Information Security



The most costly loss of all
February 2011
Intellectual property is the most sought after data type for attackers using techniques associated with APT

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BitDefender new e-guides offer tips, insights on safe blogging and securing wireless networks
1 February 2011
Internet security leader steps up learning initiative, focusing on two of fastest growing and most vulnerable areas for online users Extending its learning initiative aimed at providing users with valuable ...

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BitDefender celebrates Safer Internet Day by providing users with free applications
February 2011
Security expert also offers free e-guides and other resources to help users of all ages safely surf the Internet. BitDefender is celebrating Safer Internet Day by offering a variety of free applications, ...

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BitDefender finds Conficker worm fading from view in 2011 malware landscape
February 2011
January study sees key changes in prominence of major threats. BitDefender reports that occurrences of the Conficker worm dropped significantly in January. BitDefender’s global Top Ten threat report ...

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BitDefender offers users tips on how to avoid falling victim to mobile phishing scams
1 February 2011
Fake Scotiabank login page highlights the danger of mobile banking phishing scams. An easy target for cyber criminals is smartphone users who take advantage of mobile banking. BitDefender has identified ...

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BitDefender study shows 95% of parents found children accessing Internet pornography
1 February 2011
Survey reveals that while most respondents use parental controls, teenagers often succeed in uninstalling or unlocking this software. BitDefender has announced the results of a new study that shows ...

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BitDefender Internet Security 2011 blocks 100% of malicious URLs
February 2011
BitDefender detected all pieces of malware in a recent Real World Test by independent security firm AV-Test.org. BitDefender Internet Security 2011 blocked 100% of the malicious URLS in AV-Test’s recent ...

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2011 e-threat predictions
28 January 2011
BitDefender’s 2011 e-threat predictions spotlight DDoS protests, rogue applications, social network plugins and mobile malware

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BitDefender offers free removal tool for malware that steals FTP and e-banking passwords
1 January 2011
Free new disinfection tool against Backdoor.Lavandos available on MalwareCity.com for all computer users Bitdefender has announced a free removal tool targeting the Backdoor.Lavandos.A, a resourceful ...

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BitDefender releases QuickScan to provide free security check for PCs
1 January 2011
Beta tests indicate 30% of users’ systems infected with malware; new detection tool gives users a quick and easy way to double-check for threats. BitDefender has announced the full release of BitDefender ...

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Biometrics and information security management systems
Access & Identity Management Handbook 2011
Biometrics goes far beyond physical access control. Charlie Stewart of biometric application specialists, SuperVision Biometric Systems, says that information security management systems (ISMS) and data ...

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Fixing weak passwords
Access & Identity Management Handbook 2011
Passwords have been with us for ages, administrators and users need to rethink password security policies if they are to be truly effective. Passwords have been present in information technology since ...

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G&D launches the Mobile Security Card VE 2.0
14 December 2010, Security Services & Risk Management
Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is introducing a new microSD card to prevent cellphone tapping

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BlackBerry 6 Gains FIPS security certification
14 December 2010, News & Events
BlackBerry Torch and other BlackBerry smartphones running the new BlackBerry 6 OS now certified for use by US government agencies

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Lawyers cite electronically stored information as cause for lost cases
14 December 2010, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management
According to the South African lawyers polled, 72% found ESI to be a critical part of their daily legal matters

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McAfee Security Management 5 available
14 December 2010, Products & Solutions
McAfee Security management 5 zones in on four key areas in an attempt to address security threat requirements

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Protect your identity
30 November 2010, Ideco Biometrics, Access Control & Identity Management
Phishing is a common process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication

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Panda Security launches new version of Panda Cloud Internet Protection
30 November 2010
The new cloud-managed security solution delivers protection for corporate environments against all types of Internet threats, including botnets, phishing, cross-site scripting and other advanced Web attacks

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Datatec acquires Biodata
November 2010, News & Events
Datatec has announced that it has acquired niche South African security specialists Biodata IT SA, with the intention of merging the business into Westcon SA’s security division. The acquisition forms ...

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CA acquires Arcot
November 2010, News & Events
CA Southern Africa has announced the acquisition of Arcot Systems by CA Technologies for $200 million. According to Ugan Naidoo, MD Security, CA Southern Africa, the acquisition of Arcot – a leader ...

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