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Sophos delivers cloud-managed security solutions
Sophos has announced a strategy to deliver cloud-managed security solutions that it said would appeal to organisations seeking a simpler approach to IT security.
Old malware still threaten in Malaysia, thanks to legacy systems and pirated OSes
The prevalence of pirated versions of Windows XP and legacy systems that prevent operating systems (OS) upgrades has led to a continued rise of the computer worm WIN32/Downadup affecting old platforms, especially unpatched Windows XP systems.
Java exploits on the rise, Android malware break out of app stores
A continued rise in exploit-based attacks, particularly against Java, and an increasing sophistication in mobile threats characterised the first half of 2013, according to F-Secure’s new Threat Report H1 2013.
Check Point’s ThreatCloud Emulation to tackle zero-day attacks
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd has announced the availability of Check Point R77, the latest release for its Software Blade Architecture, which offers over 50 product enhancements, including a new ThreatCloud Emulation Service.
New Check Point appliance offers multi-layer data centre security
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd has launched its 13500 unit, the first in a new line of 13000 appliances designed specifically to expand the company's data centre network security offerings.
Social media worm resurgent, spam surges: McAfee
There has been a significant spike in instances of the Koobface social networking worm and a dramatic increase in spam, McAfee Labs said after releasing its McAfee Threats Report: First Quarter 2013.
Security threats: What to expect in 2013
As you round out your 2013 business and IT plans, cybercriminals are resolving to implement increasingly sophisticated threats targeting specific computer systems and organizations big and small. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd’s Rajlingam Sokalingam tells us what to expect.
