With regional efforts to open more websites to users, the need for smart web security becomes even more imperative, feel executives from the Dubai-based Trend Micro, a leading provider of Internet content security.

Web-based attacks are one of the greatest threats that are faced today and with the opening up of previously blocked sites, users need to further exercise caution.

“Cyber crime is increasing at an alarming rate, with global financial losses running in the tens of billions,” said Justin Doo, managing director, Trend Micro, Middle East and North Africa.

“As internet penetration in the region grows, the potential for global and locally targeted threats constantly multiplies. It is our experience that many organisations and users have not adequately protected their IT from the dangers of cyber crime,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service