated or primed for cyber crime according to online fraud control firm,ThreatMETRIX.
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today launched National E-security Awareness Week to highlight the simple steps Australians should take to stay smart online.
Your personal information is valuable and needs to be
protected from online identity thieves who seek to steal this information,
according to the Australian Bankers Association (ABA).
A survey of home users undertaken by AusCERT has revealed a very patchy understanding of computer security.
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy,Senator Stephen Conroy, has welcomed a new Australian Communication and Media
Authority (ACMA) cybersmart initiative to teach children how to be responsible cyber citizens.
According to an AusERT survey 70 percent of home computers laced with malware.
Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls today unveiled the latest weapon in the fight against identity fraud.
Victorians have a new weapon to fight cyber crime and internet security issues such as identity
theft and financial fraud with the opening today of a $3.7 million Internet Commerce Security
Laboratory in Ballarat.
US federal court officials are warning that hackers are emailing phony subpoenas embedded with malicious software to high-ranking executives to steal valuable corporate information.
The Symantec Global Internet Security Threat Report provides a six-month update of worldwide internet
threat activity. it includes analysis of network-based attacks, a review of known vulnerabilities, and
highlights of malicious code.
Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, today welcomed the launch of the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce's two-week fraud awareness initiative, Fraud Fortnight.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning parents to monitor children when they use internet, as part of the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforces Fraud Fortnight.
Police have uncovered a $1million internet scam in WA
Fraud Fortnight aims to raise awareness about deceptive and seductive scams.
Every Australian child should be open to a safe and rewarding internet experience.
School children from around the country will participate tomorrow in Safer Internet Day, an international program run in over 50 countries to raise awareness of the importance of cybersafety.
It's Melbourne Cup time and sweepstakes abound as punters try to pick the winner in the race that stops the nation.
Fake advertisements offering used vehicles for lower than expected prices continue to appear on Australian car websites
The latest SIFT Intelligence Report is now available for a free download.
Non-existant puppies for sale. Beware says SCAMwatch.
More than $300,000 will be returned to victims of 37 North American-based scams after Australian Competition and Consumer Commission court intervention.
Australians who use the internet to buy goods from overseas should be wary of fake emails asking them to pay 'Customs' a range of fees, duty or taxes, before their goods are released to them.
An Australian who ran one of the world's most infamous Internet piracy operations has been sentenced to more than four years in a US jail.
The latest SIFT Intelligence Report is now available for a free download.
The Internet Industry Association, Australias national body for internet content, commerce and connectivity today launched a consumer empowerment program to complement ACCCs the national anti-scam campaign.
Australian and New Zealand internet users are under assault by online scammers and cyber criminals who are using blended or multifaceted attacks—which combine several crimeware techniques—to steal money, identities and hijack PCs.
When Australians return from the holidays, around 95 per cent of email directed at their personal and business in-boxes will be spam, according to data security expert Peter Stewart.
A West Australian company has been fined $5.5million for distributing spam.
A West Australian company has been fined $5.5million for distributing spam.
A West Australian company has been fined $5.5million for distributing spam.
The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, has launched National E-Security Awareness Week to encourage Internet users to stay smart online.
US consumers lost $US8 billion ($A10.5 billion) to online scams over the past two years.
National Industry Body IIA applauds the Federal Government's historic funding announcement regarding internet filters.
The government has announced a review
Anti Spware is a majpr priority og this site and now Microsoft has released a new free product.
China is rapidly catching up with the USA as the main source of origin for spam emails to Australia, according to a new snapshot survey by anti-spam solution vendor New Millennium Solutions (NMS).
Why crooks love a second-hand PC
The ACCC has some very good advice on how to be safe when trading online and what to do if you suspect fraud.
The Government has released a review report on the Spam Act.
In the virtual world of online communication, spam began as a mere irritant to email users, evolved from pest to burden, then transformed into a real menace.
Six quick wireless security tips
The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, today launched Taking care of spyware, a guide to help Australians protect themselves against spyware on the Internet.
The Internet Industry Association has launched a national campaign to help rid the nation's computers from the danger of spyware.
Protecting Australians Online. Spyware Review released by Minister for public comment.
The Australian Democrats have today introduced legislation to deal with the increasing problem of Spyware.
US spamer is sentenced to 9 years jail.
AG Ruddock and Justice Minister Ellison have unveiled an initiative to combat ID fraud.
Over 1000 malicious codes were detected during the month.
The Internet Industry Association and the Internet Society of China have signed an agreement to help manage spam.
The IIA has warned about the increase in spyware and the likely reaction.
An information sheet containing information about online fraud called phishing has been developed.
MessageLabs has cautioned global email users after identifying a new trojan that steals passwords.
The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) and the Australian High Tech Crime Centre are cooperating in the fight against spam.
Internet Industry Association to release draft spam code for ISPs
Computer users battling computer viruses, spam and fraud have a new tool in their armoury after the launch today of a one-stop e-security portal.
Businesses can no longer ignore the need to protect themselves on the internet.
IIA background to the threats to internet security and the industry response
With so many SMEs taking up high-speed broadband there is an even greater need for heightened security awareness. The new IIA security portal will be a great resource to help build this awareness.
The email security company MessageLabs has given an unqualified endorsement to the Internet Industry Association's new Internet Security Portal
The Internet Industry Association has released its draft Cybercrime Code of Practice for public consultation.
The AHTCC provides a nationally coordinated approach to combating serious, complex and multi-jurisdictional high tech crimes.
Broadband users at greater risk
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