Information Security



Legitimate Android app causes users to infect friends with malware
28 July 2011, News & Events
Android.Trojan.KuSaseSMS encourages users to share it via self-advertising links

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Spammers exploit hype around iPhone 5 release to launch malware attack
28 July 2011, News & Events
Cyberoam’s Q2, 2011 threat report identifies new strain of iPhone 5 malware

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Symantec releases Intelligence Report
21 July 2011, News & Events
Spam currently at lowest level since the McColo takedown in November 2008; pharmaceutical spam in decline as new Wiki-pharmacy brand emerges

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Romanian scam claims Eminem dead to spread malware
21 July 2011, News & Events
The executable file installs a backdoor (identified by BitDefender as Trojan.Zapchast.NBF)

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ATTIX5 now suitable for Zimbra data protection
7 July 2011, Security Services & Risk Management
The ATTIX5 Backup Professional is suitable for internet-powered, automated offsite backup and restore for Zimbra users

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Facebook users still putting their friends at risk
1 July 2011
BitDefender Safego finds nearly 25% of its users have at least one friend spreading malicious content

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Mobile security
July 2011
Security while on the road is achievable

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ISG Africa changes to fight cybercrime
July 2011, News & Events
The last meeting of the ISG Africa Gauteng chapter saw some significant changes to the organisation, which will make it an even stronger presence when it comes to digital security in South Africa and ...

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Second notable privacy flaw for Google+
1 July 2011
Hot on the heels of the news about a reshare bug on Google+, we have detected another flaw that should be of real concern to users. The Financial Times already reported on the important privacy issue ...

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New BitDefender removal tools for top 100 malware threats
1 July 2011
Free monthly update removes wide range of threats, including Stuxnet and TDL4. In light of recent high profile dangers such as TDL4, BitDefender has released its next generation of removal tools for ...

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Biometric security growing
July 2011, Ideco Biometrics, Financial (Industry)
Fortifying the enterprise involves more than bricks and mortar. Interest and investment in enterprise information security architecture and related solutions is on the rise. Specialists in the field ...

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Google+ invites app on Facebook is scam
1 July 2011
Facebook scammers exploit the hype about the launch of Google+ by promising to offer users the possibility of sending their friends the much coveted invites to join the new social network platform. In ...

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SentryBay neutralises two Internet threats
30 June 2011
SentryBay solves the problem of identity theft and stops phishing with patented technology

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Only 4% of smartphones and tablets are protected
30 June 2011
Analyst house identifies $3,6 billion opportunity for mobile security software providers by 2016

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VoIP hacking on the increase
23 June 2011, Infrastructure
As VoIP is rolled out to more and more businesses in South Africa, the accessibility and allure of attacking their systems by international hacking syndicates will increase

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Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone now supports Android
23 June 2011, Products & Solutions
Kaspersky Lab has released Maintenance Pack 1 for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone which introduces support for the Android platform as well as new versions of the Symbian and BlackBerry mobile operating systems.

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Web security added to BitDefender Mobile Security BETA
23 June 2011
The new feature uses BitDefender Cloud services to alert users to Webpages that contain malware or are fraud-related

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China and Russia produce more than 50% of Internet threats
23 June 2011
H1 Study reveals Trojans, spam and phishing are the most common problems for users

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A four-step approach to securing privileged identities
16 June 2011, Security Services & Risk Management
There is a proven four-step process to ensuring the organisation’s privileged identities remain secure and well managed

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Twitter – a 5 year platform of cybercrime success
16 June 2011
Kaspersky Lab shares insight into the malware that has successfully affected Twitter over the last five years

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