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  • Protecting yourself against mini-DDoS attacks

    After a recent attack, I found out some interesting things about protecting my network from the vulnerabilities of open ports.

  • US military to use network warfare to break enemy

    The special US cyber attack unit US Air Force Cyber Command will use network warfare such as denial of service and confidential data loss as stage one of a physical attack to soften an enemy's defences, according to a senior US general.

  • Virtualisation a security threat?

    Experts at security company McAfee have predicted that virtualisation will be a major area of concern for security threats next year.

  • Gmail cookie vulnerability exposes user's privacy

    Petko Petkov of ethical hacking group GNUCitizen, has developed a proof-of-concept program to steal contacts and incoming e-mails from Google Gmail users.

  • Users need refresher on Bluetooth security

    With Bluetooth now a common feature on nearly all new mobile devices, there needs to be greater awareness from users about security problems and vulnerabilities associated with the function, according to industry figures.

  • Apple patches 10 iPhone flaws

    Apple today released ten iPhone security updates, including seven within the MobileSafari browser.

  • Budget: E-security gets $13.6m boost

    The federal government will spend AU$13.6 million over the next four years trying to protect consumers and businesses from "sophisticated and targeted attacks".

  • Uptick in Windows attacks reported

    Several security experts are warning of increased cyberattacks targeting Windows PCs, but Microsoft says all is calm on the attack front.

  • New PowerPoint hole used in cyberattacks

    Just one day after Microsoft's monthly patch was delivered, a new security hole in Microsoft Office was being exploited in cyberattacks.

  • Attack code out for 'critical' Windows flaw

    Computer code posted over the weekend can crash vulnerable computers by exploiting a Windows flaw disclosed in October.

  • DNS servers do hackers' dirty work

    In a twist on distributed denial-of-service attacks, cybercriminals are using DNS servers -- the phonebooks of the Internet -- to amplify their assaults and disrupt online business.

  • Virus attacks fall

    The threat of infection by mass-mailed viruses is decreasing, according to reports, while tailored attacks are on the increase.

  • Skype may assist botnet attacks

    Internet phone services such as Skype and Vonage could provide a means for cybercriminals to send spam and launch attacks that cripple Web sites, experts have warned.

  • IT pros protect against Slammer

    System administrators' role in protecting Australian enterprises against vulnerabilities has come to the fore with the outbreak of the recent SQL Slammer worm.

  • Cybercriminals get stuck into honeypots

    Cybercriminals are increasingly fighting each other, as well as antivirus vendors, in pursuit of illegal gain, Kaspersky Lab has warned.

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