![]() ![]() However, nothing could be more removed from the truth.” Connected worldĪdding to the problem is that today’s connected digital world presents even more security challenges for consumers. It could also be that they have a false sense of security and don’t think they are a compelling target for attackers. “It could be that bad actors believe that South Africans don’t have the right cybersecurity tools in place. Alarmingly, a staggering 99% claim to share one or more connected devices with others.Īnother report by Accenture from 2020 claimed that South Africa had the third-highest number of cybercrime victims globally, at a cost to the economy back then, of R2.2-billion annually.Ĭampbell-Young says there are several possible reasons for this. For example, nearly three-quarters (73%) said they often send work e-mails on personal devices, and another 69% have used public networks when doing their jobs. Unfortunately, too many are not taking the necessary precautions to prevent this. ![]() “In fact, a recent Cisco report that surveyed 1 006 South African consumers aged 16 and up revealed that 74% are concerned about their connected devices being hacked.” The bottom line is that consumers need stronger protection on their personal devices “Around the world, cybercrime is getting out of hand,” says Simon Campbell-Young, a director at Digimune. Through this partnership, resellers registered with Syntech Distribution can now buy industry-leading core security products from Norton. Norton AntiVirus is dedicated to keeping people around the world safe and secure through its award-winning products and services and has cemented its position as the global leader in consumer cybersecurity. Time will tell if the new changes deliver better security for your PC, but it’s good to see Symantec continuing to evolve its product with increased protection and a slicker user interface.Digimune, the exclusive master distributor for Norton AntiVirus in Africa, has appointed Syntech Distribution as its sole channel distributor for the security giant’s solutions in South Africa. There is no direct upgrade path from those products to Norton Security - you'll have to buy a new licence - but of course they will still protect you until the end of your current subscription. Please note, Norton Security replaces Norton Antivirus, Norton Internet Security and Norton 360. The SONAR engine – used to detect brand new threats – has been improved alongside performance tweaks. Smart data leak protection has been added along with improved Norton Community Watch integration.īrowser protection is now delivered without the need for installing browser plug-ins, while protection against socially engineered attacks has also been tightened. Other improvements include intelligent boot-time protection, more aggressive threat detection heuristics and automatic aggressive botnet scanning triggers. This release also debuts what Symantec terms its "next generation" anti-malware engine, which evaluates and offers protection against threats in real time using the cloud to reduce definition files by up to 80 per cent. What’s new? The most obvious change is a brand new user interface, updated to blend in better with the modern look of Windows 10. Norton Security also provides a spam filter, password manager/form filler, network monitor, startup program manager, bootable repair disc option, performance-related tools and more. Web Safety components check the links you click to make sure they’re safe to visit, while downloaded files are screened and checked for both security and reliability. There’s the firewall, of course, silently blocking attacks from both outside and inside your PC. There’s everything you’d expect in such a security suite: strong antivirus protection that monitors files and programs not just for known threats but for suspicious behaviour too, helping block malware before it can gain a foothold on your system. (And it now covers Macs, iOS and Android devices, too - up to five in total.) For years Norton has been synonymous with security, and aside from a slight name change, Norton Security continues its fine tradition of offering comprehensive protection for PCs worldwide. ![]()
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