Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its IT Threat Evolution report for the third quarter of 2011. The company’s analysts noted a continued growth in cyber-attacks against some of the world’s biggest corporations throughout the period. When it comes to attacking smartphones, there were clear signs that cybercriminals have made Android their platform of choice. Increasingly sophisticated operations by malicious programs were also noted in Q3 along with some tried-and-tested methods: innocuous QR codes are now being used to conceal malware and computers are facing threats even before their operating systems start as cybercriminals revisit BIOS infection methods.
Read more →With more and more governments recognising the need for cyber security strategies, (ISC)² (“ISC-squared”), the world’s largest not-for-profit information security professional body and administrators of the CISSP®, urges national governments to recognise the requirement for internationally recognised skills, principals and practices to tackle what is a very sophisticated global threat landscape. With its own research anticipating a doubling of the workforce by 2015, (ISC)² is encouraging policy makers to leverage the collective expertise of the professional community to address skills requirements, as well as their defences.
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 →Britain’s border security has been called into question less than a year before the country plays host to the 2012 Olympic Games.
At issue is a government minister authorised pilot scheme to relax controls for certain passport holders. This authorised scheme envisioned perceived low risk individuals being allowed unfettered entry to the country. All others would be subjected to the full gamut of checks.
The scheme has allegedly been applied to all passport holders, irrespective of their origin.
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