K-brand IP protection MoU signed with Shopee

Intellectual property (IP) infringement issues have grown in tandem with the global e-commerce market, which expanded in value from US$2.9 T in 2018 to US$5.8 T in 2023, an average annual growth rate of 14.6%. According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), intellectual property infringement cases through e-commerce increased approximately 2.5x in 2023 compared to 2018. The Asian and Latin American regions showed the highest proportion of counterfeit product distribution. Korean products have become major targets due to their brand value and scarcity. 

The Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KOIPA) has been particularly concerned. According to an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report, the scale of counterfeit products infringing Korean companies' IP rights reached approximately US$9.7 B globally as of 2021, equivalent to 1.5% of Korea's total exports. This resulted in Korean companies losing sales of US$6.1 B, and the loss of 13,855 manufacturing jobs. 

This has led to work with major e-commerce platforms like Shopee as they play a crucial role in strengthening K-brand protection. KOIPA's Director Kim Yong-seon recently announced that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Shopee's Singapore headquarters on June 24. Building upon the original MOU signed in 2020, this renewed agreement encompasses significantly expanded cooperation to protect Korean brands and sellers in the region, including offline enforcement linkages for fundamental solutions to counterfeit product distribution. 

The MOU consists of three major cooperation areas: 

Strengthening the response system for intellectual property infringement of Korean brands

Shopee will collaborate with KOIPA to provide easy access for monitoring and reporting of suspected IP infringements involving Korean brands, in accordance with agreed protocols.

Offline enforcement collaboration to block counterfeit product distribution 

To overcome the limitations of online anti-counterfeit enforcement and to strengthen efforts to prevent the distribution of counterfeit goods, both parties agree to explore and implement joint response measures when necessary.

Expand educational activities to raise awareness of intellectual property protection 

Both organisations plan to jointly conduct education and awareness-raising activities to improve intellectual property protection consciousness among both sellers and consumers. 

Kim emphasised: "We are pleased to establish a cooperation system for K-brand protection with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. We will actively support our companies' overseas expansion and export activities by expanding cooperation with other major global e-commerce platforms.”

“Shopee is proud to renew and strengthen our partnership with KOIPA to better safeguard Korean brands in our region,” said Ian Ho, VP at Shopee. 

“As e-commerce continues to grow, it is more important than ever to work closely with trusted partners like KOIPA to enhance IP enforcement and build a secure and trustworthy environment for all users.”

Source: Shopee. Changho Son, Director General of KOIPA (left) and Ian Ho, VP at Shopee (right) at the MoU signing on 24 June 2025 at Shopee Singapore. The MoU covers the strengthening of IP protection for Korean brands in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.

Erajaya Digital, bolttech launch new device protection programme

Erajaya Digital, a business vertical of Erajaya Group, one of Indonesia’s leading digital and lifestyle device retailers, has officially launched a new device protection programme. This service goes beyond physical device repair and protection by introducing an added layer of cyberprotection that notifies customers if there is an attempt to use their personal data. 

The service, presented through a collaboration with bolttech, a provider of embedded protection solutions, combines fast, reliable repair services with essential digital security in a convenient and affordable package. It can also alert customers of any attempts to misuse their personal data. 

“We’ve seen how customer needs have evolved. They’re not only looking to protect their devices physically, but also want peace of mind when navigating the digital world. That’s why we’re launching this value-add service with bolttech,” said Joy Wahjudi, CEO, Erajaya Digital.

This service offers: 

- Protection from physical damage, such as drops, screen cracks, and liquid exposure 

- Fast, guaranteed repairs by certified technicians 

- Cyberprotection features, including personal data leak monitoring and real-time alerts on unauthorised data use.

“We’re proud to partner with Erajaya Digital to bring this next-generation protection service to customers, combining device care and digital safety into one seamless solution,” said Andrew Cons, GM – Indonesia, bolttech.

Details

The service is now available at Erajaya Digital’s retail stores, including erafone, Xiaomi by erafone, and Huawei by erafone. For more information, visit the nearest participating store.

Reconsidering where you stand on digital privacy

2020 marks the 14th Data Protection Day, which is celebrated across the globe. The initiative, dubbed Privacy Day outside of Europe, aims to raise awareness about good practices in data protection and inform people about the risks associated with the illegal mishandling and unfair processing of their personal data.

