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		<title>76% of SMBs under pressure to allow more access to Web 2.0 tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[76% of SMBs (small and mid-size business) surveyed in a poll carried out by SpamTitan Technologies stated that they are under pressure to allow more access to Web 2.0. Almost half, 44.4%, said that they do not have security in place to protect from Web 2.0 specific threats. The business web filtering solutions provider encourages SMBs to deploy formal social media policies. Forrester predicts the market for social enterprise apps will grow from $600 million in 2011 to $6.4 billion by 2016. The next decade is going to be a challenge to small business owners as they battle to make IT budgets stretch to deliver new tools without any downside. Said Ronan Kavanagh, CEO, SpamTitan Technologies. “Social media in the enterprise represents a double-edge sword. On the one hand, it opens up new business opportunities and powerful ways to engage with a company’s customer base. However, on the other hand, it can expose business to new risks such as security threats and reduced network productivity.” He concluded, “With different research studies showing that between 30-40% of SMB malware threats originate from social media sites, it is imperative that small business owners take a close look at their IT and social [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Retailers rank security as biggest challenge for 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Security is still the biggest technology challenge according to 47% of retailers, as suggested in a recent retail communications survey conducted by Iconnyx, the managed IT and web hosting company. Only 7% reported that cloud was their biggest issue. Biggest technology challenges for retailers are, by percentage: · Security (47%) · Data storage (20%) · Mobile (17%) · Ecommerce (10%) · Cloud (7%) The retail communications survey, conducted with 60 retailers nationwide, also underlined retailer security concerns, with 57% of respondents ranking PCI compliance as a very important business issue. Other reported important business issues were listed as answering customer calls, synchronisation between Point of Sale and card payment machines and reducing the overall cost of connectivity to stores. Tim Walker, Iconnyx Managing Director explains: “It’s surprising to see that cloud is low on the list of retailer concerns, given that security and PCI compliance is top of the list. This signals that for retailers, cloud-based technologies are neither seen as a solution or an issue. In either instance, use of the cloud can resolve security concerns and could be explored as a reliable means of addressing retailers’ issues,” comments Tim Walker, Iconnyx Director.]]></description>
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		<title>80% of companies believe permitting online gaming during work would cost them money</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent poll carried out by email security and web filtering solutions provider, SpamTitan Technologies, has found that 80% of businesses surveyed (global sample) believe allowing workplace gaming costs money. Companies claim that distracted employees using social networking and online gaming during work hours are not carrying out their roles effectively and leave the company vulnerable to attack from malware and viruses which exceeds the potential benefits of a less stressed workforce. Recent studies suggest allowing employees to play computer games outside of work hours, i.e. at lunch, or during break times is beneficial and encourages co-operation and social bonding[1]. This research shows that employees feel more relaxed, confident, energetic, and productive, concluding that gaming should be allowed in the workplace. However for this to be effective companies need to have an internet usage policy and security solutions in place which will deal with the IT security and cost implications which includes: - Greater demand on bandwidth usage - Internet threats such as viruses, spyware and phishing - Hacking incidents, and the consequent data and content security risks - Time spent by IT managers dealing with these issues The repercussions of IT security breaches are extensive, and the cost for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anti-Fraud Organisations Predict Fraud Surge In 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Research by UKFraud of over 50 UK and European Fraud consultants reveals an expectation from over 80% of those polled, that fraud will increase dramatically across the UK and the rest of Europe in 2012. The areas likely to be most affected include: insurance, merchants and retailers, telecoms, government departments and local authorities. The most common fraud activities are expected to be cybercrime, internal fraud, supply chain and procurement fraud. The only area where fraud is expected to remain stable or to fall is the credit card sector where recent aggressive anti-fraud measures have forced fraud levels to fall. Unsurprisingly, the leading cause of the increase, highlighted by the research, is the current global economic outlook, as austerity bites deep into most European states alongside rising taxes and increasing unemployment. One of the more specific concerns in the UK, is the pressure on budgets of the state anti-fraud organisation the National Fraud Authority (NFA). Their own current estimate of UK fraud runs at £38bn, which is more than double the £13bn projection in 2008. Many commentators expect an even bigger rise in the new year, when the latest figures are announced. It has also become a major concern to some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>42% of disaster recovery strategies dead or dormant</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:41:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UK businesses are still ill-prepared to deal with downtime and unexpected disruption to operations, says ControlCircle, a leading UK managed services provider. A recent survey of 100 CIOs/COOs/IT heads identified that whilst 90% had a strategy in place, only 46% had reviewed and tested their business continuity procedures in the last twelve months. 