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Critical vulnerabilities found in Spring Framework

Two critical security issues have been found that can affect Java apps that use the Spring Framework. Read more »

Posted: Jul 17, 2008

Neosploit toolkit targets MS Access vulnerability

The Neosploit exploit toolkit is now able to take advantage of a zero-day vulnerabilitiy in Access. Read more »

Posted: Jul 15, 2008

Foreign body acknowledges Aussie biometrics system

Bio Recognistion Systems' BioLock+ system has recieved the attention of an international security industry body. Read more »

Posted: Jul 14, 2008

Sophos finds patching issues through endpoint NAC tool

Companies using Sophos' Endpoint Assessment Test are discovering missing security patches, misconfigured firewalls and missing OS updates. Read more »

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

"Government" email attack targets Australian domains

Watch out for attachments supposedly sent from government departments, MessageLabs warns. Read more »

Posted: May 18, 2008

Flaw in HP update software

A flaw in HP's 'Software Update' can lead to all sorts of nasty consequences. HP has 'fessed up and issued a fix. Read more »

Posted: Apr 30, 2008

Corporate reputation now a concern for infosec pros

Security professionals are now concerned about potential damage to their organisation’s reputation, a study says. Read more »

Posted: Apr 24, 2008

AusCERT finds malware pre-installed on HP USB keys

AusCert has found malware pre-installed on USB keys that ship with some HP ProLiant servers. Read more »

Posted: Apr 8, 2008

April Fool: Spammers did not see the joke

Spammers tried to use April 1 as a way to infect you with their wares Read more »

Posted: Apr 2, 2008

Microsoft acquires rootkit detection vendor

Rootkit detection tech from Komoku - a vendor with ties to US government security agencies - will soon be wrapped into Forefront and Windows Live OneCare. Read more »

Posted: Mar 25, 2008

IBM acquires Encentuate for single sign-on software

In a move to bolster its identity and access management capabilities, IBM has announced its acquisition of Encentuate. Read more »

Posted: Mar 14, 2008

Gmail CAPTCHA cracking leads to spam surge

Spammers have created large numbers of Gmail accounts by sneaking around the CAPTCHAs designed to block automated sign-up tools, according to a new report. Read more »

Posted: Mar 12, 2008

SurveyWatch: Pirates of Pitcairn board the good ship Spam

Sophos has warned of an alarming amount of spam coming from the tiny Pitcairn Islands. Read more »

Posted: Mar 12, 2008

Microsoft to issue critical fixes for Office, Excel and Outlook

Microsoft released its advance notice today, announcing upcoming fixes for critical security holes in Office and Office Web components. Read more »

Posted: Mar 7, 2008

Sun shifts strategy with GRC push

Sun Microsystems is making a move into the governance, risk and compliance market, ramping up the competition against Oracle, IBM, CA and others. Read more »

Posted: Mar 5, 2008

Symantec fills gap with whole disk storage encryption

Symantec added whole disk and removable storage encryption to its portfolio through a partnership with GuardianEdge, strengthening its competitive position. Read more »

Posted: Mar 5, 2008

SurveyWatch: "Magic" statistic dazzles vendor into action

Industry observers were not stunned when a single percentage point's worth of difference energised a security vendor's media team into action. Read more »

Posted: Feb 29, 2008

Sourcefire CEO to step down

Sourcefire, maker of the popular Snort open source IDS tool, said its Chief Executive E. Wayne Jackson III would step down. Read more »

Posted: Feb 29, 2008

Deloitte survey finds overconfidence, lack of planning on security

A survey of 100 tech, media and telecomms firms found that while IT pros are confident in handling future threats, half lack a formal security strategy. Read more »

Posted: Feb 18, 2008

SurveyWatch: High-risk threats on the rise despite overall wane

Between 2006 and 2007, the overall number of security threats decreased, but high-risk threats increased by 28%, says IBM. Read more »

Posted: Feb 13, 2008

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