While everyone agrees that data protection is important, security specialist ESET points out that individuals are becoming increasingly desensitised to current measures to protect data. These are typically a case of pressing “I agree” to websites, devices, and apps accessing personal data.

"It’s easy to understand; we are willing to sacrifice privacy, on some level, for convenience. However, this Data Protection Day is the time to take stock of exactly how, where, and when you are giving up the right to digital privacy, and whether this is a sacrifice you are willing to make," said the company in a statement.

ESET also noted that few people understand what they can do if their data protection rights have been breached, and that the information can be difficult to access. "A good way of finding out if your data has been compromised in a data breach is to head to haveibeenpwned.com, which will let you know if your account has been breached. If it has, it is highly recommended that you update your passwords across all accounts," the company advised.

"Similarly, if you feel like a company is abusing your data, you can lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority, which will investigate and inform you of the outcome of your complaint within three months."

According to ESET, measures for individuals can include creating strong, unique passwords for all accounts; using trusted Wi-Fi networks; backing up and encrypting your data; wiping hard drives that are no longer used; and ensuring that all software is up-to-date.

Businesses can also be impacted by data protection regulation and consumer rights. ESET has developed a 61-page for Dummies ebook featuring 10 keys to effective data protection covering:

• The data security measures a company needs
• Compliance with the latest data regulations
• Make sure a company is a non-target for cybercriminals
• Minimising the effects of a data breach or loss

Details:

Download the Data Protection For Dummies e-book

*The Council of Europe’s data protection convention, known as Convention 108, was signed on January 28, 1981. Convention 108, which continues to be updated as the digital world evolves, is the only international treaty of its kind. The Council launched Data Protection Day to commemorate the convention. The day has been celebrated each year on January 28 starting from 2007.

Sophos protects servers from ransomware

Sophos, a network and endpoint security provider, has announced that its anti-ransomware CryptoGuard technology is now available with Sophos Server Protection products. With this optimisation, Sophos Server Protection now has signatureless detection capabilities to combat ransomware on servers - similar to Sophos Intercept X for endpoints.

Sophos launched Sophos Intercept X with CryptoGuard in September 2016. It stops the spontaneous encryption of data by ransomware within seconds of detection.

By adding CryptoGuard to server security, Sophos is closing a critical gap by preventing ransomware attacks that could come in through rogue, guest or remote access users or other weaknesses in a company’s network. For example, if a company allows bring-your-own laptops on the network, remote access for employees or is victimised by an insider cyber threat, servers become highly susceptible to ransomware. Additionally, network shares on servers are high-value targets as they contain proprietary financials, personally identifiable information and other key data, and should be protected as such.

“Servers are considered the jackpot for cybercriminals, since they can store confidential corporate and employee information, medical records with social security numbers or private customer documents. It would be devastating for organisations to lose this kind of sensitive data to ransomware,” said Dan Schiappa, Senior VP and GM of Sophos’ Enduser and Network Security Groups.

“Most organisations back up their data, but recovery from a backup is not always easy. Businesses, schools or hospitals do not want the liability, hassle and operational disruption required to restore from a backup. Anti-ransomware technology is a critical layer for the protection and ongoing accessibility of the information that resides on servers."

Interested?

Pricing for the complete range of Sophos Server Protection products is available from authorised Sophos Partners worldwide.

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Oman Air disinfecting plane interiors with Virus-Guard

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has adopted Virus-Guard’s disinfectant wipes. Designed for protection against swine flu, H1N1, H7N9, Ebola, Mers and Zika, Oman Air’ staff members now use the wipes to disinfect aircraft galleys, lavatories and door handles.

“We are committed to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for our passengers and employees,” said Miguel Serra, VP of ground operations at Oman Air. “Our partnership with Virus-Guard helps to ensure that we are taking all of the necessary steps and precautions for swift and coordinated action against international health threats.”

In February, Oman Air announced that its leadership was monitoring the Zika virus situation in South America, posting additional information on its website from the World Health Organization and offering refunds and rebooking assistance to pregnant women scheduled to travel to the region.

Oman Air's use of Virus-Guard products is one of several necessary steps the airline is taking to minimise the threat of the Zika virus, as well as reduce the risk of the spread of this and other viruses and bacteria.

