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Teenager arrested in hacking case

Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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The arrest may have little impact on the group's activities, as it is unlikely any one person has a significant influence over the group.
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'Hacker resistant' password authentication

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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In response to rising high-profile cyber breaches, a British firm unveils Pin+, a pattern-based system aiming to provide robust, hacker-resistant passwords.
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Sony hacked again; more user details compromised

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Sony suffers another major data breach as hacker group Lulzsec leaks personal details of over 1 million users.
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Apple releases MacDefender update

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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In response to mounting criticism, Apple has issued a crucial MacDefender malware removal update for OSX, now available via Software Update preferences.
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MacDefender malware variant requires no password

Thu, 26th May 2011
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A new variant of the Mac Defender fake anti-virus malware that does not require an admin password to run, has been reported.
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Editor's choice: Norton 360 Version 5.0

Wed, 18th May 2011
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Norton 360 Version 5.0 offers minimal new features, but excels in performance and user experience, earning our Editor's Choice for a third year.
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Symantec - '100k Facebook apps may be leaking user data'

Wed, 11th May 2011
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Symantec reveals up to 100k Facebook apps could be leaking user data, with millions of accounts potentially compromised.
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New Norton betas available for free download

Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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Symantec unveils free Norton 2012 betas, boasting faster scans, less memory usage, and enhanced security measures.
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WatchGuard forms Mitel partnership

Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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WatchGuard partners with Mitel to offer enhanced VoIP and data security for businesses, promising top-notch firewall protection.
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Cyber threats 'skyrocket'

Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Targeted attacks, social networking threats, mobile device security and attack toolkits are all on the rise, says Symantec.
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Play.com admits security breach

Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.
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Symantec launches new specialisation

Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Symantec introduces a new Encryption Solutions Specialisation to bolster revenue for partners adept in encryption products.
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10 signs your PC is infected

Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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AVG reveals 10 signs of a PC virus, from slow speeds to rogue pop-ups, warning of undetectable malware threats.
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CA partners upbeat about IT spending in 2011

Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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54% of partners expect to see a boost in customers' IT spending, in contrast to a predominantly flat year in 2010.
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Rumour: New God of War title in development

Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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Overly specific job listings may have once again spilled the beans on another iteration of a popular gaming franchise.
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Xperia Play officially announced at Super Bowl

Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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The Xperia Play commercial that leaked last week? Yeah, it just aired during the ad breaks of Super Bowl 43, making it officially official.
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Securing eCommerce in 2011

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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In 2011, as eCommerce rebounds post-GFC, consumers face new cyber threats. Educating on more than simple authentication is crucial for security.
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VoIP attacks to grow in 2011

Mon, 17th Jan 2011
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The last few months have seen VoIP scans and attacks increase significantly, says WatchGuard - ten security predictions inside.
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Lomu returns for Rugby Challenge

Mon, 6th Dec 2010
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Rugby legend Jonah Lomu makes a virtual comeback in next year's Rugby Challenge, his first game appearance in over a decade.
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Review: AVG Internet Security 2011

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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AVG Internet Security 2011 thrives with real-time threat detection and social media safety, proving essential for secure web browsing.