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  • Virus writers ignore seasonal cheer: Aust antivirus execs

    The expected rush of viruses using social engineering techniques to capitalise on Christmas and New Years' Day has failed to materialise, with no threats utilising the tactic found by leading anti-virus companies.

  • 'Network aware' viruses storm AU charts

    Half of the 10 most virulent viruses last month were 'network aware', meaning they spread using the file system protocol of an organisation, according to IT security firm Sophos.

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