In today`s technology roundup: Microsoft responds to IE zero-day exploit, Sun creates open source office, Apple issues fix for faulty patch, Nintendo to launch Game Boy Micro soon, and new Nokia to use iTunes.
A Sophos Web poll of 1 000 business PC users revealed that 35% of respondents blame Microsoft for the recent spate of worm attacks. [Local Sophos rep: Netxactics]
FrontRange Solutions` IT services management (ITSM) product is enabling South African security services company, Rhino Surveillance Systems, to deliver a cellphone-linked surveillance camera.
To avoid identity theft, keep personal details strictly confidential, says FNB.
ITWeb TV #SS24 Steve Jump, Custodiet Advisory Services
Recorded live at ITWeb Security Summit 2024, Steve Jump, director, Custodiet Advisory Services, provided ITWeb's Adrian Hinchcliffe with an update on the Security Summit Hackathon, the value these have in skills development and talent recruitment for companies and the start-up scene, as well as an overview of Secure by Design principles.
A South African anti-virus vendor has downplayed the local threat of the computer worm attacking IT systems in the US, UK, Asia and Germany.
ITWeb Security Summit 2024
In today`s technology roundup: Adobe warns of security flaws, Firefox loses Web market share to IE, Siemens pushes digital TV via IP, and Intel acquires Sarvega.
ITWeb TV: AI-driven fraud rises as criminals target human trust | Ep #158
AI-driven fraud is rising across Africa, with criminals exploiting human behaviour and trust rather than system vulnerabilities, says Thalia Pillay, CEO of Orca Fraud. In an interview with ITWeb Africa editor Samuel Mungadze, Pillay says criminals are deploying increasingly sophisticated AI-powered tactics to circumvent security controls.
Customer vigilance is a crucial element for safe ATM transactions, says FNB.
Worms that attack Windows 2000 users are shutting down PCs across the US, but have not surfaced in SA yet.
Symantec has launched a combined e-mail security and availability solution.
ITWeb Security Summit 2025 Johannesburg
eEye Digital Security is providing a free scanning utility as a means of pre-emptive protection for a remotely exploitable vulnerability in the Windows platform. [Local rep: SecureData]
FNB has warned customers to remain vigilant to avoid being defrauded in cheque and bankcard scams.
FNB is intensifying its anti-fraud initiatives with the launch of a Fraud Watch bulletin.
In today`s technology roundup: Chain attack nets 3m e-mail addresses, vulnerability found in Veritas backup system, Imation claims record for smallest hard drive, and Watchguard launches SSL virtual gateway.