Virus-Guard disinfectant wipes are a ready-to-use product that provides long-term efficacy, and is an easy-to-use solution for eradicating germs. The wipes contain benzalkonium chloride, sodium pyrithione and polycondenstaes, a combination commonly used in hospitals and other medical treatment facilities. The wipes do not contain aldehyde or phenol. All Virus-Guard products are, biocompatible, approved for Airbus and Boeing craft, and boast a long-time antimicrobial effect.

“The number of infections by micro-organisms has grown tremendously,” said Alex, founder of Virus-Guard. “We are working diligently with our aviation industry partners to implement infection control measures and protocols. Our goal is to help these industry leaders to quickly adapt in order to continue to make customer safety their top priority.”

Acronis True Image 2017 supports Facebook, backups, wireless and remote backups

Source: Acronis. Acronis True Image 2017.

Acronis, a leading provider of hybrid cloud data protection, today announced Acronis True Image 2017, the latest release of the world’s fastest personal backup software.

Acronis True Image 2017 combines the Acronis full image local and cloud backup for computers with new wireless backup for mobile devices to local Windows computers or the secure Acronis Cloud, support for an unlimited number of mobile devices, and complete backup of Facebook account data.

“Personal data is increasingly residing on mobile devices and in social media accounts,” said Serguei Beloussov, co-founder, and CEO of Acronis. “Acronis True Image 2017 protects all data no matter where it resides and provides the fastest and easiest backup in the industry.”

Acronis True Image technology is the fastest full image backup and recovery software for personal use on the market*, including:

•  Three to six times faster on Windows computers than competing products for backing up and recovering using an external USB 3.0 drive.
• Thirty percent faster than the Apple Time Machine on Apple computers.
• Sixty percent faster than previous versions of Acronis True Image in popular scenarios.

Source: Acronis. Acronis is a global partner for the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula 1 Racing Team.

As a global partner of the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula 1 Racing Team, Acronis put its technologies to the test in workloads demanded by the most technologically advanced sport. “Instant access to the massive amounts of data we generate every race is an absolute requirement for our team to win,” said Scuderia Toro Rosso Team’s Principal Franz Tost. “If we lose data even for a few seconds, the race is lost, which is why we rely on Acronis for the most complete backup.”

Acronis True Image 2017 delivers more than 50 new features, including:

Wireless mobile device backup to Windows computers – Back up an unlimited number of iPhones, iPads, and Android mobile devices to your computer at the full speed of your local Wi-Fi network. Recover all content to the same or another device, even if it is just a single photo or contact.

Remote backup management – Protect all your computers and help others with protecting theirs, even if they are far away. Review the data protection status in real-time for any computer or mobile device data via a touch-friendly online dashboard.

Incremental Facebook backup – Automatically back up all your Facebook account content, including photos, videos, contacts, comments, and likes. Users are protected from accidental deletions, hacker attacks, application failures, or social network errors that can erase precious memories.

Archiving to the cloud or external storage devices – Free up disk space by moving large or rarely used files from your Windows or Apple computer to an external drive, network-attached storage (NAS) device, network share, or the Acronis Cloud. Access the archives by using File Explorer, Finder, or a Web browser.

Enhanced NAS – Automatically discover NAS devices available on the local network, preconfiguring them for backup storage, and automatically reconnecting them if they are temporarily unavailable.

Acronis True Image 2017 has many additional new features, such as search-in-local and Cloud backups, encryption for archives, comments for backups, Windows Explorer integration, a refreshed touch-friendly user interface on iOS and Android devices, and much more.

“It's not if your computer will crash, it’s when—and I learned that the hard way,” said Robert Tarver, an Acronis True Image user since 2015. “I was using another vendor’s file and folder backup product when my hard drive crashed. A computer repair technician informed me that only my data files were backed up; not my operating system (OS), program files, and settings. To properly back up, he recommended Acronis. It has since saved not only my computer but my wife’s computer as well. I am very thankful to Acronis for keeping my data safe.”

Interested?

Acronis True Image 2017 is available for purchase as a perpetual license, starting at S$69.99, or by subscription, starting at S$59.99 per year.

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post about the 2016 version of Acronis True Image
*According to internal testing. Third-party confirmation and details are forthcoming.

DED, DIB launch credit card with consumer rights protection

Source: DED.

