According to BDO Cyber Lab's Graham Croock, the internet has proven to be one of the most significant inventions of our history, however, the unlimited access to communication and information the internet has expedited, has also... FULL STORY >

Cyber criminology for financial gain continues to be an escalating global trend but education, being prepared and proactive will go a long way to beating the cyber criminals, notes Graham Croock, director, IT Audit, Risk at Cyber Lab BDO. FULL STORY >

While researching the dangerous banking trojan, Lurk, Kaspersky Lab security experts have found that criminals behind this malware used legitimate software for infection purposes. While unsuspecting users were installing... FULL STORY >

A prominent South African law firm’s entire IT system was shut down by a recent Cyber attack - the much feared Cryptolock Legion virus. FULL STORY >

With a focus on tackling the ever-evolving world of cybercrime and the threat it poses to businesses and citizens alike, BDO has launched its own Cyber and Forensics Lab. FULL STORY >

Despite four pieces of legislation and one policy to combat cybercriminals, BDO's Graham Croock and Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys' Lucien Pierce believe SA is still lacking in terms of cybersecurity law. FULL STORY >

In South Africa this week, Kaspersky Lab announced a major expansion of its enterprise security product portfolio with a solution designed to detect targeted attacks. The Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack Platform is a premium... FULL STORY >

The PoPI Act is awaiting an implementation date, but when in effect it will hold organisations liable for the safety of their information. FULL STORY >

Companies should be aware of the constantly changing security environment and the ever-increasing threats, new legislation and best market practices. This was the key message at a recent event hosted by Xperien. FULL STORY >

Vox Telecom has launched Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business to provide endpoint protection for all virtual, physical and mobile devices within its SME and Corporate customers. FULL STORY >

Security software, processes and systems are not enough to beat cybercriminals. They're clever, they're focused and they have time FULL STORY >

The draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill currently out for public comment is timeous in that it proposes legislation that will bring South Africa in line with international laws governing internet-based crimes FULL STORY >

Governments will have to invest in the fight against cybercrime if we are to mitigate the increasing risks brought on by the Internet of Things (IoT) FULL STORY >

In a recent uptick in tax identity fraud, criminals have been targeting the HR departments of various companies in order to file fraudulent tax returns, says Carey van Vlaanderen CEO of ESET Southern Africa. FULL STORY >

Carey van Vlaanderen of ESET offers advice on what precautions small businesses should be taking to protect themselves and keep vital data from falling into the wrong hands FULL STORY >