Give security more context
The traditional approach to security simply isn’t working anymore and every device should be treated as if it’s infected, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. Christmas has come and gone and, if gadget sales figures are anything to go by, many people...
Check Point acquires Hyperwise
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the acquisition of Hyperwise. Hyperwise is a privately held, early-stage company that has developed a unique and cutting-edge CPU-level threat prevention engine that eliminates threats at the point of pre-infection. The...
Tips to protect against cybercrime
The recent announcement by the National Protection Authority of South Africa (NPA) that 177 cybercrime cases have been finalised in the past year has highlighted the need for individuals to make sure that they are adequately protected from hackers. This is according...
No one is safe from cyber-attacks
With the growth in popularity of online banking services, the theft of banking information has become one of the most common types of criminal activity on the Internet. In addition to stealing access codes for personal bank accounts – and corporate bank accounts –...
Security trends for 2015
2014 saw a seamlessly never-ending flow of cyber-attacks and data breaches, affecting companies of all sizes and across a variety of industries, from retailers and banks to government sites. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Distribution, says 2015 can expect more...
Forrester recognises Kaspersky solution
Kaspersky Lab has announced that Forrester Research has rated Kaspersky Lab as a Strong Performer in their evaluation of endpoint encryption solution. According to The Forrester Wave Endpoint Encryption, Q1 2015, Kaspersky Lab’s endpoint encryption offerings may work...
Panda gains in Gartner rankings
Panda Security has been included as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, published on 22 December 2014 – for the seventh consecutive year. This year saw Panda improve their positioning within the quadrant, proving testament to...
Do not fall victim to online credit scams
“Have you been blacklisted?” Chances are you’ve seen many adverts asking you this question, but rest assured that the answer is always “no”. There is no such thing as a blacklist, says Jeannine Naudé-Viljoen, executive manager of the Credit Bureau Association (CBA)....
Kaspersky Lab presents secure QR scanner
Kaspersky Lab has introduced its new mobile application – Kaspersky QR Scanner. This program is compatible with Google Android and Apple iOS and can not only read information from QR codes, but also warn users about potentially dangerous links within them. Fraudsters...
BT launches service to combat cyber-threats
BT has announced the launch of BT Assure Threat Intelligence, a new service designed to help organisations anticipate and defend against cyber-threats, protecting their assets, customers and employees. From DDoS attacks to hacking and data theft, cybercrime is growing...
Kaspersky releases independent test results
Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce the results of 22 tests carried out by independent research companies in Q4 2014. The experts tested Kaspersky Lab’s security solutions and those of other vendors: they analysed how effectively popular security products detect new, unknown malware including mobile malware, protect against phishing and financial threats, and how they affect device performance.
Staying secure with mobile banking
Before mobile banking becomes truly universal, banks and financial institutions must consider the balance between security and usability, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. We live in an app world. We shop through apps, we catch up with the latest...