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Please take note that under no circumstances will software be credited. Therefore kindly ensure that orders have been placed correctly. See license descriptions below.

DSP: Licensing only for new PCs/Servers – cannot be sold loose to end customer and must be pre-installed in a new system, licenses are not transferable to new hardware – 1 license = 1 device

FPP: Retail packaged product – can be sold loose to end user, licenses transferable – 1 license = 1 device, with the exception of Office 365

ESD: Electronic Software Delivery – Virtual Stock delivered via link in email. Microsoft Live ID required to activate. No credit allowed under any circumstances

CSP: Cloud Solutions Provider – Licensing of the Microsoft cloud solutions, billed either annually or monthly. Also licenced for end customer. Activation directly on the Microsoft portal. No physical media

Volume Licensing: Open license, Open Value, Open Value Subscription – Virtual Stock licensed to end customer, and is not tied to device – Please refer to Microsoft’s Product Use Rights document for more T&C. Activation & Download via VLSC. No physical media.

Bitdefender Consumer product range – ESD Licenses

Software like Bitdefender is crucial to install today because the volume and sophistication of cyber threats are
constantly evolving, and built-in protections (like Windows Defender) are often not enough to provide comprehensive security against modern threats such as multi-layer ransomware, zero-day exploits, phishing attacks, and identity theft.

Key reasons for its importance include:

    Advanced and Multi-Layered Threat Protection: Modern antivirus solutions go beyond simple virus detection. Bitdefender uses a combination of signature-based detection, heuristic analysis, AI, and machine learning to proactively identify and block both known and emerging, unknown threats (zero-day exploits) in real-time. This multi-layered approach is essential for catching threats that basic software might miss.

    Defense Against Ransomware: Financial extortion attacks that lock down your computer or encrypt your personal files are on the rise. Advanced software like Bitdefender includes specific, multi-layered ransomware protection that safeguards your important documents and pictures from unauthorized encryption.

    Protection Against Phishing and Scams: Cybercriminals frequently use deceptive emails, websites, and messages to trick users into revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. Antivirus programs with web protection and anti-phishing features, such as those in Bitdefender, actively sniff out and block these fraudulent sites and messages before you can fall victim.
    Secure Online Activities: Features like a dedicated secure browser (Safepay) for online banking and shopping provide an isolated, secure environment to prevent fraud and keylogging, adding an extra layer of financial security.

    Privacy Tools: Beyond malware, comprehensive security suites offer tools to protect your privacy, including a VPN (Virtual Private Network) for secure browsing on public Wi-Fi, anti-tracker extensions to block data collection, and microphone/webcam monitors to prevent unauthorized access.

    Minimal System Impact: Modern software is designed to run efficiently in the background, with most heavy scanning done in the cloud, ensuring comprehensive protection without significantly slowing down your device's performance for everyday tasks like gaming or work.

    Automatic and Constant Updates: The threat landscape changes daily, with thousands of new malware samples emerging. Reputable antivirus software ensures you're always protected against the latest threats through frequent, automatic updates to its threat definitions.

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The frequency of cyber threats is increasing in South Africa

Data shows significant year-on-year increases in cyberattacks and specific types like ransomware. Cyber incidents are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, affecting both the public and private sectors.

    Overall increase: Businesses in South Africa are now facing a higher number of weekly attacks, with one report noting a 14% year-on-year increase, and government organizations seeing an even more dramatic rise of 69% in the same period.
   
Ransomware: The number of ransomware attacks has risen, with a 22% year-on-year increase for institutions and a 10% increase compared to the previous quarter in 2023 alone.

    Affected sectors: The public sector, government institutions, and well-known organizations have all been targets, highlighting the broad impact of the rising threat level.

    Vulnerability factors: Contributing factors to this increase include a lack of awareness among organizations (especially SMEs) about cyber risks, inadequate investment in cybersecurity measures, and a reactive rather than proactive approach to security.

    Types of attacks: Common threats include phishing, ransomware, and sophisticated online banking frauds that target individuals and trick them into revealing sensitive information.