Web 2.0

Web 2.0 refers to the perceived second generation of web services such as social networking sites (e.g. facebook, myspace), wikis and blogs, which aim to facilitate creativity, communication and information sharing between users.

The rise of popularity of social networking sites in particular has been phenomenal. They are therefore becoming an inevitable haven for cyber-criminals

Social networking sites reveal huge amounts of information to criminals leading to 'spear fishing' or targeted attacks. Users are also directed to sites which host viruses, which when inadvertently downloaded, allow key logging of sensitive data entries - providing further avenues for attack.

To prevent identity theft and the abuse of privacy, providing key logging protection for users of such applications can solve the majority of issues. SentryBay's EntryProtect solution is a small download that prevents any key logger operating on a user's machines from collecting sensitive data entered into the host application.

For major sites that suffer phishing attacks, SentryBay's PhishLock automatically detects phishing sites and prevents users inadvertently submitting their personal and login data. It also immediately notifies that company the first time any user loads a phishing site.

Both solutions are downloadable within seconds and operate invisibly to users - therefore requiring minimal user education and no change to existing user processes.

For further information, visit the EntryProtect or PhishLock product sections.