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Business travelers in India can securely connect to their corporate networks or the internet with O-Zone and iPass
posted on 20/02/2008

Recently launched, O-Zone is working in partnership with India’s largest listed real estate developer, DLF, to bring Wi-Fi internet access to popular venues across the country. The O-Zone network is due to cover a wide range of venues including shopping complexes, coffee shops, fast food chains and hotels as well as major international airports. iPass Inc. and O-Zone Networks Pvt., the latest operator to enter the Indian Wi-Fi market, have announced that they have signed an agreement to add O-Zone’s hotspot locations to the iPass’ Global Broadband Roaming footprint. With a long term goal of rolling out more than 6,000 locations within the next four years, O-Zone expects its customers and visitors roaming on its network to benefit from reliable access to more than 500 high-speed wireless internet points in its first year. The new network will include comprehensive coverage in the popular business destinations of Delhi & Gurgaon IT as well as various Cyber Parks. “This agreement w... [more]

A complex and sophisticated criminal economy has developed to capitalise on Web vulnerabilities
posted on 19/02/2008

According to IBM's 2007 X-Force Security report, the sophistication of attacks by criminals on Web browsers worldwide is in dramatic increase. By attacking the browsers of computer users, cybercriminals are now stealing the identities and controlling the computers of consumers at a rate never before seen on the Internet. The study finds that a complex and sophisticated criminal economy has developed to capitalise on Web vulnerabilities. Underground brokers are delivering tools to aid in obfuscation, or camouflaging attacks on browsers, so cybercriminals can avoid detection by security software. In 2006, only a small percentage of attackers employed camouflaging techniques, but this number soared to 80 percent during the first half of 2007, and reached nearly 100 percent by the end of the year. The X-Force believes the criminal element will contribute to a proliferation of attacks in 2008. Using these techniques, cybercriminals can infiltrate a user's system and steal their IDs and... [more]

PINoptic Mobile provides a secure alternative to PINs and passwords using images or symbols
posted on 19/02/2008

PINoptic has announced the launch of its first market specific product for the mobile market – PINoptic Mobile. PINoptic Mobile is a visual probabilistic one time password authentication security solution that provides scaleable levels of security across a wide range of applications to deliver true mobile security. PINoptic Mobile provides a secure alternative to PINs and passwords using images or symbols in conjunction with existing mobile device keypads. Applications include: - Access control o To device itself o To SIM o To data stored locally on device o To wireless networks o To corporate network o To high value content e.g. music, movies and games - M-commerce - Mobile banking - Mobile working - E-wallet - Mobile ticketing Key benefits of PINoptic Mobile include: - No additional hardware needed by the user making it more convenient to use whilst on the move than token based systems whilst providing similar levels of security; - Scaleable. PINoptic Mobile c... [more]

IP Surveillance Systems cost less than Analogue Systems
posted on 13/02/2008

Axis Communications has released a study that shows an IP-based system of 40 cameras offers a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than an analogue-based surveillance system. The study also shows that if IP infrastructure is in place, the IP-based video surveillance system will always cost less. The study was commissioned by Axis in order to develop an understanding of the total cost of ownership for both an analogue surveillance system and an IP-based video surveillance system. Factors such as system maintenance, video recording and playback, cameras, installation, configuration, training and cable infrastructure were assessed. A dozen interviews were conducted with non-vendor industry participants such as security integrators, value-added resellers and industry analysts from different geographic regions in North America. Participants provided feedback, validation and cost data in the form of request for proposal (RFP) responses. The RFP was based on a typical deployment scenario that... [more]

41st Parameter launches detection of Internet fraud solutions in the UK market
posted on 05/02/2008

The 41st Parameter Inc. has launched its range of anti-fraud solutions to address the growing requirement for the detection and prevention of Internet fraud and identity theft in the UK market. The launch will be spearheaded by Tim Thompson, who joins The 41st Parameter as Managing Director for the UK from Manhattan Associates where he was EMEA Sales Director for Integrated Planning Solutions. The new office is located at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf. The 41st Parameter specialises in providing expert solutions to identify and prevent Internet fraud for merchants' and banks' online channels. Its Internet fraud prevention technology distinguishes legitimate versus suspect devices. This helps businesses improve investigative efficiencies by highlighting account activity and transactions that are most likely to be fraudulent. The 41st Parameter's advanced technology can detect significantly more fraud than traditional systems. "By approaching risk management from a holistic viewpoint,... [more]

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