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, have launched of the Consumer Card in the UAE. DIB boasts today one of the largest retail bases in the UAE with over 1.5 million customers and 90 branches across the country.

The co-branded credit card is dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers and providing them with savings on their daily purchases. The card is an addition to the partnership initiatives being launched by DED along with the private sector and to the ongoing efforts to enhance the shopping experience in Dubai, and across the UAE.

Developed and designed in line with the spending habits and distinct needs of consumers in the UAE, the shari'ah-compliant card is issued in partnership with Visa and carries no hidden charges. It has two variants, the Rewards Consumer Card and the Platinum Consumer Card.

While enabling customers to make savings on everyday spends, the Consumer Card also carries a host of discounts at over 450 outlets across the country. It offers up to 4% cashback across a number of outlets including supermarket or hypermarket, for all automobile servicing, on Etisalat and Du bills, Salik and Nol recharges, fuel purchases, utility bills and cinema tickets. Card users will be able to receive up to AED1,000 cashback per month on their spends across the UAE.

The card was launched today at the Mall of the Emirates in the presence of His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of DED, Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Group Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Islamic Bank, and in addition to senior managers from the organisations.

Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah, Executive Director of the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in DED, said the card highlights the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in bringing added value to businesses and consumers. "The Consumer Card is part of the initiatives of the Department of Economic Development to promote trust and partnership between retailers and consumers. Dubai is a global shopping and entertainment destination and we focus on making the shopping experience in the emirate as convenient and rewarding as possible," he said.

Sanjay Malhotra, Chief of Consumer Banking, at DIB said: "Domestic spending remains today the backbone of the UAE economy and we are keen to invest our expertise and resources in developing payment solutions that are favourable to spurring further growth. As one of the most innovative banks in the market today, we are pleased to offer our client base attractive payment solutions and savings on their daily purchases. Moving forward, we will continue to leverage our partnerships to present a unique banking experience while adhering to the highest standards of service excellence.
"While the market already offers benefits on credit cards, we have focused on areas where customers spend their money regularly thus maximising their gain. With this in mind, we have developed the Consumer Card as a low-cost, high-value proposition in order to appeal to a larger number of customers and allow them to enjoy unique benefits."

Ihab Ayoub, General Manager MENA at Visa, said: "The Consumer Card – a major step in this direction – will help in spreading further awareness about the benefits of electronic payments and the related cardholder rewards through a wide network of customers. Providing consumers with a safe and convenient way to pay is one of Visa's main priorities, and our participation in this initiative is aligned with our ongoing efforts to promote financial literacy on the ways to save, spend and budget responsibly.

"We are confident that through a partnership of public and private sectors, the Consumer Card initiative will support the UAE's efforts to be a leader in developing innovative payment technologies, and drive its transformation into a cashless society."

Ahmed Al Zaabi, Senior Manager - Consumer Awareness, at DED said: "The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection sector constantly seeks to strengthen the relationship between the merchant and the consumer, and improve awareness among consumers on their rights and responsibilities. We also focus on regulating the market and launch programmes that protect businesses. The Consumer Card is part of our efforts to raise the quality of services provided to customers and enhance their satisfaction and happiness. Our partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank and the advantages it brings to consumers and traders will strengthen economic activity in the UAE."

Interested?

Ask the DIB Call Centre about the Consumer Card at +971 4609 2222.

It's World Backup Day. Is your data safe?

A new global study sponsored by Acronis, a global player in hybrid cloud data protection, reveals a growing understanding about the value of, and attitudes toward, the protection of personal data on computers, mobile phones and tablet devices.

Nearly half of survey respondents have more than four devices in a household to protect and 45% of survey respondents fear losing photos and videos the most. Security and privacy were cited as key requirements for backing up data.

Emerging concerns for personal data protection

The traditional fears of hardware failure and accidental deletion are no longer the sole reasons people fear data loss. Cyberthreats like ransomware, a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system and its data until a sum of money is paid, is a growing threat to individuals and businesses. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a partnership between the FBI and the nonprofit National White Collar Crime Center in the US, the IC3 received 992 Cr yptoWall-related (ransomware) complaints between April 2014 and June 2015, with victims reporting losses totalling over US$18 million.

