Trend Micro launches attack info hub
Cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive and are diving deeper into victims’ networks to steal sensitive information. As targeted attacks continue to gain momentum, permeate the Internet and strike without warning, Trend Micro Incorporated, a global developer of...
McAfee announces Mobile Security update
McAfee, part of Intel Security, has announced the latest version of McAfee Mobile Security that now enables consumers to instantly run free privacy and security scans. These scans allow users to identify apps that are over sharing personal information. It also scans...
Oblivious users under threat of attack
Mobile devices and tablets are no longer used solely for communication, with social media and the development of applications that can do almost anything you can think of, these devices are being used for work, play and everything in between, says Gregory Anderson,...
Identifying cyber enemies
It is no longer enough to understand how you are being attacked; you need to understand who is attacking you and why. It is only though this understanding that a successful defence can be undertaken, says Jayson O'Reilly, director of Sales and Innovation at DRS. "If...
Trend Micro protects Facebook users
In an effort to provide Facebook users with a more secure online experience, Trend Micro has announced it has expanded its partnership with Facebook to incorporate Trend Micro HouseCall, a royalty-free security solution which will help detect malware and keep devices...
FortiGate launches new next-gen firewall
Adding to its already impressive lineup of high-performance enterprise firewalls, Fortinet - a global leader in high-performance network security - launched its new high-performance next-generation firewall destined to disrupt the security market. The FortiGate -1500D...
Sophos Cloud promotes user-based approach
Sophos has announced the latest version of Sophos Cloud, the company’s cloud-based solution for small- and mid-sized organisations wanting a simpler approach to IT security. The new version of Sophos Cloud manages Windows, Mac and mobile devices from a single console....
FNB improves building security with Jasco
As one of the largest banks in South Africa, security is a top priority for FNB. When the camera system at the bank’s Fairland building reached end of life, increasing security risks and adding to operational costs, upgrading it became paramount. FNB turned to Jasco...
Kaspersky Lab wins blog award
Kaspersky Lab has announced that it has been awarded a gold award for Best Blog for Securelist in Info Security's Global Excellence Awards. The Info Security's Global Excellence Awards programme was created to honour the achievements and positive contributions of...
McAfee, partners launch Passwordday.org
In observance of the annual World Password Day which occurred on 7 May, McAfee, part of Intel Security, and its partners are leading an effort to help educate consumers worldwide on the importance of password safety in the wake of the multiple global security...
ESET announces Mobile Security upgrade
ESET Southern Africa has announced the newest version of ESET Mobile Security, which arms Android users with proactive Anti-Theft features to track lost or stolen mobile devices, through an easy-to-use Web interface at my.eset.com. While the basic protection is free...
Kaspersky scores in independent testing
In April, the respected AV-Comparatives independent testing laboratory published the results of the File Detection Test of Malicious Software conducted in March 2014. Kaspersky Lab’s protection solution for home users, Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, led the way for...