Trend Micro's machine learning algorithms examine large volumes of data and predict if unknown file types are malicious or not.

Mobile phishing attacks are gaining ground as mobile phone users are distracted and more likely to click on malicious SMSes, says Indi Siriniwasa, VP of Trend Micro, sub-Saharan Africa.

The virtualised set of network functions sits on the carrier network, applying URL filtering, application control, intrusion prevention and IOT reputation.

Based on an advertisement in underground forums, it seems operators are peddling Princess Evolution as a ransomware as a service, says Trend Micro.

At Black Hat this year, Trend Micro will present some new initiatives it hopes will have an impact in fighting the skills gap, says Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend Micro.

Local government in the UK is encouraged to migrate to the cloud to drive efficiencies and improve agility and productivity while minimising costs.

Using machine learning, 95% of spam mails failed to reach their targets, says Trend Micro.

Managing and securing Internet of things devices is going to be a key challenge for organisations, say experts.

Cryptojacking has emerged as the new big threat to local firms, says Trend Micro.

Deep Security Smart Check identifies security issues prior to deployment with container image scanning.

Obscure Technologies will be running courses on the installation, use and operation of Trend Micro products.

The security companies are collaborating to bring smarter solutions to Sub-Saharan Africa and expand their reach on the continent.