According to the Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2015, Singapore suffers from malware attacks in banking ahead of other countries, with 11.6% of surveyed users targeted at least once by banking trojans throughout the year. Backup is one effective recovery option for CryptoWall and malware-related attacks.

The data protection survey, conducted by Acronis with Google Consumer Surveys, focused on understanding data protection behaviour. Key findings from the more than 4,000 individuals include:

·       The most important data protection features were security (cited by 30% of respondents), ease-of-use at 36%, and privacy at 26%.

·       Nearly half (46%) have more than four devices (computers, laptops, smart phones) in their homes.

·       Currently, 38% back up to external drives and 30% back up to the cloud.

·       58% percent of consumers back up at night and 27% perform backups while watching TV.

A new category of “data protectors”

With the median household having at least four devices, an emerging trend of users called “family data protectors” is also gaining traction. The sheer growth of data captured in mobile pictures and videos, music files, and scanned family documents means the family data protector ensures the immediate and extended family is prepared for, and protected against, data loss.

“Data loss via hardware failure, file deletion, and ransomware are factors most people don’t think about on a daily basis, but when they do occur the results are devastating,” said Steve Goh, Vice President and GM of Sales, APAC & EMM of Acronis. “Our survey results illustrate a growing general recognition of the value of data stored on family computers and devices, especially given the price people are willing to pay for their data. We hope that this new information, presented on World Backup Day, will encourage even more people to back up their data and protect their personal information.”

Three steps to improve data protection

For anyone, but especially for family data protectors, keeping digital memories and fiduciary documents safe, secure and private, is a responsibility that can be easy and inexpensive to exercise. Below are some tips:

1.      Always have a backup of a family’s critical data, documents, pictures and videos.

2.      Keep your operating systems on the most up-to-date version. Those security patches and software updates are important

3.      Be mindful of suspicious emails or clicking on links sent by unknown sources, it could be a phishing scheme or ransomware.

Interested?

Acronis True Image can protect data in three clicks and 10 minutes, the company says. Take advantage of World Backup Day special offers on Acronis True Image

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Dell introduces midmarket backup appliances, free Windows data recovery software

· New data deduplication appliance models are built for midmarket, deliver higher capacity, speed and performance

· Free set-and-forget recovery solution protects Windows clients

Dell has announced data protection solutions to help small and midmarket organisations better protect business-critical systems, applications, and data – either on premises or in the cloud. Offerings include data deduplication appliances models; and the new Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Recovery – Free Edition.

Back up more and store less 

New releases to the Dell DR series of deduplication appliances include the new Dell DR4300e, DR4300 and DR6300. Dell DR appliances relieve network bandwidth congestion and boost ingest performance, ensuring that backups get completed on time, every time. Ingestion refers to the reformatting of captured data into a form suitable for storage.

· The DR4300 delivers up to 108TB of usable capacity while ingesting up to 23TB of data per hour. The entry-level DR4300e is a smaller scale, low-cost appliance that can scale up to 27TB. With these offerings, small and midmarket organisations can now easily adopt enterprise-grade data deduplication capabilities that have traditionally been out of reach.

· The DR63000 is a larger midmarket and small enterprise solution that delivers up to 360TB of usable capacity while ingesting up to 29TB of data per hour.

Freemium protection and recovery for Windows clients

To help companies protect the growing volumes of data created by endpoint devices, Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Recovery – Free Edition will be available as lightweight, easy-to-use software for Windows clients. A no-cost, set-and-forget client protection solution designed for a single user, the freemium offering provides file deduplication and compression to reduce storage costs and enables fast recovery of lost data.

Interested?

Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Recovery – Free Edition will be available in the Singapore beginning in early March, while all other solutions are already available in Singapore.

Acronis unveils enhanced True Image family, promises frequent updates

Beloussov kicking off the Acronis True Image 2016 launch.

Acronis, the global new generation data protection provider, yesterday announced the release of Acronis True Image Cloud and Acronis True Image 2016 in Singapore, where it is headquartered.

Serguei Beloussov, Acronis Co-Founder and CEO, predicted that data protection will soon become one of our basic needs, on par with air, water, food and shelter. "Data is like a complete life record. Preserving data is important today and it is going to be more important in the future. At some point... every piece of data should be kept forever," he said. "We believe is that backup should be really really easy."

