Phishing attacks on the decline but spam email is still a threat
By Staff Writer 14 September 2021While phishing attacks have been waning in Africa, spam email is still going strong, according to the latest reports. FULL STORY >
Understanding the evolving cybersecurity landscape
By Industry Contributor 9 September 2021By Richard Frost, Product Head: Network and Endpoint Security, Vox FULL STORY >
WeconnectU to host cybersecurity webinar
By Staff Writer 2 September 2021An upcoming webinar is set to give those living in a sectional title scheme, home-owners association or renting a home some essential information about how their data is likely being used. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky identifies the platforms and services that users have the most privacy concerns about
By Staff Writer 31 August 2021A recent analysis by Kaspersky revealed which platforms pass, and which fail, in their users' eyes with regards to protecting their privacy. FULL STORY >
Vodacom Business partners with Trend Micro to elevate cybersecurity offering
By Staff Writer 30 August 2021In a bid to elevate cybersecurity offerings to business customers, Vodacom has recently included Trend Micro solutions in its portfolio of offerings. FULL STORY >
Industry Insight - When ransomware strikes, can you recover fast enough?
By Industry Contributor 25 August 2021While ransomware attacks have become more common, many organisations in South Africa, struggle with responding and recovering quickly. .Kate Mollett from Commvault explains why, and what can be done. FULL STORY >
Putting the AI into Security
By Staff Writer 16 August 2021Artificial Intelligence is only one part of a comprehensive security posture, not the ultimate cure to cyberattacks and vulnerabilities. Anna Collard and Stephen Osler explain. FULL STORY >
GhostEmperor: Chinese-speaking APT targets high-profile victims using unknown rootkit
By Staff Writer 10 August 2021While it might sound like a video game character, GhostEmperor is anything but playful, with Kaspersky shining a light on the latest Advanced Persistent Threat to haunt users. FULL STORY >
BT: Here's how to manage a breach
By Industry Contributor 10 August 2021Nasser Bostan, Head of Security Sales, Middle East and Africa, BT, shares BT’s insights gleaned from the SolarWinds incident, and recommendations for organisations to step up their cybersecurity strategies. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky: Less DDoS attacks and small geographic shifts in Q2 2021
By Staff Writer 2 August 2021Here is some good news on the cyberthreat landscape - in the second quarter of 2021, the total number of DDoS attacks decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, according to Kaspersky. FULL STORY >
Ready, set, scam: Top-5 schemes cybercriminals are running amid the Olympic Games
By Staff Writer 28 July 2021With the Olympic Games underway, cybercriminals are going for gold in a different sense - by instigating various online fraud schemes. FULL STORY >
How to Train the hybrid work mind
By Staff Writer 28 July 2021Most people who work from home are not engaging in safe online behaviour and putting both themselves, and the business, at risk. Anna Collard at KnowBe4 AFRICA explains. FULL STORY >
Beating cybercriminals at their own game with AI technology
By Industry Contributor 27 July 2021Derek Manky, Chief, Security Insights & Global Threat Alliances at Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs, discusses how organisations can beat cybercriminals at their own game. FULL STORY >
Malware spread under the guise of the new version of the most popular operating system
By Staff Writer 27 July 2021Even if you are ready to update to Windows 11, you may want to check the validity of your file, as Kaspersky has warned that ever opportunistic cybercriminals using the newest OS to distribute malware. FULL STORY >
CISO Guide: Your checklist to follow in the midst of a Ransomware Attack
By Industry Contributor 13 July 2021Fortinet's Anthony Giandomenico, Practice Director - Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Fortinet and Aamir Lakhani Global Security strategist and researcher offer a concise guide as to what to do in the event of a... FULL STORY >
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