IDC research shows that 92% of SMEs with mobile workers have experienced laptop theft and 54% of SMEs have experienced a laptop theft in the past six months. "The laptop itself is not the issue, but the disruption to business and the risk to customer information, employee records or sensitive company data is far worse," warns J2 Software MD John McLoughlin. 28 Jan 2010 11:08
ZhenTai Science & Technology Company has been found liable for infringing upon ADT's industry-leading Sensormatic anti-theft Ultra Max label technology in a lawsuit brought in China. 21 Jan 2010 10:02
The Asset Forfeiture Unit was on Tuesday, 12 January 2010, given permission to freeze R43,000 in the possession of two men believed to be connected to credit card fraud. 14 Jan 2010 11:42
Telkom today, Tuesday 15 December 2009, warned the public to beware of scams and fraudsters. 15 Dec 2009 13:58
The public should be on the look-out for card skimming as well as other forms of fraudulent activities this Christmas. 3 Dec 2009 12:51
The Joburg Market has implemented stricter security measures and procedures, following a fatal robbery earlier this week. 30 Nov 2009 11:44
[Amukelani Chauke] A top South African jewellery manufacturer allegedly detained staff, searched them and ordered the women not to wear underwire bras to work anymore. 18 Nov 2009 11:44
There is nothing new about the phenomenon of the hotel guest from hell. Neither is the label reserved for serial nit-pickers, outright criminals and those ill mannered yobs whose deprived backgrounds do not afford them the decorum and restraint to treat the property, person and privacy of others with tolerable levels of respect and consideration. 16 Nov 2009 12:45
The 2009 Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) conference runs at Radisson Hotel, Sandton from 22-23 October 2009. The theme of "Trust Betrayed - The Cancer Within" has drawn international and local speakers. 21 Oct 2009 10:41
Senior members of the banking industry and the legal fraternity, recently came together to discuss fraud in the South African mortgage lending industry, which was co-hosted by Korbitec Property Division and GlenRand MIB. 15 Oct 2009 10:30
[Chris Moerdyk] Apart from being held to ransom by security and insurance companies, are there any more marketing opportunities in the crime situation? Well, I think there is at least one big one and it all has to do with these car guards we now see at every single shopping centre. 13 Oct 2009 11:45
Darryl Jacobson, managing director of Burchmore's, warns buyers that “unbelievably good deals” on second-hand cars need to be scrutinised carefully as criminals are getting smarter in their frauds. “If you're about to buy a used car at a ridiculously low price ask yourself, why are you so lucky? Chances are excellent that you're about to be scammed,” he warns. 8 Oct 2009 09:56
Discovering that of the 1000 job seekers ADT Security interviews every month, the majority do not have the most basic of skills and are therefore unemployable, the company has established the ‘ADT Teach' programme. 5 Oct 2009 12:02