The greatest phishing fails of 2022 surfaces
By Staff Writer 10 June 2022KnowBe4 has released its latest report on top-clicked phishing emails of 2022 – with some eye-opening findings. FULL STORY >
Interview with Kaspersky: Shining light on the local cyber security landscape
By Ryan Noik 7 June 2022Cyberthreats and cybersecurity are dynamic, constantly changing and keeping every business on its toes. TechSmart’s Ryan Noik and Amir Kanaan, the Managing Director for Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Kaspersky... FULL STORY >
SA public sector a choice target for cyber extortion
By Staff Writer 2 June 2022South Africa’s public sector is a prime target for cyber criminals, thanks to its efforts to digitise public service, while lacking resources and skills to properly secure it. FULL STORY >
The mind-boggling puzzle of cybersecurity
By Industry Contributor 2 June 2022Keeping pace with all the tools and technologies that provide protection from the cybersecurity onslaught can be overwhelming, but not impossible, says Colin Thornton, Chief Commercial Officer at Turrito Networks. FULL STORY >
Ready Player One for VR?
By Staff Writer 27 May 2022Are we ready for full immersion into VR? Kaspersky has weighed in with some predictions on the risks and potential of virtual reality. FULL STORY >
Addressing cybersecurity and climate change for a sustainable society
By Industry Contributor 26 May 2022As leaders from around the world get together at Davos to discuss the critical issues that are impacting the sustainability of our planet and society, they must consider both climate change and cybersecurity as integral to... FULL STORY >
Be on guard as Russia’s war on Ukraine could have global cybersecurity consequences
By Staff Writer 24 May 2022There is growing concern that the sanctions imposed on Russia could force cyber crime syndicates to think outside the box, potentially leading to a rise in cybercrimes, warns Martin Potgieter, Nclose’s... FULL STORY >
A year-long Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign in Russia now targets Defence Research Institutes
By Staff Writer 24 May 2022Check Point Research (CPR) has detected an ongoing, cyber espionage operation targeting Russian defence research institutes. FULL STORY >
Password management needs a rethink
By Industry Contributor 18 May 2022By Geshan Naicker, IT Manager at Itec FULL STORY >
Cybersecurity gap portends lucrative job opportunities
By Staff Writer 11 May 2022A new Cyber Security Skills Pipeline survey has revealed the skills, qualifications and attributes employees need now step foot onto a potentially career track. FULL STORY >
SA businesses have more mobile workforces now – which means a greater need for cloud security amidst uptick in cyberattacks
By Staff Writer 6 May 2022The uptick in cloud cyberattacks on South African organisations have illustrated just how vulnerable our country’s sectors are to bad actors and cyber assaults, which... FULL STORY >
Corporations protected – but not secure
By Staff Writer 29 April 2022The State of Cybersecurity in South Africa revealed today that half of South African large businesses are over budget on cybersecurity spend, and just over half feel there are now more threats introduced by remote work culture. FULL STORY >
The State of Cybersecurity in SA 2022 - the good and the bad
By Staff Writer 29 April 2022Nearly three quarters of South Africa’s top 100 corporates are investing more in cybersecurity than the industry average, but an almost equal proportion don’t feel fully protected by their current cybersecurity strategy. FULL STORY >
Mobile diversity: the security of mobility
By Staff Writer 28 April 2022It has become critical for companies to secure every endpoint and device in the world of hybrid and remote working, says Anna Collard. FULL STORY >
Low-level implants, cryptocurrency hunt and geopolitical attacks: What APT actors got up to in Q1 2022
By Staff Writer 28 April 2022According to Kaspersky’s latest APT trends report for Q1 2022 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors had a busy quarter. Both recently uncovered and ongoing campaigns conducted by new and... FULL STORY >
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