Over 110 million threats were detected on computers in the Middle East, Turkey, Africa region in 2023
By Staff Writer 26 February 2024At the recent Kaspersky Cyber Security Weekend – META 2024 - Kaspersky divulged that cyberthreats for endpoints – any computers, be it laptops or desktops – remained persistent in the... FULL STORY >
When is sharing oversharing on social media?
By Staff Writer 26 February 2024The recent “get to know me” trend on Instagram and TikTok may seem harmless, but cybersecurity experts have warned of the potential pitfalls of giving away too much of your personal information, particularly as it makes it easier for hackers to... FULL STORY >
Dormant malware - beware the lurking threat to your data
By Industry Contributor 20 February 2024By Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Gabsten Technologies FULL STORY >
Building business resilience: The power of a multi-cloud strategy against cyberthreats
By Industry Contributor 16 February 2024Rodney Kinchington from BT explains how companies can take concrete steps to fortify their business continuity and data security efforts. FULL STORY >
Heartbreakers and hackers: Don’t let romance scammers steal more than your love
By Staff Writer 14 February 2024Due to Valentine’s Day, February is the month when love-based phishing and romance scams reach their peak, aiming to deceive unsuspecting victims and steal more than just their hearts, cautions Fortinet. FULL STORY >
Fighting fraud and financial crimes in the Generative AI age
By Industry Contributor 14 February 2024Generative AI has been proven to be a groundbreaking technology capable of creating realistic data and media. But this means it has also opened significant new avenues for financial crimes.Marcin Nadolny from SAS explains. FULL STORY >
Electric Vehicle charge points – a cybersecurity risk?
By Staff Writer 13 February 2024The growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) will increase the number of EV charging stations, making it essential not to underestimate the importance of cybersecurity. FULL STORY >
Five cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024
By Industry Contributor 13 February 20242024 presents cybersecurity defenders with a host of new challenges as threat actors continue to evolve their tactics. Zaheer Ebrahim, Solutions Architect at Trend Micro MEA, shares the top insights from Trend Micro’s latest research and the... FULL STORY >
How do you know it is really your bank contacting you?
By Staff Writer 13 February 2024There are several ways your bank can contact you, but figuring out when it is your bank or a fraudster on the other end of the line is not always easy. Anna Collard highlights some of the warning signs to watch out for. FULL STORY >
Avoiding job scams and finding a job you love
By Industry Contributor 12 February 2024The task of finding the perfect match can be challenging as scammers find new and sophisticated ways of taking advantage of job seekers, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa. FULL STORY >
Dark web market trends: last year in review and projections for 2024
By Staff Writer 22 January 2024Kaspersky reports on the main developments on the dark web and what it anticipates in the months ahead. FULL STORY >
Critical infrastructure sees most cyber incidents due to lack of budget
By Staff Writer 17 January 202418% of companies in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region have experienced cyber incidents due to insufficient cybersecurity investment in the last two years, a recent study by Kaspersky has found. FULL STORY >
70% increase in novel malware attacks, including in SA says BlackBerry
By Staff Writer 5 December 2023BlackBerry Limited has released its latest Quarterly Global Threat Intelligence Report, revealing a 70% increase in new malware encountered by BlackBerry’s AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. FULL STORY >
Time is of the essence - what businesses still need to understand about ransomware attacks
By Industry Contributor 30 November 2023Ransomware has dominated the security conversation in recent years. But despite this, many people and organisations still don't understand how these attacks unfold. Rick Vanover from Veeam Software... FULL STORY >
SAS consumer survey shows 65% of South Africans experienced more fraud last year than in any other country surveyed.
By Staff Writer 29 November 2023A SAS consumer survey has revealed that 65% of South Africans experienced more fraud last year than in any other country surveyed. FULL STORY >
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