Addressing end-to-end security

To address the rapidly changing nature of threats, organisations need to think about security differently. Traditional security is no longer doing the job – businesses need a solid framework and layered system of defence to address today’s challenges. In order to...

Keep PINs safe this holiday season

As the holiday season creeps closer, FNB is urging customers to take extra care with protecting their personal banking information, handbags and wallets so as to avoid falling victim to fraud. Whilst many South Africans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to relax...

Closing the door on Web app vulnerabilities

The rapid growth and adoption of the Internet and Web-based applications has been at the expense of security. Hardly a day goes by without news of yet another Web site or application being compromised, giving cybercriminals access to millions of customer records and...

McAfee highlights the 12 scams of Christmas

McAfee has released its annual 12 Scams of Christmas list to educate the public on the most common scams that criminals use during the holiday season to take advantage of consumers as they shop on their digital devices. Cybercriminals leverage these scams to steal...

Third-party apps serve up danger

For the past few years, most businesses have focused on improving their endpoint security, securing their networks, and worrying about intrusion prevention. This has left them ill-equipped to handle the flood of threats that are entering the organisation at the...

Ensure computers are safe this Christmas

The excitement of going away can be overshadowed by the number of tasks that need to be done before you go. Making sure that your computer is safe is no exception, says Leaine Brebner, head of Communication, Dial a Nerd. The following tips apply: * What you...