When adware becomes madware

As annoying as mobile malware is, it is far from the only security problem plaguing smartphone users across the globe. A threat that is starting to take centre stage, is “madware” – a new variety of mobile adware, which covers aggressive mobile advertising...

Trend Micro security predictions for 2014

Global security software vendor Trend Micro has released its security predictions for 2014 which profiles 8 predictions in high level security areas, as well as highlighting emerging security challenges from the Internet of Everything (IoE) and Deep Web and the...

Multi-factor authentication boosts security

Multi-factor authentication is being touted as a “silver bullet” to protect against breaches, which have littered the news over the past couple of years. No companies are considered safe, and even entities perceived to be bulletproof, such as RSA, Sony and...

Protecting against drive-by downloads

Malware is infecting Internet users left, right and centre, particularly as they are connecting to the Net from multiple devices across multiple locations. People want 24/7 connectivity and they want it to be instant. Lutz Blaeser, MD of Intact Security says this is...

Mobile ERP must be secure

Mobile devices are everywhere today – but just how many are secured against data loss? Even the iPads and smartphones belonging to those who should know better are routinely secured by nothing more than a passcode. And as enterprise software on mobile devices becomes...

Fighting DDoS attacks

Distributed denial of service, or DDoS, attacks can be hugely damaging to businesses that rely on their online presence for sales and new business – and DDoS attacks are undoubtedly on the rise. According to DDoS mitigation provider, Prolexic, the second quarter...