Quocirca analyst Dale Vile considers some of the weaknesses of traditional protection from malware. It could even be argued that a lot of IT departments in the corporate world benefit greatly if they could emulate the talent, creativity and...
But since malware is ever-evolving, it is vital the database contains the latest threats - hence the need to download regular antivirus updates. Most computer users should be aware by now that antivirus software will help protect PCs from viruses...
While most IT departments are well aware of the risks posed by malicious code and spam, less well-publicised threats and practices are still finding room to grow and prosper on many a corporate network.
Learn about the most dangerous threats, dos and don'ts and special advice for how SMEs can protect their VoIP networks. Make no mistake, says Anthony Plewes, VoIP is an attractive target for hackers and malware writers.
The key security threats facing businesses range from mutations of established methods - such as malware or phishing - to less well-known ones, such as metasploit releases and 'pass the hash' attacks.
In 2007 an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission into the loss of child benefit records by HMRC revealed failures in institutional practices and procedures concerning the handling of personal data, including a lack of...