The South African Cybercrimes & Cybersecurity Bill, 2017...much better
By Press Release 24 January 2017The Department of Justice published the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill, 2017 on 19 January. It is, at first glance, much better than the 2016 draft, says Lucien Pierce, BDO Cyber Lab consultant. FULL STORY >
Card and cybercrime threats loom as holiday season begins
By Press Release 8 December 2016With the holiday season now a hair breath away, RSA South Africa has urged retailers ad consumers to stay alert to cybercriminals. FULL STORY >
How to prevent employees from stealing IT assets
By Press Release 17 November 2016The vast range and volume of new devices being deployed in the marketplace makes it nearly impossible for companies to safely manage and dispose of excess electronics. Most companies are oblivious to the risks associated with asset disposition... FULL STORY >
MTN moves to protect SA business against cybercrime spike
By Press Release 19 September 2016With the cost of global cybercrime expected to pass the $2 trillion mark by 2019, MTN Business has moved to protect its business clients from the growing risk of cyber-based fraud and theft. FULL STORY >
One in three companies have been hacked, is yours next?
By Press Release 14 September 2016In the past year, one in every three companies in South Africa reported having experienced cybercrime in one way or the other. As companies continue to bleed billions of Rands due to cybercrime, there is still not enough being done by... FULL STORY >
VPNs vs Torrents: taking ownership of internet engagement
By Press Release 10 August 2016According 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 >
Breaking down the walls of isolation to beat cybercrime
By Press Release 20 July 2016Cyber 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 >
Legitimate remote access software used to propagate Lurk gang trojan
By Press Release 18 July 2016While 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 >
BDO Cyber Lab recovers substantial data after client hit by latest ‘Cryptolock Legion’ virus
By Press Release 13 July 2016A 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 >
BDO launches Cyber and Forensic Lab to help combat cyber related crimes
By Press Release 22 June 2016With 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 >
The need for modernised South African cybersecurity laws
By Press Release 22 June 2016Despite 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 >
Kaspersky Lab releases advanced solution to detect Targeted Attacks
By Press Release 10 June 2016In 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 >
PoPI’s effects on IT asset disposal
By Press Release 7 June 2016The PoPI Act is awaiting an implementation date, but when in effect it will hold organisations liable for the safety of their information. FULL STORY >
Experts call for more law enforcement
By Press Release 2 June 2016Companies 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 responds to cyber-crime by launching Kaspersky Endpoint Security for business
By Press Release 25 February 2016Vox 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 >
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