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Each month we focus on the latest security information that you need to keep your business safe.

PC users unintentionally help hackers

This month we report on the latest wave of cyber attacks targeting Microsoft, YouTube and Google, as well as revealing how a software developer has taken an usual approach to exploiting Apple's app store.

A securer online future

As Symantec reveals security apps for smartphones and Google's Street View Car comes under fire for logging the UK's entire wireless network, our feature story focuses on inspiring confidence online. With more retail customers buying online we look at what security vendors must do to keep the UK e-commerce market ahead of its European rivals.

The world's worst spammers

Following the end of the first quarter, security company Sophos leads the way with its most recent cyber crime trend report. Complementing further studies by McAfee and Symantec, our feature story names and shames the top spam relaying countries and commends China for its efforts in dropping down the list.

Tougher penalties for data breaches

This week sees tougher measures imposed for data breaches. With Google tackling Buzz's privacy issues and the Department of Justice's Inspector General emphasising the threat of identity theft, our feature story looks at the Information Commissioner's Office's newest powers of deterrence.

New era for internet security amid increased attacks

With Symnatec revealing that 75 per cent of businesses witnessed some form of cybercrime in 2009, internet security was understandably top of the agenda at the world's biggest security conference this week.

2010 Online Fraud Report

With online fraud an increasing concern for UK businesses, our feature story looks at the findings of CyberSource's sixth annual Online Fraud Report. Identifying merchants growing fears about payment fraud and the theft of customer data, co-author Dr Akif Khan looks at the threats and preventions for 2010.

cybercriminal's top 2010 targets

As we enter 2010, the social networking revolution shows no signs of waning. With Facebook reaching the 350 million member mark, our feature story looks at the developing threat that cybercriminals pose in 2010 following the evolution of social networking.

protecting from email threats remains a top priority

Two stories regarding different aspects of email security have been prevalent this week. Firstly, Brand Republic reports that Nigerian officials say that they have closed 800 scam websites and arrested members of 18 crime syndicates and then closer to home, the EC continues to fight to protect Brits against our own Government.

social networking sites - are they leaking your personal data?

A new report has suggested that most of the major social networking sites are 'leaking' user information to data aggregators. What does this mean for our online security?

Twitter - a way of connecting people...and malware!

Twitter has been all over the headlines in the past month for all the wrong reasons. The social networking phenomenon has suffered from multiple cybercrime attacks and is it reportedly also being used as a handy way for spreading malware.

watch out for the scammers warning you about themselves!

It may seem silly for cyber criminals to warn us about themselves but in fact it is their latest clever trick. 'Scareware' as it is known, is designed to scare unsuspecting users into downloading malware disguised as anti-malware software.

vigilance for web security

This month as news of the costly effect of the Conficker worm on Manchester council hits home, we throw the security spotlight on vigilance and the need for every online company to implement a good practise policy for their personal security.

beating malicious email!

In June's security bulletin we take a look at the scourge that is malicious emails and what as businesses we need to do to minimise their debilitating effect on our operations.

data encryption as standard

In May we're highlighting the importance of data encryption as standard practice within a business.

defeating DDoS attacks

This month we look at the debilitating effects of DDoS attacks.

email scam warnings

In March, we're highlighting a couple of email scams that everyone needs to be wary of and featuring Microsoft's Windows Server 2008 and its pioneering security advancements.

online security

This week we cast an inquisitive eye over online security.