Virus inspired by The Matrix attacks mobile devices
By Ryan Noik 12 July 2019CheckPoint has identified an insidious new virus doing the rounds, called Agent Smith, after the villain in The Matrix. FULL STORY >
Bitdefender chooses Rectron in South Africa
By Press Release 23 October 2017Bitdefender, a leading global cyber security technology company, has appointed Rectron as an authorised distributor of its range of consumer products to the Southern African region which includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. FULL STORY >
WIN with TechSmart and Kaspersky Lab (Competition closed)
By Staff Writer 3 October 2017We have a pair of the latest edition of Internet Security software, courtesy of Kaspersky Lab, to giveaway to two TechSmart readers this month. FULL STORY >
Bitdefender Total Security 2018
By Ryan Noik 6 September 2017Bitdefender Total Security 2018 succeeds at providing security on every front, while making securing one's devices easy. FULL STORY >
Bitdefender announces new security line for cross-platform product line
By Press Release 25 July 2017Bitdefender Total Security 2018 packs multi-layer ransomware defence, privacy protection, advanced threat protection FULL STORY >
Held hostage: beware the fake antivirus
By Press Release 16 May 2017Graham Croock, director of IT Audit, Risk and BDO South Africa's Cyber Lab, explains why hackers are discovering that it is more profitable to hold data hostage rather than to steal it. FULL STORY >
From Shamoon to StoneDrill – advanced new destructive malware discovered in the wild
By Press Release 7 March 2017In the wake of the Shamoon malware attacks, a new wiper targets Middle East and shows interest in European targets. FULL STORY >
BDO Cyber Lab recovers substantial data after client hit by latest ‘Cryptolock Legion’ virus
By Press Release 13 July 2016A prominent South African law firm’s entire IT system was shut down by a recent Cyber attack - the much feared Cryptolock Legion virus. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky Lab releases advanced solution to detect Targeted Attacks
By Press Release 10 June 2016In South Africa this week, Kaspersky Lab announced a major expansion of its enterprise security product portfolio with a solution designed to detect targeted attacks. The Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack Platform is a premium... FULL STORY >
ESET launches Smart Security 9 and NOD32 Antivirus 9 in South Africa
By Staff Writer 14 October 2015ESET has announced the availability of its new security solutions for Windows home users: ESET Smart Security 9 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9. Both have a completely re-engineered user interface and ESET Smart Security 9 features... FULL STORY >
Kaspersky Lab statistics: attacks involving financial malware rise to 28 million in 2013
By Staff Writer 10 April 2014According to the study Financial cyber threats in 2013 ’ conducted by Kaspersky Lab, cybercriminals are increasingly trying to gain access to the online accounts of users. Last year, the number of cyber... FULL STORY >
WIN 2x Kaspersky Internet Security multi-device 2014 worth R529 each
By Staff Writer 18 February 2014Kaspersky Internet Security – multi-device 2014 is a new security product that provides premium protection for the world’s most commonly-used devices. FULL STORY >
The Mask, a highly advanced global cyber threat discovered
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 February 2014Kaspersky Lab believes it has discovered one of the most sophisticated, intelligent and highly coordinated global cyber threats of the last decade, referred to as The Mask or Careto, its a Spanish-language based cyber spying operating... FULL STORY >
Internet Security Roundup 2014
By Staff Writer 15 January 2014Looking for more than just a regular anti-virus solution? Here are six packages that will keep viruses at bay and your data safe. FULL STORY >
BlackBerry improves malware protection within BlackBerry World
By Staff Writer 5 February 2013BlackBerry is utilising Trend Micro's app scanning service to further analyze apps submitted to BlackBerry World. FULL STORY >
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