Lessons learned from COVID-19 cyberattacks
By Staff Writer 11 August 2020There are plenty of lessons to be learned from the attacks that have been executed, ones that will shape the direction that organisations take regarding cybersecurity for years to come. FULL STORY >
IBM Report: Malicious attacks led to most expensive data breaches over past year
By Staff Writer 4 August 2020SA Companies lose millions from attacks on Data; AI and Automation significantly reduce costs, finds IBM. FULL STORY >
The Security Chromosome - Why limited gender diversity in cybersecurity poses a risk to industry
By Staff Writer 3 August 2020In 2019, a report released by Cybersecurity Ventures found that women represented around 20% of the global cybersecurity workforce. Anna Collard, MD at KnowBe4 Africa, wants to encourage women to... FULL STORY >
Lockdown does not mean vacation: APT groups continue to update and diversify their arsenal
By Staff Writer 31 July 2020According to Kaspersky, the COVID-19 pandemic is actively being used as bait for many threat campaigns, large and small. FULL STORY >
Tax season often equals tax scams - tips from ESET to stay safe
By Staff Writer 29 July 2020ESET offers the following tips to stay safe during the tax return season. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky: 84% of South African parents use their gadgets to entertain their child when they travel
By Staff Writer 28 July 2020Ahead of travelling beginning to return to some degree of normality, hopefully in the near future, Kaspersky has revealed some travel patterns of parents and their children on the go. FULL STORY >
Industry Insight - Cybersecurity becomes key enabler of sustainable business growth in new digital era
By Industry Contributor 27 July 2020While the transition to a digital economy is fundamental to enabling sustainable business growth, organisations were forced to adopt various digital platforms much faster than anticipated,... FULL STORY >
Cybersecurity becomes key enabler of sustainable business growth in new digital era
By Industry Contributor 27 July 2020Lukas van der Merwe, Cybersecurity, T-Systems South Africa, ICT, business FULL STORY >
Cybercriminals taking advantage of the streaming wars to attack users in 2020
By Staff Writer 20 July 2020When it comes to disguising malicious files under the names of popular streaming platforms and their content, cybercriminals most frequently use Netflix and The Mandalorian (a Disney + original) as a lure, according... FULL STORY >
Kaspersky: Over one thousand URLs for sale redirect users to blacklisted pages—including malicious ones
By Staff Writer 13 July 2020Kaspersky has explained how recursive maladvertising is being used to redirect internet users to malicious pages online for profit. FULL STORY >
Industry Opinion - A total approach needed for home cyber security
By Industry Contributor 29 June 2020Ryan McGee, Head of Security Solutions at Vox explains why now more than ever, a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity in the home should be high on the list of priorities. FULL STORY >
Industry Insight - Securing small and medium businesses as cyber-attacks surge
By Industry Contributor 29 June 2020At a time when many medium businesses are looking to curb expenditure and baton down the hatches for an impending economic shock, one area that cannot afford to be skimped on is security. Sabine Dedering, Regional... FULL STORY >
Industry Opinion - Why the technology sector needs to open its doors to security providers
By Staff Writer 24 June 2020Roger Woodend from BT, explores trust, reputation and why setting an example for customers and partners alike is essential. FULL STORY >
Interview with F5
By Staff Writer 24 June 2020In the wake of International Women in Engineering Day, Sara Boddy, the senior director of F5 Communities, offered her perspective on the deep need for more women in what has been a typically male dominated field. FULL STORY >
Healthcare's cybersecurity challenges put lives at risk
By Industry Contributor 15 June 2020Having to contend with a pandemic is not the only factor placing strain on the critical healthcare sector. Cybercriminals are targeting the sector now more than ever, making cybersecurity a matter of life or death. FULL STORY >
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