The newest versions of its backup solution for consumers have gone beyond packages for individuals to families and home office users as well. The family comprises an updated Acronis True Image, a universal full image backup solution that can complete a 20 GB full image backup in eight minutes; and the new Acronis True Image Cloud, which provides complete protection both locally and in the cloud.

Acronis True Image Cloud features multi-device and new mobile device support – including Android, iPhone, and iPad devices and Windows tablets – a new easy-to-use online dashboard that lets users manage all devices from a single place, unlimited cloud storage and a new personal archiving feature.

Danny Ong, Business Manager to the CEO, Acronis, demonstrates how easy it is to back up to the Acronis cloud.

Acronis True Image Cloud provides complete protection against data loss disasters and mishaps, including accidental file deletions and user errors, as well as damaged devices, loss and theft. Acronis True Image Cloud makes it easier than ever to:

Protect all devices
PCs, Macs and newly expanded support for Android, iPhone, and iPad devices, and Windows tablets, extends protection to the world's most popular computers, laptops, and mobile devices in use today.

Manage multiple device backups centrally
The new online dashboard allows a single user to manage the backup and recovery of multiple devices from one place – with the ability to access it from any device and location via a web browser.

Store and archive data in the cloud
Unlimited cloud space and the new personal archiving capability for moving large and rarely used files to the secure Acronis Cloud makes sure that users can conserve physical storage,l while freeing-up hard drives to keep computers running smoothly. Users can access and view archived files from any device and can archive data by type and size.

Powered by the Acronis AnyData Engine 
A set of powerful data protection technologies that capture, store, recover, control, and access any data from any location – Acronis True Image features full image technology that ensures users never lose data by protecting everything with the ability to restore only what is needed – from a single lost file to an entire computer. The new Acronis True Image features:

Speed 
Saves time with the fastest backup and restore in the industry both locally and in the cloud – up to 50% faster than the competition.

Safety, security, privacy 
Ensures that data is always secure with a user-defined private key that uses AES-256 encryption and secure communication channels, securing data in transit and in the cloud. Only the owner of data can access and manage data protected in the Acronis Cloud, using a password - not even Acronis knows what is in the encrypted data.

Flexible storage options 
Back up data to multiple sources and destinations, including a local drive, external drive, local or remote network, and the Acronis Cloud, as well as third party cloud storage destinations available through local file system integration. Different backup plans may be set up for full system backup, specific files and/or folders.

Optimised for Windows 10 and the Mac OS X operating systems 
Also includes support for Master Boot Record (MBR) and GUID Partition Table (GPT), BIOS and Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), and WIMBoot.

Real-time release updates 
Get the latest technology updates with a cloud subscription model that ensures users get immediate access to every new release.

Acronis True Image 2016 is now available for local-only backup and recovery. Acronis True Image 2016 provides entire computer backup and bare-metal restore, and/or migration to new computers using a local hard drive.

The 2016 edition also brings back 'try & decide' capability, providing a controlled, temporary environment to safely test new software, drivers, and system configurations. Acronis True Image 2016 is also powered by the Acronis AnyData Engine.

"The new Acronis True Image combines the most advanced technology for backup with an extremely easy and intuitive user experience to provide complete data protection – from pictures, videos and precious personal information to applications and entire computer systems," said Beloussov. "It's the only solution on the market that gives users complete freedom to protect their data anywhere – in the cloud, locally or a mix of both – on any device."

Interested?

Acronis True Image Cloud with unlimited cloud backup and archiving space costs:

o S$139.99 per year for one computer and three devices
o S$214.99 per year for three computers and ten devices
o S$269.99 per year for five computers and fifteen devices

Acronis True Image 2016 for local only backup and restore costs:

o S$69.99 for one computer
o S$109.99 for three computers
o S$139.99 for five computers

Purchase, or get a free trial

Acronis True Image is also available at major retailers. In Singapore, Acronis True Image is also available at Challenger and Digital Style.

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Flynas fights MERS, ebola with Virus Guard

Flynas, a low-cost airline from Saudi Arabia, has added Virus Guard disinfectant wet wipes and sprays to its in-flight hygiene programme.

In a region where MERS cases are on the rapid rise, and with over 1,000 cases reported to date, Flynas says it is determined to protect passengers and crew from viruses.

