Mine a million: Kaspersky Lab identifies sophisticated hacker group earning millions through mining malware
By Press Release 5 March 2018According to Kaspersky Lab researchers, cybercriminals have started using sophisticated infection methods and techniques borrowed from targeted attacks in order to install mining software... FULL STORY >
Kaspersky Lab helps uncover vulnerabilities that make gas stations easy prey for hackers
By Press Release 7 February 2018Kaspersky Lab researchers have helped uncover a number of unknown vulnerabilities that have left gas stations around the world exposed to remote takeover, often for years. FULL STORY >
Cape Town hosts first ever Blockchain Symposium
By Ryan Noik 5 February 2018Cape Town recently hosted the continent’s largest blockchain hackathon, as well as the city’s first ever Blockchain Symposium. FULL STORY >
Disrupt the law: Global Legal Hackathon coming to Johannesburg in February
By Press Release 1 February 2018The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is pleased to announce that it is bringing the prestigious event for legal and justice innovators, Global Legal Hackathon (globallegalhackathon.com), to South Africa for... FULL STORY >
Cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck loses $400 million due to hackers
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 January 2018The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange confirms that hackers stole $400 million in a recent security breach. FULL STORY >
How ethical hacking can prevent fraud
By Opinion 13 November 20172017 has been wrought with cyberattacks and breaches that have cost copious amounts of money. This International Fraud awareness week, Rudi Dicks, senior consultant, BDO Cyber and Forensics Lab discusses cyber fraud and how it can be avoided through... FULL STORY >
Dating with Hackers: users of the world’s most popular apps face serious security risks
By Press Release 1 November 2017Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered a range of vulnerabilities contained in popular dating apps which have the potential to result in various negative consequences for users. FULL STORY >
Spy Wars: How nation-state backed threat actors steal from and copy each other
By Press Release 5 October 2017Sophisticated threat actors are actively hacking other attack groups in order to steal victim data, borrow tools and techniques and re-use each other’s infrastructure – making accurate threat intelligence ever... FULL STORY >
HBO playing hard ball as hackers leak more show episodes
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 August 2017Hackers continue to leak HBO episodes as the US network refuses to pay up. FULL STORY >
HBO may have placed $250k bug bounty payment for hackers
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 August 2017It appears as if HBO is trying to negotiate with hackers and ensure more show episodes don't get leaked. FULL STORY >
More cyberattacks expected says One Channel CEO
By Press Release 17 May 2017"Ransomware is the most serious malware threat of the 21st century, with criminals projected to extort billions from their victims in 2017," according to One Channel CEO Bernard Ford. FULL STORY >
GirlCode launches workshop series ahead of GirlCode Hackathon 2017
By Ryan Noik 27 January 2017GirlCode has announced that it will introduce a GirlCode Hackathon Workshop Series for 2017. FULL STORY >
Yahoo says 2014 state-sponsored hack breached 500 million accounts
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 September 2016Possibly including names, email addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth, Yahoo confirms it suffered a state-sponsored data breach in late 2014, affecting an estimated 500 million users. FULL STORY >
HP partners with 3M for Sure View display filter to stop prying eyes
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 25 August 2016The September-slated HP Elitebook 840 and 1040 will be the first to sport this new privacy system. FULL STORY >
Hot New Trailers: Hacksaw Ridge
By Staff Writer 29 July 2016Slated for release in November this year, Hacksaw Ridge sees Mel Gibson return to the director's chair, telling the story of a WWII medic during the Battle of Okinawa. FULL STORY >
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