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Mobile Malware Report - no let-up with Android malware

30/07/19, Bochum It’s not a new record, but there’s no let-up with Android malware either. Experts at cyber defence specialist G DATA have counted around 1.9 million new malicious apps in the first six months of the year - a slight decline compared to last year. To put this in context - on average, criminals are…

Cyber Defense Awareness Training: staff are the best defence against online attacks

22/05/19, Bochum 87 percent of companies see untrained staff as the biggest vulnerability for cyber attacks (source: ESI ThoughtLab). G DATA is therefore launching the Cyber Defence Academy, a new e-learning portfolio for security awareness training. In more than 30 online courses, companies can train their…

G DATA Internet Security Android achieves highest rating in AV-Comparatives and AV-TEST

10/04/19, Bochum A security solution has long been part of the standard equipment of a smartphone or tablet, because last year G DATA analysts counted a total of more than 4.1 million new malicious apps for Android. The two independent test institutes AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives therefore tested which security app…

G DATA Business LineUp 14.2: Comprehensive protection for companies thanks to machine learning

08/04/19, Bochum Cyber criminals often rely on disguised malware when carrying out at-tacks. The new G DATA business solutions with integrated DeepRay® technology destroy this cyber crime business model through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Thanks to G DATA VM Security, virtual…

Successful DevOps Gathering on the Campus of G DATA

14/03/19, Bochum On 12 and 13 March 2019 the DevOps Gathering took place on the campus of G DATA in Bochum. The international non-profit conference convinced 199 participants with 31 speakers and their exciting and comprehensive topics about the IT industry of today and tomorrow.

G DATA is awarded as double champion at secIT by Heise

13/03/19, Bochum The analyst firm techconsult presents two Champion Awards to G DATA at the SecIT by Heise in Hanover: "Malware Protection" and "E-Mail Security". This is due to the consistently positive ratings of business customers who were surveyed in the "Professional User Rating 2019: Security Solutions".

G DATA warns of dangerous love fraud on Valentine's Day

12/02/19, Bochum Many people search the Internet for partners and uses digital dating to find a new love, but not everyone is serious - Love Scam is the keyword. Criminals use dating services, chats and social networks in a targeted manner to make it easier for unsuspecting singles to obtain money or personal…

Safer Internet Day 2019: Move safely on the Internet

05/02/19, Bochum Data theft, identity theft, insults: Every second Internet user was a victim of cybercrime in 2018. This is the result of a survey conducted by the digital association Bitkom. Most online users (23 percent) complain about the illegal use of their personal data or the disclosure of their information…

With these IT security tips, hangover mood is guaranteed in the new year

03/01/19, Bochum Stop smoking or do more sports - these are classic resolutions for a new year, but what about your own IT security? For G DATA the case is clear: users should use the turn of the year to take a critical look at it and improve it if necessary. Therefore, the IT security manufacturer shows what users…

G DATA Internet Security Android celebrates test victory anniversary

18/12/18, Bochum G DATA analysts counted around 3.2 million new malicious apps for Android by the end of the third quarter of 2018. The threat situation for smartphones and tablets is constantly increasing. For this reason, the use of a mobile security solution is becoming increasingly important for users. The…