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Network Box urges UK government to focus on cybercrime as Britain climbs the virus charts
28/07/10
June saw the UK become the fourth largest producer of spam in the world, and it is now also the fourth largest producer of viruses, according to July threat statistics from managed security company, Network Box.
The number one virus producer remains the US, which has increased production by around one per cent (to 14.6 per cent). But India’s slight increase in production (from 9.2 to 9.5 per cent) was enough to move it to number two in the charts and see Korea drop to third place, with a decline in production of more than three per cent.
The Windows Support Scam Rides Again!
21/07/10
Fraudsters are continuing to cold call people, claiming to be a Windows support tech and getting the users to give them remote access to their PCs in the guise of helping them update their systems – as long as the user hands over £185.This scam has actually been around for quite some time and whilst police may struggle to stop criminals from setting up business under a new name once they have been shut down, the potential victims can take control of the situation by putting the phone down.
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Virus production from Russia increases again, says Network Box
01/07/10
Virus production from Russia is on the up again, after a temporary decline last month when Russian hosting service, PROXIEZ-NET – notoriously used by criminal gangs – was taken down in early May. This is according to analysis of internet threats in June, by managed security company, Network Box.
Diplomatic wrangles stifle attempts to tackle cybercrime, argues Network Box
22/06/10
Political leaders continue to hold conferences and sign treaties as the need to tackle cybercrime at an international level rapidly increases, but ultimately these attempts at agreement fail due to national interests and diplomatic concerns, according to Simon Heron, internet security analyst at managed security company Network Box.
Number of internet threats from the UK rising
01/06/10
The number of internet threats coming from the UK has increased in May, according to research by managed security firm, Network Box. The UK is now responsible for nearly six (5.9) per cent of the world’s internet viruses, up from three per cent in April. The only countries that produce more viruses than the UK are Korea (16.26 per cent) and the US (11.68 per cent).
The US and India continue to dominate the production of the world’s spam, with the US producing 10.7 per cent, and India 7.1 per cent (similar figures from last month).
Securing data: a free guide to data security
20/05/10
A new guide for businesses on how to secure data is available from managed security company, Network Box. The guide is designed to give guidance to companies on best security practice to avoid a security breach; and is available free from Network Box’s website
IT security for Car Dealerships: free guide
14/05/10
Car dealerships, like so many businesses, are increasing the amount of business-related activities they carry out online, from checking inventory and ordering new parts, to communicating with customers and downloading manuals.
A new guide – IT Security for Car Dealerships – released today by managed security firm Network Box, provides guidelines for car dealerships to follow to protect their IT networks from security threats.
India becomes the primary producer of viruses
30/04/10
India has pushed Korea into second place and taken over the mantle of the world’s largest producer of internet viruses, according to analysis of internet threats in April by managed security company Network Box. India now accounts for just under 10 (9.9) per cent of the world’s viruses, ahead of Korea at 8.24 per cent and the US at 6.7 per cent.
Protecting sports clubs from internet threats
30/04/10
Sports clubs are increasing online investment as they seek to engage their customers and drive sales, but IT security may be being left behind, according to managed security firm Network Box, who have just published a guide to IT Security for Sports Clubs.
The guide, which is free to download from Network Box’s website: http://www.network-box.co.uk/resources/white-papers, outlines the major issues facing sports clubs, such as the security of customer data, internet threats, managing multiple websites, bandwidth management and human error.
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Network Box urges UK government to focus on cybercrime as Britain climbs the virus charts
28th Jul 10
June saw the UK become the fourth largest producer of spam in the world, and it is now also the fourth largest producer of viruses, according to July threat statistics from managed security company, Network Box.
The number one virus producer remains the US, which has increased production by around one per cent (to 14.6 per cent). But India’s slight increase in production (from 9.2 to 9.5 per cent) was enough to move it to number two in the charts and see Korea drop to third place, with a decline in production of more than three per cent.
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