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...

14 security predictions for 2014

Check Point SA’s sales manager, Doros Hadjizenonos, looks back at how accurate security forecasts for 2013 proved to be, and gives his predictions for the year ahead. With the end of 2013 approaching, and in light of the signing into law of the recent Protection of...

2014 security predictions from Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated has released its annual security predictions report, Blurring Boundaries: Trend Micro Security Predictions for 2014 and Beyond. The outlook cites that one major data breach will occur every month next year, and advanced mobile banking and...

Security in the network environment

Threats to network security are escalating dramatically. Technology advancements in social media, mobile devices, WiFi and cloud services are increasing a company’s vulnerability to attacks. Cyber risks and cyber-threats are a major concern for large revenue...