VeriTest testing shows that the Sophos Anti-Virus solution is the most frequently updated anti-virus software available, says local Sophos distributor Netxactics.
A new e-mail-harvesting worm is spreading fast overseas, but few SA infections have been reported.
The Sober-C worm was the most commonly reported virus in December, says Sophos. [Local Sophos rep: Netxactics]
Security software developer Kaspersky Labs says the scale and impact of malicious attacks on the Internet have increased significantly in 2003.
Computer Associates Africa (CA) and Microsoft SA will offer Windows users a free one-year subscription to the eTrust EZ Armor anti-virus and firewall security suite.
The 'worm of the year' was Sobig-F, according to anti-virus vendor Sophos.
Local Trend Micro distributor, SecureData, says Trend supports the new Cisco Network Admission Control Program, which focuses on network-level verification of client security software.
The Sober worm was the most widespread virus in November, says local Sophos distributor Netxactics.
Sophos has warned computer users to watch out for the Sysburg Trojan horse virus, which is distributed via a saucy e-mail, says local distributor Netxactics.
Local Sophos distributor Netxactics says Sophos has been recognised in the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50 awards.
Trend Micro and eEye Digital Security have made the Trend Micro Virus Vulnerability Assessment Service available for their channel partners, says local Trend distributor SecureData.
The Trend Micro ScanMail for Microsoft Exchange 6.2 has been released, says local Trend distributor SecureData.
Telkom blames virus attacks for slow e-mail deliveries, but says capacity is being improved to prevent future delays.