Tag: antivirus software

Cyber threats usually escalate during the festive season, as cybercriminals take advantage of holiday distractions. For many, a tax refund may feel like the perfect holiday gift. But, unfortunately, cybercriminals often intercept these refunds, leaving taxpayers and businesses vulnerable.

At the dawn of computer security in the late 1980s, antivirus software emerged as a response to the first malware. Since then, the industry has been playing catch-up, and the challenge for cyber-defence solutions has been to recognise new malware and techniques as quickly as possible and offer the appropriate protection.

There is a significant decrease in the sheer number of ransomware attacks due to improved security, better backup strategies and faster data recovery measures. This has meant that the spray and pray approach is no longer effective for ransomware distribution. Although fewer ransoms are being paid, it doesn't mean less risk.

As the country goes into a three-week lock-down to combat the national COVID-19 outbreak, businesses and employees across South Africa are putting the necessary measures in place to operate remotely.