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This month we cover urban myths surrounding malware, cyber attacks on SMEs and BlackBerry taking swipe at Android security.
Covering the largest ever cyber attack, data theft by staff is on the rise and using signed digital certs with SEP.
March newsletter covers download to perdition, viruses increasingly VM aware and Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1.2 - free upgrade!
January newsletter covering alternative password methods, latest hacking victim Microsoft and staying secure with Adobe.
December edition covering cloud data storage, the rise of polymorphic malware and the Christmas cyber attack.
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Cyber attacks on SMEs: Prevention is cheaper than cure - May 11, 2013
According to the government department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) small to medium enterprises are becoming increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks, putting their confidential information at risk.

Tech tip – using signed digital certs with SEP - April 22, 2013
Disclaimer: Follow these steps at your own risk. This lot worked for us - we can't guarantee the same for you (or even that it won't break your SEPM), but hopefully it will help someone out.

Report finds data theft by staff on rise - April 22, 2013
A report warns businesses to be vigilant against staff stealing client lists and data. Can you be sure your staff are not downloading sensitive files or emailing them to their private accounts?

Latest IT security news update - April 22, 2013
Covering the largest ever cyber attack, data theft by staff is on the rise and using signed digital certs with SEP.

Largest ever cyber attack - April 22, 2013
The internet has picked itself up and dusted itself off following what experts have described as the biggest cyber attack in history. So what did just happen?

The days of the password are gone - March 19, 2013
As hackers make advancements in cracking techniques and users continue to choose unsophisticated passwords, it's time to move away from conventional thinking.

Stay secure in Adobe - March 19, 2013
We are all aware of the need to run updates on our software in order to stay secure. Three security patches were released for Adobe Flash Player alone during the course of February.

Microsoft becomes latest hacking victim - March 19, 2013
Microsoft is the latest in a long line of technology giants to admit it has been hacked following in the footsteps of the like of Facebook and Apple.

CST security technology news - March 16, 2013
Welcome to the March edition of our information and system security monthly news roundup, covering alternative password methods, latest hacking victim Microsoft and staying secure with Adobe.

Viruses increasingly VMware - January 25, 2013
Hackers have found yet another way to do their damage. Viruses that are aware of being on a virtual machine (VM) could soon pose the greatest cyber security threat on the planet.

Download to perdition - January 25, 2013
The old adage “look before you leap” is most certainly one to remember when you are surfing the net. Quite often things on the internet aren’t exactly what they appear to be…

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1.2 - January 25, 2013
If you're looking for the ultimate in security and protection, look no further than Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.2. Here are five great reasons for you to upgrade.

A whisker from disaster. No, not you Santa. - December 20, 2012
Clearly it matters not whether the world ended on Friday 21st December, as one security expert is predicting we could be in for a far worse incident: a catastrophic cyber attack.

The rise of polymorphic malware - December 20, 2012
Just when you thought it was safe to go back online, a new virus phenomenon reminds us of the vital importance of up-to-the-minute protection for our systems. Read about the changing face of polymorphic malware.

Is your cloud security up in the air? - December 20, 2012
UK privacy watchdog, The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) says businesses must remember their legal responsibility for the security of any outsourced data. Failure to do so could result in a fine.
 
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