Saturday, October 20, 2012

Is Hacking the New Joyriding?

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Report: Why is Africa at Risk?

Policy: Are We Prepared for the Cyber-Threat?

Cyber-crime is one of the fastest growing areas of crime. The global nature of the Internet allows more and more criminals to exploit the speed and anonymity of modern technologies to commit almost any illegal activity anywhere in the world. This week we look at the increasing issue of cyber-crime around the world, with special research into IT security in Africa. Are you worried about internet security? Take our poll.

Hacking: Entertainment for the 21st Century

Cyber-crime has become an increasing problem around the world, with hacking now an alternative pastime for young and old alike. But what does this popularity mean for the victims, the organizations whose information is at risk? In this piece, Kathryn Cave discusses the increase in hacking and whether organisations can secure against it. Read the full article here.

Cyber-Crime: The Risk to Africa

As African economies improve thanks to the booming technology industry, IDG Connect investigates the impact of cyber threats in the four corners of the continent. With spotlights on Egypt, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria, this paper also presents local security opinions from experts on the ground. Click through to read the full analysis.

Security: Global Awareness

State-sponsored hacking has been in the media recently, as concerns are raised over the potential for cyber-war. This report, made up of a survey of 250 leading authorities worldwide and of interviews with over 80 cyber-security experts, offers a global snapshot of current thinking about the cyber-threat and the measures that should be taken to defend against it. Discover more here.