Data breaches and their fallout for South African enterprises and consumers
By Industry Contributor 20 August 2024As businesses transition to digital platforms to improve efficiency and customer experience, Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa, says they inadvertently create more entry points for cybercriminals. FULL STORY >
Ensuring food security in South Africa through enhanced cybersecurity for farmers
By Staff Writer 17 May 2024Technology has improved productivity, efficiency, and communication in every industry across the globe, and agriculture is no exception. FULL STORY >
ESET’s comprehensive services portfolio now available in SA
By Press Release 14 March 2024ESET’s services portfolio, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Premium Support, Deployment & Upgrade, and HealthCheck, is now available in South Africa for both Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and large corporates. FULL STORY >
Avoiding job scams and finding a job you love
By Industry Contributor 12 February 2024The task of finding the perfect match can be challenging as scammers find new and sophisticated ways of taking advantage of job seekers, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa. FULL STORY >
The Bossware debate in enhancing productivity and ensuring cybersecurity
By Industry Contributor 2 November 2023By ESET Southern Africa’s CEO, Carey van Vlaanderen FULL STORY >
Securing the hybrid cloud is a balancing act for SA businesses
By Industry Contributor 19 October 2023To protect data and other digital assets in hybrid cloud environments, businesses need to adopt a modernised, flexible and scalable cybersecurity approach. While small and mid-sized companies may not have the same IT... FULL STORY >
Navigating the modern digital landscape: Creating a safer internet for women and girls
By Industry Contributor 4 August 2023Despite the challenges, we have an opportunity to create a safer, more equal internet for South African women and girls, says ESET Southern Africa’s CEO, Carey van Vlaanderen FULL STORY >
Staying safe on WhatsApp as scammers eye SA’s most popular messaging app
By Industry Contributor 16 May 2023With more than two billion users globally and 23 million users in South Africa, WhatsApp continues to dominate as one of the world’s most popular social messaging platforms. It’s also a popular platform for scammers... FULL STORY >
Don't get left behind. Here is why you need to move your business to the cloud!
By Industry Contributor 24 April 2023Cloud provides businesses with unparalleled safety, expansive storage capabilities, and a host of other benefits. However, a number of South African businesses have delayed the move from on-premise to cloud –... FULL STORY >
ChatGPT and Cybersecurity: What AI means for digital security
By Industry Contributor 13 March 2023As AI technology like ChatGPT evolves, so do the strategies and tactics used by cybercriminals. Steve Flynn, Sales and Marketing Director at ESET Southern Africa, says ongoing awareness is crucial in understanding how to manage... FULL STORY >
Online romance scams surge as criminals cash in on lonely South Africans
By Industry Contributor 9 February 2023Catfishing, sextortion, phishing and other romance scams are big business for fraudsters. Carey van Vlaanderen, Chief Executive Officer at ESET Southern Africa says knowing how to spot red flags can mean the difference... FULL STORY >
The hidden price tag of Black Friday: The most popular scams and how to avoid them
By Industry Contributor 17 November 2022The promise of a great bargain is attractive for SA shoppers, but cybercriminals have special scams of their own in store warns Carey van Vlaanderen, Chief Executive Officer at ESET Southern Africa. FULL STORY >
Staying safe on TikTok: how to avoid being scammed or hacked
By Industry Contributor 2 November 2022Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa shares a few tips and insights on what to avoid to stay safe. FULL STORY >
Newly released ESET Threat Report details how war in Ukraine has changed the threat landscape
By Industry Contributor 30 July 2022By Roman Kováč, Chief Research Officer at ESET FULL STORY >
Protect less tech savvy elderly from online fraudsters
By Opinion 12 July 2022Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of cybersecurity firm ESET Southern Africa, says more people from older generations are connecting and, as a result, becoming victims. FULL STORY >
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