Is your mobile device secure?

September 20th, 2012

Mobile security is becoming more important as the mobile market becomes larger. Hackers, scammers and phishing artists target the largest markets with the most potential for damage and profit, which for many years has been Windows-based PCs. However, as more and more users begin using mobile devices for common tasks such as shopping, banking and email, the potential for mobile disaster grows.

Why does your mobile device need security software?

Cyberattacks on mobile devices rose by a factor of six in … Read More »

Advisory: Java7 zero-day exploit

September 5th, 2012

As many of you will have heard by now there is a currently unpatched security flaw in Java which leaves every computer with Java 7 installed vulnerable to malware attacks. The most prominent example involves the official Samsung website – this website is currently serving malware this is NOT a false positive detection! (Status as per Aug. 30, 11:50 a.m. EST). We therefore strongly recommend disabling Java in all browsers to prevent any infections. You will find some instructions … Read More »

Malware Alert – Groupon Email Scam

August 1st, 2012

Do you or your employees get “Deal of the Day” emails from one of the major daily deal sites?  If so, be on the lookout for the latest malware scam, because this one imitates an email from Groupon. The email has an attachment that contains a Trojan which will infect computers running Windows. How can you be prepared for this email scam (other than having your anti-malware software up-to-date)? Here’s a few things to watch out for:

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GDST Exhibits in Charlotte NC with Data Connectors

May 10th, 2012

When:

May 31, 2012

Where:

Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
2800 Coliseum Centre Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217

What:

Data Connectors’ Tech Security Conferences focus on the latest tech security products and services such as email security, wireless security, network and infrastructure security, compliance, cloud computing, VoIP and networking. Our informative speaker sessions and sponsor exhibits help you keep up with the ever changing Information Security industry. So if you are an IT … Read More »

PCWorld Ranks G Data InternetSecurity 2012 Best Internet Security Suite

February 10th, 2012

Again Outperforming Competitors in Test of World’s Leading Security Software; Earning #1 Rating for Top 10 Internet Security Suites

Durham, NC—Feb. 7, 2012— G Data Software North America, Inc.,leader, visionary and ambassador for antivirus and malware protection of home and business computing, again outperformed competing security companies in PCWorld’s Top 10 Internet Security Suites comparative reviews. According to PCWorld, this year’s roundup was perhaps their most competitive ever in terms of malware detection. G Data’s InternetSecurity 2012, which earned the top … Read More »