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Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants
Email Security

Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants

Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012
Spam shrinks as scammers go social
Cloud Services

Spam shrinks as scammers go social

Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Check Point Experience 2011: Security Evangelism
Malware

Check Point Experience 2011: Security Evangelism

At Check Point Experience 2011, Tomer Teller highlighted that no security tech can counter human error, as hackers increasingly exploit social engineering.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2011
New threats need new defences
Malware

New threats need new defences

Symantec warns that anti-virus software alone can't combat new online threats, stressing the need for multi-layered security in the digital age.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010