Flynas spokesperson Mrs Eman Yusuf, In-flight Services and On-board Product Manager, said: "Flynas will use the special wet wipes and sprays to disinfect all surface areas on board the aircraft such as galleys, ovens, lavatories, lavatory door handles, passenger tray tables, overhead bins, window blinds, seat pockets, armrests and so on. We make passenger safety and comfort a top priority and using Virus Guard will reassure them we are doing all we can to combat cross contamination."

"Typically, aircraft surfaces used or touched by passengers are rarely or never disinfected, but because our product is simple to use and extremely effective for up to 10 days, we're confident it can help to eliminate the risk of cross contamination," said Alex Sahni, a spokesperson for Virus Guard. 

Interested?

Book a Flynas flight

View what Virus Guard is effective against

Beware, Superman is toxic

Superman is a huge online threat. That's what McAfee says in a blog post. The ubiquity of superheroes outside of the comic books means that hackers and scammers can use them for cybercrime, the company said.

The company has released survey results for the Most Toxic Superheroes using McAfee SiteAdvisor site ratings, and the Man of Steel topped the list. The study determined that searching 'Superman', 'Superman and free torrent download', 'Superman and watch', 'Superman and free app', and 'Superman and online', yields a 16.5% chance of landing on a website that has tested positive for online threats, such as spyware, adware, spam, phishing, viruses and other malware.

Other superheroes also yield high chances of falling victim to malware, including Thor, WonderWoman, Azuaman, and Wolverine. 

McAfee recommends the following to stay safe: 

Be suspicious: If a search turns up a link to free content or too-good-to-be-true offers, be wary

Double-check the web address: Look for misspellings or other clues that the site you are going to may not be safe (for more on this, read the McAfee blog on typosquatting)

Search safely: Use a web safety advisor, such as McAfee SiteAdvisor that displays a red, yellow, or green ratings in search results, alerting you to potential risky sites before you click on them

Protect yourself: Use comprehensive security software on all your devices, like McAfee LiveSafe service, to protect yourself against the latest threats

NetNames opens online brand protection services to companies in SE Asia, Australia

NetNames is offering Southeast Asian and Australian corporations more direct access to its online brand protection services through the acquisitions of Adicio, its long-time partner in Singapore, and WebIP, a corporate domain name management firm in Australia. 

According to NetNames, online brand protection services are used by global brands to prevent counterfeit sales and other forms of online brand infringement.  

Chan Loy Lye, Founder and Managing Director of Adicio, who will continue to lead the business under the NetNames brand, said: "Our partnership with Netnames enabled customers to register domains across every territory worldwide. Extending this to encompass brand protection services comes just at a time when customers are aware of the threats of online piracy leading to the need to safeguard their intellectual property." 
Gary McIlraith, CEO of NetNames said: "We are seeing growth in the number, scale and global reach of brands domiciled in the Southeast Asia region and we believe that there will be an increasing demand from corporates in the region for the comprehensive and integrated set of online brand protection services that NetNames provides to many large companies in Europe and the US." 

In addition, companies in Singapore and Australia will also have access to NetNames' global domain name registration platform, enabling them to work with a single partner to register and manage domain names with direct accreditation in virtually every domain registry worldwide.

Still on Windows XP? Norton and Qihoo 360 can help

The Germany-based AV-Test Institute has found Chinese Internet platform company Qihoo 360's Internet Security 9 and Norton Internet Security 2014 to be the most effective software out of 10 antivirus solutions for protection against Windows XP threats.

Source: Qihoo 360. AV-TEST Report: Exploit Protection on Windows XP

The institute created 54 samples, targeting seven different vulnerabilities, combined with different obfuscation and evasion options as well as different payloads to simulate a wide variety of possible malware attacks. Ten antivirus solutions were tested, including Qihoo 360, Avast, AVG, Avira, Bitdefender, Eset, Kaspersky, and Norton. 

The average block rate among the solutions evaluated was 73.5%. Qihoo 360 and Norton achieved a 100% block rate, detecting/blocking all 54 attacks, while Tencent PC Manager was ranked at the bottom with an 18.5% block rate. 

Microsoft ended support of the Windows XP operating system on April 8, but there are still Windows XP PCs in use. According to Qihoo 360, nearly 20% of PC users are still using Windows XP in China. 

Read the report here.