Information Security



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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Trojan.Spy.YEK, the corporate spying tool
1 November 2010
Spying Trojan that looks for documents and archives that may hold private information and sends it back to the attacker. The Stuxnet troubles are long from being forgotten and any sign of outside intrusion ...

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BitDefender announces launch of free edition of award-winning antispam for Linux mail servers
1 November 2010
Provides essential features, free of charge, for increased productivity by blocking spam on Linux-based mail servers. BitDefender, the award-winning provider of innovative Internet security solutions, ...

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Tips for safe shopping on mobile devices and social media sites this holiday season
1 November 2010
Internet security solutions provider BitDefender, offers expert advice for staying safe while shopping online. BitDefender has announced 2010’s best practices for safe holiday shopping to ensure consumers ...

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Over 30 million vulnerabilities detected on users’ computers
20 October 2010, News & Events
Using browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer that come with inbuilt filters that block phishing and other malicious websites will help reduce the risk of being infected

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BitDefender releases free removal tool for Carberp Trojan
20 October 2010
Standalone utility available for free download on MalwareCity.com to protect against growing threat from potent banking Trojan

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BitDefender Top 5 malware list for South Africa
October 2010
The first place in the quarterly chart for South Africa is taken by Trojan.AutorunInf.Gen, with a percentage of 14,49. This Trojan is constantly amongst the most 'popular' e-threats as it easily spreads ...

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