A new malware attack for Mac OS X systems has been unearthed with serious implications for users. Known informally as "Puper", the attack comes in the form of a Trojan - a term used to describe malware that appears, to the user, to perform a desirable function but, in fact, facilitates unauthorized access to the user’s computer system.
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Despite the prospect of the recession beginning to level, many businesses are still cutting corners in order to retain cash by incorrectly paying software licences.
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A recent report has revealed that fewer than one in 50 Windows PCs are fully patched despite the software provider’s promises at purchase. A patch is a small piece of software designed to fix problems with or update a computer program or its supporting data.
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The appointment of Barack Obama as president of the US has caused a frenzy world-wide which Cybercriminals are looking to take advantage of. Criminals are targeting computer users with vast numbers of emails circulating with headlines such as "Obama assassinated" that, once clicked, will direct a user to a malicious website installing "Rootkits" on a company’s operating system.
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A recent email circulated around the world holding a virus contained within a PowerPoint attachment has caused havoc in many businesses. Disguised in the form of a trusted email source it has the capability to completely shut down and collate all confidential information held on a user’s computer in seconds through ‘keylogging’ software.
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Trend research by Birmingham’s IT service and support specialist, Icomm Technologies, has found 82% of SMBs across the region acknowledged they felt exposed to disasters that could effect their business.
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As the carbon footprint debate continues so does the issue of Green IT and whether it’s practical and cost-effective for businesses to adopt.
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This year should see businesses reviewing and updating their email management policies in line with recommendations in the Lord Chancellor’s Code of Practice on Records Management.
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There has been an increase in malicious programs circulating through the web as workers visiting legitimate web pages are asked to install what appeared to be recognised components such as Adobe Flash Player or Codec to view certain content.
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Second hand servers a security risk According to Icomm Technologys Ian Callens, SMEs need to have stringent practices in place when disposing of end-of-life infrastructure.
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Web domain name scams are becoming more unscrupulous with companies selling URLs taking advantage of SMEs who lack knowledge and awareness of their deceitful activity.
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SMEs across the region looking to upgrade their IT but who worry about the outlay amidst testing economic times should look no further than leasing, says Icomm’s Ian Callens.
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Recently it was announced that the UK will be getting a new James Bond-style data centre, which will use biometrics, weight-sensitive entrance floor panels, bullet-proof glass, ‘man traps’, CCTV for security and namely high-end server and data back-ups.
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The 2008 Information Security Breaches Survey released this week showed a twelve-fold increase in the number of companies that had detected hackers in their networks.
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As companies look to progress and become more efficient by installing the latest operating software within their IT infrastructures, business continuity can come under threat due to a problem known as "Thrashing". According to Icomm Technology’s Ian Callens, unless SMEs can identify where of Thrashing occurs, operations may be exposed to risk.
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Leading Birmingham IT service and support provider Icomm is targeting another prosperous 12 months after enjoying a 30 per cent profits surge in 2007.
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Birmingham service provider, Icomm, has made significant headway into the region’s legal sector after delivering a full IT ‘facelift’ to leading multi-disciplined solicitors, Silks.
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Midland companies have been urged to put adequate data control measures in place in the wake of the child benefit fiasco.
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Icomm has cemented its status as the area’s leading IT service and support outfit with strong interim results topping £1.5m of sales. The company is well on course to hit the £3m mark by the end of the financial year.
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Leading service and support outfit, Icomm Technologies, is advising SME’s across the West Midlands to make sure that they are the sole owners of their company website.
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SMEs in the West Midlands may not be adhering to fundamental data protection laws.
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