This malicious spam campaign is aimed at infecting computers with the Waledec botnet
More than 80 000 viruses were detected in November and December last year, says Kaspersky.
Computer users will continue to be hit hard by malware programs.
Local employees face the axe as the company moves to minimise the effects of the global economic downturn.
Sophos warns Twitter members of a widespread phishing scam that hackers are using to steal personal information.
The accounts of 21 million German bank account-holders are being offered for sale on the black market, says Brett Myroff, CEO of Sophos SA.
From cyber-vandalism to cyber-crime, malware has evolved into a profit-driven business, says Kaspersky Lab.
The spam e-mails sent out appear to be airline tickets, says Brett Myroff, CEO of Sophos SA.
Unsuspecting users are directed to a Web page that asks for information, says Brett Myroff, CEO of Sophos SA.
Apple Mac malware is still unusual compared to the Windows-based samples, says Brett Myroff, CEO of Sophos SA.
It's essential to be cautious in your online activities, says Brett Myroff, CEO of Sophos South Africa.
Cyber-criminals use mules to transfer stolen money around the world, says Kaspersky Lab.
A spam attack claims to contain a news link about the new US president, says Brett Myroff, CEO of Sophos SA.