The number of viruses or variants threatening computers has grown dramatically in the past year, say anti-virus software vendors.
In today`s technology roundup: IBM joins Liberty Alliance, new deal for .Net Passport, FCC seeks VOIP protection, and NEC plans new supercomputer.
The use of PC "zombies" to generate spam will increase as more users get Internet connections, says Netxactics.
Transmetrix has launched a fingerprint scanning solution designed for local conditions.
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.
In today`s technology round up: Apple boosts iBook speed and adds wireless access, Microsoft software creates communications hub, album plugs into phone, and universal remote controls most TVs.
ITWeb Security Summit 2024
AuthentiDoc has introduced Digital Data Watermark technology to combat paper-based fraud.
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.
Laws throughout the world need to be changed to cope with the growing threat of digital forgeries, says Gartner.
Westcon will offer two more companies` security products locally, as it competes in the billion-rand IT security market.
RAU and Port Elizabeth Technikon will host an ICT risk management and information security conference next month.
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In today`s technology round up: Security risk in Google search tool, open source BPM apps, and Half-Life 2 due in November.
Biodata IT will distribute Innominate Security Technologies` mGuard Internet protocol encryptors for video conferencing.
In today`s technology round up: Web group tackles spyware, Virgin to unveil portable disc player, Starbucks offers online music with coffee, and Microsoft announces Xbox Christmas bundle.
Companies across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are considering implementing biometric technology to increase security, says Hitachi Data Systems. [Local Hitachi rep: Shoden Data Systems]