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 >
A winning play: Embracing collaborative defense in cybersecurity
By Industry Contributor 17 May 2024Just like in poker, facing cyber threats alone can be a risky bet. Forget the lone wolf approach, says Stephen Osler, co-founder and business director at Nclose. FULL STORY >
Google’s delay in killing third-party cookies: How will this impact you?
By Industry Contributor 17 May 2024Google’s plan to change the way online advertising is delivered in its Chrome web browser will not happen by the end of the year as intended. This is a setback for ongoing efforts to enhance consumer privacy on the... FULL STORY >
Is your Smart Home secure? Cyber expert shares tips on how to keep devices safe
By Staff Writer 17 May 2024Smart home security systems have undoubtedly revolutionised the way we safeguard our homes, offering a sense of control and enhanced safety. However, as with any technology, the security of these systems is of... FULL STORY >
Cisco Hypershield: Good news for the good guys
By Ryan Noik 30 April 2024On the back of the recent launch of Cisco's Hypershield, we asked Cisco's experts what it means for cybersecurity at large. FULL STORY >
Ransomware payments increase 500% in last year - Sophos State of Ransomware Report
By Staff Writer 30 April 2024Sophos, a global provider of cyberattack security solutions has released the 2024 edition of its annual State of Ransomware survey report, which found that the average ransom payment has increased 500% in the... FULL STORY >
Cisco Hypershield - A giant step forward for cybersecurity and data protection
By Ryan Noik 24 April 2024The past week was a quietly momentous one for the IT industry, as Cisco promised, and then delivered, a significant announcement that we were told would be a gamechanger. FULL STORY >
Darktrace and BDO Cyber Lab Reaffirm Strategic Partnership to Tackle Cyber Threats
By Press Release 16 April 2024BDO Cyber Lab, a top-tier global network providing advisory services, and Darktrace, a leader in autonomous cyber defence, have today reaffirmed their strategic partnership. FULL STORY >
Infamous ransomware group disrupted by joint operation, runs out of time
By Staff Writer 15 April 2024Trend Micro has disclosed cybercriminal insights following disruption of one of the world’s biggest ransomware groups. FULL STORY >
Safeguarding the future: The battle to defend the 5G attack surface
By Industry Contributor 11 April 2024The architecture of 5G brings inherent risks, as the rapid increase in connected devices creates serious security challenges. FULL STORY >
The peril within: Battling the persistent threat of N-Day vulnerabilities
By Staff Writer 10 April 2024Giving priority to patch management is crucial for businesses in reducing the major risks posed by N-Day exploits, says William Petherbridge from Fortinet. FULL STORY >
Beware of deepfakes in the AI age, warns Kaspersky
By Staff Writer 5 April 2024The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies is driving another threat to watch out for - deepfakes - which are predicted to become more prolific. FULL STORY >
Data-stealing malware infections increased sevenfold since 2020, reveals Kaspersky
By Staff Writer 4 April 2024Nearly 10 million devices fell victim to data-stealing malware in 2023, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence has revealed, drawing from insights gathered from infostealer malware log files traded on... FULL STORY >
Four tips to avoid online ticket fraud
By Industry Contributor 26 March 2024Live music concerts and sports matches are back with a bang this year. Emmanuel Tzingakis, Technical Lead: Sub-Saharan Africa at Trend Micro, shares his advice on how to stay safe when buying tickets online. FULL STORY >
Companies invest more than $100,000 yearly to upskill their cybersecurity teams
By Staff Writer 26 March 2024Over 70% of businesses pay more than USD $100,000 for additional training annually to keep skills of their cybersecurity employees up to date, a recent global Kaspersky study has revealed. FULL STORY >
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