Valentine’s Day themed scams spreading worldwide: Bitdefender
Everyone may be getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit, but Bitdefender recommends thinking twice before clicking on an online gift offer.
Patrick Budmar | 12 Feb | Read more
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Malware now being developed by pre-teens: AVG
Kids may be getting into laptops, tablets and smartphones earlier than ever before, but this also extends to the development of malicious code for those devices, according to AVG’s Q4 2012 Community Powered Threat Report, which found evidence of pre-teens writing malware.
Patrick Budmar | 11 Feb | Read more
Government’s $1.46 billion investment a recognition of cyber threats: Websense
The Australian Government is taking issue of cyber security very seriously, namely to the tune of $1.46 billion.
Patrick Budmar | 06 Feb | Read more
McAfee forecasts local growth in MSP, SMB markets
McAfee expects that managed service providers (MSPs) will continue to grow strongly this year, according to APAC channels and alliances senior director, Craig Nielsen, who said this was due to both customers and partners realising the benefits of cost savings and operational efficiency.
Patrick Budmar | 31 Jan | Read more
Dimension Data focuses on enterprise mobility, security in 2013
Having established itself as a leader in the enterprise mobility space, Dimension Data will now focus on clients that are building out their enterprise mobility strategies.
Patrick Budmar | 30 Jan | Read more
Attacks on Cloud infrastructure, threats to privacy to continue in 2013: AVG
Traditional security threats targeting businesses and consumers are not going away anytime soon, though attacks on virtualised Cloud infrastructure may come to the forefront in 2013.
Patrick Budmar | 21 Jan | Read more
Madware and virtualisation key areas to watch in 2013: Symantec
Businesses need to be aware of, and prepared for, mobile adware, or “madware”, in 2013, according to Symantec Pacific region specialist solutions director, Sean Kopelke, who includes social media, mobile and Cloud threats in his warning.
Patrick Budmar | 17 Jan | Read more
Sophisticated mass market attacks, refined malware to target users in 2013: Blue Coat
Businesses should take a holistic view of their security as mass market and targeted threats converge.
Patrick Budmar | 17 Jan | Read more
Mobile devices, social networks to remain security targets in 2013: Sourcefire
The greatest challenge for today’s security infrastructure and methods of protection is advanced malware attacks.
Patrick Budmar | 15 Jan | Read more
Few SMBs worried about document and data security risks: Konica Minolta
Three-quarters of Australian SMBs are leaving themselves open to document and data security breach.
Patrick Budmar | 09 Jan | Read more
Symantec targets mid to large businesses with Backup Exec 3600
After being announced in the US earlier this year, Symantec’s Backup Exec 3600 makes its way down to Australia.
Patrick Budmar | 17 Dec | Read more
Ability to lock Android apps added to latest McAfee Mobile Security
Popular Android apps such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Gmail do not always require a log-in each time they are launched, leaving them open to misuse.
Patrick Budmar | 11 Dec | Read more
IN PICTURES: Symantec revs it up at Telstra 500 (67 photos)
Symantec's top partners and customers had a chance to see V8 supercars in action at the Telstra 500 in Sydney's Olympic Park.
Patrick Budmar | 10 Dec | Read more
Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 takes top place in AV-TEST trials
Security software analysis firm, AV-TEST, has bestowed Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 with the top spot following a round of independent testing.
Patrick Budmar | 09 Dec | Read more
IN PICTURES: Trend Micro talks online safety at Melbourne school
Students at Birralee Primary School recently had the opportunity to learn about the importance of staying safe online.
Patrick Budmar | 26 Nov | Read more