In 2013, malware activity grew dramatically year-over-year, says Check Point Software Technologies.
The global mobile malware landscape continues to develop in sophistication and complexity, with Android at the top of the target list.
The cost of phishing in SA amounted to approximately $320?million in 2013 alone, says 4Di Privaca.
Kaspersky's Automatic Exploit Prevention toolset targets malware that exploits software vulnerabilities.
Stuxnet was the first example of a cyber weapon, it showed some code can influence or destroy or modify things in real life, says Kaspersky Lab.
Cyber crime is growing because it can be committed by anyone, from any location, says Kaspersky Lab.
Kaspersky Lab is currently detecting 315?000 pieces of malware daily.
Cyber criminals created and distributed 20% of all malware that has ever existed in 2013, says Panda Security.
IT security is most effective when planned holistically, combining different tools and approaches.
One out of every 419.8 e-mails sent to organisations in SA have been identified as phishing attempts, according to Symantec.
The virus has infected 25?000 servers and 50?000 computers around the world.
Research commissioned by McAfee examines the role and cost of AETs in recent high profile data breaches.