42% had either no strategy in place or were unsure when it was last tested. Over 50% of strategies were more than two years old. In addition, more than 50% of those surveyed said it would take several hours for systems to be restored in the event of a disaster or fault. Over one third of those surveyed admitted it would take in excess of 24 hours to resume normal business operations. “As shocking as these results are, they are consistent with our anecdotal conversations and insight into many organisations today”, said ControlCircle CEO Carmen Carey. “Most organisations see disaster recovery as a considerable expense to the business when in reality, it’s the cost of downtime that is immeasurable. Imagine how much damage you can do to your brand with three days of downtime? Companies should be reviewing minutes versus hours as part of their strategy, especially [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t give Christmas presents to cyber criminals</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With 73% of Brits shopping online this Christmas (source: EBAY), online criminals are taking advantage and targeting users looking for the right present*. They lure their victims to malware or phishing traps with emails claiming to offer luxury goods at bargain prices or fake delivery company notifications, for example. Criminals are usually out to get personal data such as login details to online banking sites or credit card information. G Data identifies the top 5 dangers users should be aware of when buying presents online, and offers tips on how to prevent becoming a victim of cyber crime. &#8220;Cyber criminals target Internet users in the run-up to Christmas,&#8221; explains Eddy Willems, Security Evangelist at G Data. &#8220;They use a variety of tactics to infect unsuspecting users with malware or steal personal data such as online banking or credit card information. Users should therefore make sure they are using an effective and comprehensive security solution and closely check online shops for reliability and security.&#8221; Top 5 dangers of Christmas shopping online 1. Emails with bait advertising In these emails, fraudsters promise brand name products such as luxury watches or expensive designer shoes at very low prices. The integrated links lure users [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Festive gift buying goes mobile in 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The power and portability of smartphones and tablets will save time and money for many people this holiday season. Over two times more shoppers plan to purchase gifts and 50 per cent more plan to book travel using their mobile devices this year, according to new research from Webroot, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service. But convenience may come at a cost for those who skip certain measures to secure their devices and personal data. In a survey of 1,215 mobile device users, Webroot assessed people’s preferences for using mobile devices versus traditional means for researching and buying Christmas gifts, and for planning and booking trips. In addition, Webroot explored how people secure themselves on their mobile devices. Webroot found that 50 per cent are likely to purchase Christmas gifts using their smartphone or tablet this year – up from 22 per cent who did so in 2010. Additionally, one third (33 per cent) of respondents plan to use their mobile devices to book travel, up from 22 per cent who did so in 2010. But only 40 per cent of respondents have a security app installed to block threats or remotely lock and locate a lost [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Retailers Warned To Check Their Server Ahead Of Cyber Monday</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:36:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cyber Monday, the busiest day of the year for online sales, and with time running out, ForLinux, one of the UK’s leading providers of open source hosting and IT support, is reminding internet retailers to perform essential server maintenance or potentially miss out on bumper sales. This year, Monday 28th November, is the date when the internet industry predicts internet transactions to reach their highest level ever, with sales predicted to top the £1028m* spent online last year. Steve Nice, technical director at ForLinux, has been advising his clients to prepare for Cyber Monday for several months. “It’s crucial that online retailers prepare for the upsurge in traffic that happens on Cyber Monday. Time is running out to make sure servers and applications are ready to withstand the demand. With so little time left to prepare, we’re encouraging online retailers to follow our six last minute tips: check your logs, bandwidth, database, RAM, Apache configuration and reboot.” 1. Logs Check free disk space for logs &#8211; Increased traffic will see an increase in the log size, and this can quickly use up any remaining space, you can start by checking the amount of space your logs are taking up by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Britain announces U-turn on arming merchant vessels</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that merchant vessels flying the red ensign will be allowed to carry armed guards for protection against acts of piracy. Previous governments have been opposed to arming the merchant marine, but with no sign of a respite in acts of piracy on the high seas and naval assets spread thin, the decision has been welcomed as a common sense measure that could save ship owners and the insurance market many millions of pounds. The announcement comes following talks at the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads of State meeting in Australia. Many member states face the same escalating piracy issue in the waters of their shores. The home secretary will be given the power to license maritime armed guards under the new plan, but they can only be deployed while passing through dangerous waters, such as the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and the Somali Basin. The piracy issue has been the subject of continued debate at Transport Security Expo in recent years. This event brings experts in fields of maritime, aviation and supply chain security together annually to debate the most pressing issues and help to identify solutions to them. When last held in September, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Research shows majority of UK businesses believe new technologies increase security risks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over two thirds (71 per cent) of IT managers in the UK are concerned that the adoption of new technologies such as mobile computing, cloud computing or the virtualisation of desktops and servers increases the risk of a damaging data breach or malware infection, according to research findings released today. The research was undertaken by YouGov for Kaspersky Lab, Europe’s largest anti-malware company.* To help companies prepare for these threats, Kaspersky Lab today announced the availability of its new business security solution, Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows and Kaspersky Security Center, designed to protect companies as they introduce the latest technologies into their business operations. Interestingly, although 71 per cent of respondents are concerned about the security threats of new technology, 72 per cent claimed that this has not made their business reluctant to embrace new technology for fear of leaving the organisation exposed to cybercrime. Less than a quarter (23 per cent) of the IT leaders surveyed was reluctant to introduce the latest technology for this reason. “New technologies have the power to transform business operations,” said Andrew Lintell, Corporate Sales Director, UK and Eire, Kaspersky Lab. “They can make businesses more productive, efficient, agile and responsive and [...]]]></description>
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