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Following successful online attacks by "anonymous", the Australian government's Department of Defence is hiring a large number of internet security staff.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:04:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm http://apcmag.com//looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm

World governments want you to stop using IE6. Microsoft does too. But the software giant claims its hands are tied -- it's like a drug. Why Microsoft can't stop supporting IE6.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:01:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//update-ie-chinese-hacker-fix-due-at-5am-tomorrow.htm http://apcmag.com//update-ie-chinese-hacker-fix-due-at-5am-tomorrow.htm

Microsoft says it will issue a software fix to block Chinese hackers at 5.00am Friday, Australian time after "working round the clock" to fix the problem. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:23:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-patch-imminent-as-microsoft-gets-into-gear.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-patch-imminent-as-microsoft-gets-into-gear.htm

Hot on the news of a major security flaw in Internet Explorer 6 and 7, Microsoft has finally got its act together as governments and security experts condemn its inaction. ]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:36:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-warns-stop-using-ie6-ie7-now.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-warns-stop-using-ie6-ie7-now.htm

Microsoft has dropped its softly-softly approach to IE upgrades, warning people to stop using Internet Explorer 6 and 7 immediately due to security risks. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:46:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-dont-trust-us-about-windows-7-security.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-dont-trust-us-about-windows-7-security.htm

Microsoft admits that its new TV advertisements about the security features of Windows 7 are potentially misleading, saying users “can get better guidance at retail or on the Web”.]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:40:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-free-beta-of-security-essentials-software.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-free-beta-of-security-essentials-software.htm

Now in public beta phase, Microsoft Security Essentials will not only replace the OneCare security suite but also deep-six Windows Defender. ]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:04:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-preps-beta-of-free-morro-security-software-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-preps-beta-of-free-morro-security-software-for-windows-7.htm

Free software will protect against malware such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans, but won’t be bundled with the OS.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:29:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hacker-purchase-anti-apple-ad-right-infront-of-apple-store.htm http://apcmag.com//hacker-purchase-anti-apple-ad-right-infront-of-apple-store.htm

The guy that broke DVD encryption, then Apple's Fairplay DRM, has done it again -- this time breaking into Apple's reality distortion field.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:05:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//us-president-obamas-blackberry-hacked.htm http://apcmag.com//us-president-obamas-blackberry-hacked.htm

President Barack Obama was the first BlackBerry toting commander in chief; even the first to utilize e-mail. ]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sophos-releases-klingon-anti-virus-software.htm http://apcmag.com//sophos-releases-klingon-anti-virus-software.htm

This is what happens when you let software developers off their leash: Star Trek-themed malware scanner. Raise shields and scan for intruders, Mr Worf..!]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 21:04:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-flaws-start-to-show.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-flaws-start-to-show.htm

Tossed like a clay target into the air, everyone is now taking potshots at the Windows 7 Release Candidate]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 08:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hackers-break-into-pentagons-fighter-jet-project-.htm http://apcmag.com//hackers-break-into-pentagons-fighter-jet-project-.htm

The Pentagon computer hack which gave access to the Joint Strike Fighter Project, could have been prevented. ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:52:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//brazil-cracking-down-on-satellite-hijacking.htm http://apcmag.com//brazil-cracking-down-on-satellite-hijacking.htm

What do you do if you can't get a home phone with decent long distance rates? Hijack a US military satellite, of course. ]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:10:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hacker-weev-takes-credit-for-amazon-anti-gay-glitch-amazon-refutes-rumors.htm http://apcmag.com//hacker-weev-takes-credit-for-amazon-anti-gay-glitch-amazon-refutes-rumors.htm

A hacker has come forward claiming he was responsible for duping Amazon into delisting gay/lesbian books.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-worm-can-infect-home-modemrouters.htm http://apcmag.com//new-worm-can-infect-home-modemrouters.htm

A new botnet, “psyb0t” is the first known to be capable of directly infecting home routers and cable/DSL modems.]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//chinese-crackers-break-itunes-algorithm-delivering-high-qanitity-content-for-next-to-nothing.htm http://apcmag.com//chinese-crackers-break-itunes-algorithm-delivering-high-qanitity-content-for-next-to-nothing.htm

As if creating knock-offs of handbags, sunglasses, shoes and clothing isn’t enough, Chinese hackers have now created a brand new industry: fake iTunes gift card sales.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000