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 Posted by SecExtra on May 03rd, 2010

India has pushed Korea into second place and taken over the mantle of the world’s largest producer of internet viruses, according to analysis of internet threats in April by managed security company Network Box. India now accounts for just under 10 (9.9) per cent of the world’s viruses, ahead of Korea at 8.24 per cent and the US at 6.7 per cent.

India is also becoming a more dominant force in spam production and intrusions: 7.40 per cent of the world’s spam now originates from India; and the country is responsible for 8.6 per cent of intrusions. This is behind the …

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 Posted by SecExtra on April 21st, 2010

You may have wondered what PC security should I get? There are many options out there and it can be overwhelming deciding which one is going to protect your computer the best. There are many ways to make this decision and you may want to explore your options before you make a permanent decision.

Talking to others is a great place to start when you are wondering what PC security should I get? You may find out a lot just by asking others what type of security they use and what their opinion is. You can also …

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 Posted by SecExtra on April 11th, 2010

An email is going around claiming to be from a law firm stating that you have been sued by someone because of a copyright issue. Opening this email and following the prompts may contain malicious links that will install a malicious code onto a computer. To help relieve this risk it is recommended that you take action to prevent this type of malware from getting into your computer.

You should never open up any email where you do not know the sender. Unsolicited email is a growing problem and you should always avoid a link in any email that you are …

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 Posted by SecExtra on April 02nd, 2010

Korea has taken over from the US as the world’s largest producer of internet viruses, according to analysis of internet threats in March by Network Box, a managed security firm. Korea now accounts for a massive 31.1 per cent of the world’s malware, a leap from February’s 8.9 per cent. This increase in Korean malware production is the result of the rise of compromised computers in Korea which are being used to send out phishing emails across the world.

The US is the second most prolific producer of viruses, holding steady from February at 9.34 per cent. Next comes Brazil at …

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 Posted by SecExtra on February 23rd, 2010

Companies must consider the implications of using free communications services (such as email and data hosting) on their data privacy, according to a new guide from managed security firm, Network Box.

Browser privacy and online security: a guide for IT managers (available free to download from Network Box’s website) warns companies to think carefully before using such services, and also to be aware of the privacy compromise that results from the use of some browser services. It gives companies the information they need to decide whether or not they should use free email hosting, browser and document storage services.

The guide gives …