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Panda Security says malware on the rise
Panda Security’s latest malware report says that Trojans make up 73% of all new malware created during the first few months of 2009, while the distribution of spyware has grown rapidly to 13.15%, up from a mere 2.5% in the…
Panda introduces thin-client security solution
Global IT security vendor, Panda Security, has announced the global beta release of Panda Cloud Antivirus, the industry’s first and only free cloud-based antivirus solution. The product has 50% less impact on PC performance when compared to the industry average.
Solid financial results for SA tech giant Altech
South African technology Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company Altech has reported positive results for the financial year ended 28 February 2009.
Symantec announces new enterprise security products
Symantec Corp. has announced the imminent release of two new security products – Protection Suite Small Business Edition and Symantec Protection Suite Enterprise Edition – billed as comprehensive solutions designed to secure firms against security risks and business interruptions, ensuring…
HP releases new security products
Hewlett Packard has announced new releases of its application security software designed to help companies lower costs and protect against malicious web attacks by hackers.
Nigerian banks asked to remove ATM’s
Nigeria’s central bank has commended the efforts of most Nigerian banks to reach the un-banked segment of its population through the deployment of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across the nation.
Check Point completes acquisition of Nokia’s security business
Check Point Software Technologies said its acquisition of the Nokia security appliance business in a twelve-year strategic partnership would enable it to better meet customers’ needs and preferences, with the latest security software on the leading hardware platforms.
Conficker virus threat over-hyped
Panda Security’s malware detection and analysis laboratory has said that the much-feared reactivation of the Conficker virus has yet to cause massive infections.
Symantec issues virus threat alert
As of 01 April 2009, systems infected with the latest version of the Downadup threat (W32.Downadup.C) will begin to use a new algorithm to determine what domains to contact.
DEAC says spam is on the increase
According to DEAC, a provider of outsourced IT services, which studies the flow of e-mail among users, e-mail SPAM has increased by 40 percent over the past five years.
ITU in new partnership to fight cyber-crime
THE International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has said its recent partnership with International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) will be crucial in strengthening cyber-security.
Burundi disarmament program needs computers
A shortage of computers is hampering the disarmament program in Burundi. South Africa has been asked to assist in the program and it is hoped that the initiative will be completed this month.
ITNewsAfrica.com looking for Africa’s ICT thought leaders
ITNewsAfrica.com is looking for thought leaders in Africa’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector to contribute editorial content to the site. In an effort to share information and opinions about the continent’s burning ICT issues, we would like to invite…
Cyber-criminals use search engines to trap victims
According to a press release issued by Global IT security vendor Panda Security, cyber-criminals are manipulating search engine results to distribute fake antivirus products.
New malware program targets MS Excel users
According to ESET, a provider of antivirus services in Southern Africa, some versions of MS Excel are vulnerable to malicious programs. The company advises that users should open files with caution.
Nigeria introduces new securities ID system
Nigeria’s Central Securities Clearing System Limited (CSCS) is introducing a new system to uniquely identify financial instruments on its system.
