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Kaspersky leads anti-malware ranking
Kaspersky, Emisoft, Avira and BitDefender all blocked 99.8% of malware from live malicious URLs during a comparative test, and Kaspersky also scored highest on detecting malicious files. [ + ]
Bring your own PC (BYOPC) is necessary, but licensing may be costly
Some organisations are allowing employees to bring their own PCs onto the network, as part of formal BYOPC programs. But these schemes can carry hidden licensing costs. [ + ]
UXC, Senetas team up on data security
UXC and Senetas have formed a partnership to offer tailored encryption products for government and enterprise customers. [ + ]
Microsoft enforces "new world order" with 8.1 Update
Microsoft has been accused of bullying and employing high-pressure tactics for its decision to end support for Windows 8.1 for consumers in May, unless they have downloaded a cumulative update. [ + ]
Cohda to supply wireless gear for NSW road safety trial
Cohda Wireless has been selected to supply equipment for a long-term trial aimed at reducing crashes involving large vehicles on a stretch of highway near Wollongong. [ + ]
Nine threat patterns account for 92% of all security incidents
Verizon security researchers have applied big data analytics to 10 years of security incident reports, and found that 92% of attacks can be traced to nine threat patterns. [ + ]
Taxpayers, ISPs could subsidise rural NBN: NBN Co CEO
Taxpayers or companies building their own fibre infrastructure in the city could subsidise the cost of building the NBN in rural Australia, new NBN Co CEO Bill Morrow has suggested. [ + ]
iBanking malware can spy on Android users
A piece of Android malware uncovered by ESET allows attackers to capture SMS, voice calls and even audio, and a trojan targeting Facebook users appears to be making use of the app. [ + ]
ACCC extends fixed line regulation by five years
The ACCC has finalised its inquiry into the regulation of fixed line telecommunications services, deciding to continue regulating wholesale services supplied using Telstra's copper network for another five years. [ + ]
Vic companies get $550k for tech projects
Thirteen Victorian companies have been awarded grants worth a combined $550k under the state government's Technology Voucher Program. [ + ]
JCurve agrees to buy cloud firm Full Circle
Cloud and mobility services provider JCurve has tentatively agreed to spend up to $2.9m in cash and stock to acquire the Full Circle Group in order to expand the company's product portfolio. [ + ]
FTTN tops 100 Mbps in NBN Co speed test
NBN Co engineers wrung raw downlink speeds of 105 Mbps out of existing copper wiring during a pilot trial of FTTN delivery of the NBN, but this is not necessarily indicative of real-world speeds. [ + ]
ACCC apologises for data breach
The ACCC has apologised for leaking the email addresses of some subscribers to its information alert services, and has warned potentially affected users to beware of potential scammers capitalising on the breach. [ + ]
LTE to keep telcos in developed APAC afloat
Increases in LTE subscribers and mobile data usage will help telcos in developed APAC reverse declining average revenue per user, and keep overall revenues growing, a research firm predicts. [ + ]
TPG fined $400,000 for 000 failures
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered ISP and telco TPG to pay a $400,000 fine for failing to give almost 6000 of its customers access to the Triple Zero emergency call service - and failing to connect 193 actual calls to the service - in 2011. [ + ]