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Newly patented technology 'reaffirms AhnLab position as premier provider of online banking security' AhnLab Inc., provider of integrated security solutions, has announced the issuance of Korea Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) Patent No. 10-2008-0007159: "Protection System and Method for Internet Websites." Employee survey highlights dangers of insider threat Whilst the media seems pre-occupied with the problems of cybercriminals and hackers causing problems for organisations from outside their network, a survey just published shows that 23 per cent of UK employees will take customer lists and other sensitive data when they leave their employer. Trusteer uncovers Zeus botnet that plunders over 100,000 UK Internet user credentials Trusteer, provider of secure browsing services, has uncovered a large Zeus version 2 botnet being used to conduct financial fraud in the UK which is operated and controlled from Eastern Europe. Trusteer warns financial malware is attacking leading US banks using Visa and MasterCard Trusteer has announced that the Zeus (Zbot) financial malware is targeting online banking customers of 15 leading US financial institutions by exploiting two trusted credit card security programs. Barracuda spam & virus firewall offers broader outbound email content filtering capabilities Barracuda Networks Inc., provider of security, storage and networking solutions, has announced new features to its flagship Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall that enhance full inbound and outbound email scanning from the same appliance. Over half of IT professionals are still leaving mobile security to chance As threats to corporate data grow, and the cost of breaches increase, a survey of alleged security conscious professionals has remarkably revealed that over half of respondents (52%), who admit to carrying company data on a USB stick, do not encrypt it. Webroot announces channel expansion in Ireland Webroot has announced its plans to recruit an additional ten strategic channel partners in Ireland, to expand the availability of Webroot Web Security Service, Webroot Email Security Service and Webroot Email Archiving Service. What every CEO should know about advanced persistent threats and industrialised hacking The world of hacking has evolved into two major varieties: industrialised attacks and advanced persistent threats (APT). Sophos malware scanning engine powers Optenet web and email security solutions IT security and data protection firm Sophos has partnered with Optenet to provide proactive malware protection for Optenet’s web and email security solutions customers. Cloud computing and social networking leave UK businesses exposed to cyber attacks, new survey shows London, 21 April, 2010 - Business use of technology is evolving faster now than at any point in the last decade. Overcoming Cloud computing’s biggest challenge: Virtual Network Security Stonesoft has identified five ways that organisations can improve cloud computing security. Fortify Software warns companies to beware multi-tasking aspects of new iPhone 4.0 operating system Fortify Software is advising companies to tread carefully with corporate usage of the Apple smart phone, owing to the multi-tasking aspects of the updated operating system. Symantec advises the channel following new £500k fines for breaches of Data Protection Act New legislation has just come into force which empowers the Information Commissioner’s Office to levy fines on businesses of up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act. ‘Kill’ Applications Cause the Most Pain for Organisations Half of organisations stated that IT applications that cause the most pain for the least gain are 'kill category' applications such as old systems where the code is no longer maintained/supported according to a poll by 360°IT

Weekly Virus Report IT security gets a boost as survey shows spending up April 27, 2009 A survey by Infosecurity Europe has found that spending on Information security is likely to increase Related White Papers Understanding the value of outsourcing network security services This white paper will examine the many new challenges that are facing today’s network owners, the pros and cons of using in-house resources and outsourcing for your network assessment and day-to-day monitoring, as well as guidelines to help select and maximize the value of outside resources. GFI warns one anti-virus engine is not enough to protect your business Although 99% of large British companies use anti-virus products, 43% were still infected by viruses (UK ISBS Survey 2006) CONTENT FILTERING SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY REPORT APRIL 2006 Source: West Coast Labs/Netintelligence The Trend of Threats Today: 2005 Annual Roundup and 2006 Forecast Trend Micro The report that follows is not only an account and analysis of 2005 threat incidents. It also serves as a forecast of what the future holds in 2006 and onwards. Through Trend Micro‘s extensive research and analysis of the 2005 incidents, this paper documents how threats evolved into the multi-purpose threat regime – thus providing corporate and home users information on what to do to ensure they remain protected against future threats. Download free white paper. If you can't beat it, manage it David Caughtry of Computerlinks looks at the challenges facing IT managers with the growing use of Instant Messaging in the workplace. Are you becoming a one-stop security shop? David Ellis, director of e-security at Unipalm discusses best practice security management and the evolution of protection technology. How to keep spam off your network The corporate threat posed by email Trojans Rogue Access Point Detection Whitepaper Automatically Detect and Manage Wireless Threats to Your Network. ITR Video Pharmacy Plus and Psion Helping to Reduce £500m YourTechTV.com Psion Teklogix Workabout Pro 3 Mobile Computer YourTechTV.com Datalogic Elf Rugged PDA Review YourTechTV.com Pharmacy Plus and Psion Helping to Reduce £500m in Medication Errors YourTechTV.com Intermec Partners Discuss Smart Printing YourTechTV.com More... Print Edition Digital Editions IT Reseller Magazine is available to read online anytime. It's absolutely FREE too! Archived issues: Click Here Live Support Need to ask us a question? Can't find what you are looking for? If we are online just click below to use our live support system and talk to us now!