Launch of National Cyber Security Awareness Week in Australia

May 21, 2013

As part of this year’s programme of action, ACMA has also launched a webpage containing detailed statistics of malicious software (malware) infections reported daily to internet service providers and other network operators through the Australian Internet Security Initiative (AISI). Read more here

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German anti-botnet advisory recommends the use of ad blockers for security

May 21, 2013

In an open letter to several prominent German websites, Botfrei, the German anti-botnet advisory centre, has defended its advice to users to run advertisement-blocking tools.

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Best Practices Workshop

April 16, 2013

Presentations from LAP Spring 2013 meeting now available for Members to view

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FTC Cracks Down on Senders of Spam Text Messages Promoting “Free” Gift Cards

March 15, 2013

The FTC has charged 29 defendants with collectively sending more than 180 million unwanted text messages to consumers

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A Discussion on the New Best Practices to Address Online and Mobile Threats

February 16, 2013

Discussion on Best Practices to Address Online and Mobile Threats report

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Cybersecurity and Mobile Threats: The Need for Antivirus Applications for Smartphones

December 1, 2012

96% of smartphones don’t have pre-installed security software, presenting an opportunity for malicious cyber attacks

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New Online and Mobile Best Practices Clarify Business and Governmental Security Tactics

October 24, 2012

A cooperative international report available today outlines Internet and mobile best practices aimed at curtailing current and emerging threats.

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Commission Communication on the Review of the EU Regulatory Framework

October 27, 2006

The European Commission has adopted today its Communication on the Review of the EU Regulatory Framework for electronic communications networks and services.

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Japan-France Joint Statement Signed Between France and Japan, Concerning Cooperation in the Field of Anti-Spam Policies and Strategies

September 15, 2006

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Operation Global Con

September 1, 2006

565 arrests in “Operation Global Con” – spammers, telemarketing, fraudsters etc

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Australian Communications And Media Authority v Clarity1 Pty Ltd and Wayne Robert Mansfield

August 15, 2006

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OECD urges governments and industry to do more to tackle spam

August 1, 2006

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International agencies join forces to combat spam

July 16, 2006

Global cooperation on network security, law enforcement and heightened consumer awareness is needed to help shield internet users from spam.

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Beijing Signs Up To Global Anti-spam Accord

July 16, 2006

China, the second biggest source of unsolicited emails, has today committed to UK/US-led international efforts to combat spam.

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L.A.P. holds Spam Enforcement Workshop

July 14, 2006

The Office of Fair Trading, through the UK presidency of the European Union, has invited members of the London Action Plan (LAP) network and the Contact Network of Spam Authorities (CNSA) to participate in a two-day ‘spam enforcement workshop’.

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