Security

Security, cloud and how it all impacts partners.
The Cloud Security Alliance and the MashSSL Alliance have teamed up.
Flaw lets hackers bypass security systems.
How Amazon powers M86’s cloud security 
By Sholto Macpherson | Mar 17, 2010
Data centres a distraction, says vendor.
 
Becrypt avoids security resellers for Trusted Client 
 
Email security player BoxSentry signs three partners  
By Negar Salek | Mar 17, 2010
Exclusive: Announces major customer.
 
Hackers attempt to dupe NetRegistry customers 
By Brett Winterford | Mar 15, 2010
Attackers try to open new accounts.
 
Businesses warned of new spam threat 
By Phil Muncaster | Mar 15, 2010
Botnets send spam via TLS, warns Symantec.
 
China says Google must censor or “pay the consequences” 
By Iain Thomson | Mar 14, 2010
Chinese minster starts talking tough.
 
FBI reports online crime losses double in 2009 
By Iain Thomson | Mar 14, 2010
Fraudsters stole half a billion dollars last year.
 
Apple issues Safari security update 
By Iain Thomson | Mar 14, 2010
Version 4.0.6 fixes 16 flaws.
 
Google in discussions with Chinese government 
By Phil Muncaster | Mar 12, 2010
Eric Schmidt reported as saying he expects movement 'soon' over the dispute.
 
IPSec to take on Melbourne's mid-market security 
By Liz Tay | Mar 11, 2010
Exclusive: Joins Clearswift's top-tier resellers.
 
Patch Tuesday sees new fixes and warnings 
By Shaun Nichols | Mar 10, 2010
Company gives details on IE attack along with Office fixes.
 
Serious flaw discovered in Apache 
By Iain Thomson | Mar 10, 2010
IT admins warned to upgrade immediately.
 
McAfee appoints Australian CTO 
Mar 9, 2010
Partner focus included in new position.
 
Web24 hit by DDoS attack 
By Ry Crozier | Mar 9, 2010
Prolonged attack blocked upstream.
 
Researchers dissect ZeuS botnet blueprint 
By Shaun Nichols | Mar 8, 2010
Malware startup costs put at $2,753.
 
VeriSign expands mobile authentication 
By Phil Muncaster | Mar 8, 2010
VIP Access for Mobile app now available for Android devices.
 
Stats bureau to bolster web services security 
Mar 5, 2010
Plans to buy web app firewall.
 
White House cyber-security chief praises Oz security 
By Negar Salek, live at RSA | Mar 5, 2010
Howard Schmidt says international co-operation is vital.
 
Latest security product releases 
By Negar Salek, live at RSA | Mar 5, 2010
Vendors release new lines and upgrade existing ones at RSA 2010.
 
Internet censorship not a vote-changer 
By Ry Crozier | Mar 5, 2010 | 14 Comments 
Annual Whirlpool survey released.
 
Microsoft exploits talk dropped from RSA agenda 
 
Interview: Why Australia is an easier sell for cloud services 
 
Nigeria fingered in latest NAB phishing attack: WatchGuard 
By Nate Cochrane | Mar 4, 2010
Africa's broadband revolution threatens Western businesses.
 
Security is weak in the cloud: RSA President 
By Negar Salek, live at RSA | Mar 3, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Enterprises hold back migrating to the cloud.
 
EMC partners with Intel for cloud security 
By Negar Salek, live at RSA | Mar 3, 2010
RSA demonstrates proof-of-concept at the RSA Conference.
 
Microsoft investigating new zero-day exploit 
Mar 2, 2010
Internet Explorer flaw comes to light.
 
Industry body outlines cloud computing threats 
By Andrew R | Mar 2, 2010
Calls for standards.
 
Fake Microsoft partners launch PC fix scam 
By Ry Crozier | Mar 1, 2010
Aussies in firing line, says Redmond giant.
 
AusCERT scraps free security alerts 
By Liz Tay | Feb 26, 2010
Spruiks new Government-funded service.
 
Film industry appeals in iiTrial case 
 
Websense MSSP program skirts data location issue 
Feb 24, 2010
Local providers can host and screen data.
 
Google moves to avert China crisis 
By Dan Worth | Feb 24, 2010
Search giant seeks talks with government officials, say reports.
 
Open Office patches six flaws 
By Shaun Nichols | Feb 24, 2010
Productivity suite gets multiple fixes.
 
IronKey boosts corporate banking security 
By Phil Muncaster | Feb 23, 2010
USB device combines authentication, malware scanning.
 
Google hack trail winds towards Chinese government 
By Rosalie Marshall | Feb 23, 2010
Code was picked up by state agents.
 
iiNet takes only ISP spot on internet board 
By Ry Crozier | Feb 19, 2010
Association hopes to move beyond litigation on copyright issues.
 
New Zeus botnet discovered in 75,000 systems 
By Dan Worth | Feb 19, 2010
Threat could affect 2,500 organisations.
 
RSA's pre-sales elite program launches 
By Negar Salek | Feb 18, 2010
Military themed program designed for back-end staff.
 
Privacy group pounces on Google Buzz 
Feb 18, 2010
Buzz privacy escalate.
 
Adobe plugs Reader and Acrobat security holes 
Feb 18, 2010
Users urged to update as soon as possible.
 
Gumblar malware detected on ninemsn 
By Liz Tay | Feb 17, 2010
Microsoft's ad server dishes up malware links.
 
Technology: Making disasters virtually avoidable 
By Adam Turner | Feb 15, 2010
Resellers entering the disaster recovery market can look to virtualisation.
 
Microsoft systems crash following update 
By Shaun Nichols | Feb 15, 2010
Infected machines could experience "blue screen" crashes.
 
Zeus Trojan resurfaces 
By Phil Muncaster | Feb 15, 2010
Attacks targets government and military workers.
 
Cisco warns of new security flaws 
By Shaun Nichols | Feb 12, 2010
Company issues patch for IronPort tools.
 
Gen-i margins lift on falling revenues 
By Brett Winterford | Feb 12, 2010
Cloud, security and "resilience" to spur further growth.
 
Microsoft issues patches for 26 flaws 
By Shaun Nichols | Feb 11, 2010
February update includes five 'critical' fixes.
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CRN Magazine

Issue: 277 | March, 2010

CRN Magazine looks in-depth at the emerging issues and developments for the Channel, and provides insight, analysis and strategic information to help resellers better run their businesses.