Don’t let cyber-crooks ruin Christmas

Christmas is a great time for cybercriminals to take full advantage of online shoppers with new and improved ways of stealing users’ confidential information. While it’s convenient to shop online, it’s also easy to fall victim to an attack – even by visiting a...

Santa goes 3D and interactive this year

By Roger Capriotti  – Every December, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) takes on the role of ensuring that Santa’s journey around the world is safe. Since 1955, children of all ages have tracked his route with the help of NORAD’s radar,...

New malware under the Christmas tree

Kaspersky Lab has recorded several thousand attempts to infect computers used for online banking with a malicious program that its creators claim can attack “any bank in any country”. The Neverquest Trojan banker supports just about every possible trick used to bypass...
Smart watches not on Xmas lists

Smart watches not on Xmas lists

Despite the hype surrounding smart watches, they are unlikely to be featured on many consumers’ holiday wish lists this year, according to Gartner. Gartner says that premium pricing paired with an unclear value proposition will steer consumers’ spending...

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...