New threats in the connected home

New threats in the connected home

The connected home is a reality – and it’s a potential security risk. Fortinet has released the results of a global survey that probes homeowners about key issues pertaining to the Internet of Things (IoT).

SA IT must advance to combat threats

In the next round of the cyber war game, multi-layered targeted offences are being mounted against selected victims, and few enterprises have the security in place to withstand these attacks, says Networks Unlimited. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Fortinet distributor, Networks...

McAfee stops advanced threats quickly

McAfee has announced, McAfee Threat Intelligence Exchange, the first in the industry to orchestrate local and global threat intelligence information and enterprise-wide security products into one cohesive integrated security system.  McAfee Threat Intelligence...

Modern threats need better risk management

With more and more breaches making the headlines, risk management and security professionals are bracing themselves to face not only increasingly sophisticated attacks, but more rigorous scrutiny on their controls and measures. Although each company is different, with...

Dexter attack highlights SA payment threats

The variant of the Dexter virus – malware that attacks point-of-sale (POS) devices – which has resulted in financial losses for both South African banks and consumers highlights the importance for local businesses to utilise secure virtual private networks (VPNs) that...