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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.*
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