SophosLabs recently discovered that a number of cyber criminals are targeting specific countries when designing ransomware. We talked to John Shier, senior security advisor at Sophos, about this new trend. FULL STORY >

Graham Croock, director of IT Audit, Risk and Cyber Lab at BDO South Africa, weighs in on the current state of South African businesses readiness for the threats posed by digital technology. FULL STORY >

The PoPI Act is awaiting an implementation date, but when in effect it will hold organisations liable for the safety of their information. FULL STORY >

Companies should be aware of the constantly changing security environment and the ever-increasing threats, new legislation and best market practices. This was the key message at a recent event hosted by Xperien. FULL STORY >

One of the largest online security threats to individuals and businesses today doesn’t come from new sophisticated malware tools, but rather from distinctly low-tech phishing and whaling campaigns. FULL STORY >

Vox Telecom has launched Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business to provide endpoint protection for all virtual, physical and mobile devices within its SME and Corporate customers. FULL STORY >

Fortinet today unveiled its new Cyber Threat Assessment Program (CTAP) designed to provide organizations a detailed look into the type and amount of cyber threats posing risks to their networks, yet are going... FULL STORY >

In light of Safer Internet Day celebrated on the 9th of February 2016, consumers are urged to practice safer internet habits to avoid falling victim to cyberattacks that could lead to great financial losses and emotional stress. FULL STORY >

Traditionally, cyber-attacks on corporate networks have come from outside the organization. With the growing usage of personal mobile devices and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), however, the danger now also comes from the walls within. FULL STORY >

The greatest challenge of 2016 will be to focus on protecting networks, internet access and the way in which devices are interconnected, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO ESET Southern Africa. FULL STORY >

In 2015, the word "cyber-security" became trendy FULL STORY >

The ransomware and cyber bullying onslaught is gaining momentum worldwide, and South African businesses are falling victim too, says Fortinet. FULL STORY >

Security software, processes and systems are not enough to beat cybercriminals. They're clever, they're focused and they have time FULL STORY >

Cyber security is an ongoing war that takes place on many different battlefields, with threats primarily coming from three main sources: nation states, hacktivists, and organised crime FULL STORY >

Fortinet has announced details of its new Secure Access Architecture. This new framework expands Fortinet’s innovative Internal Segmentation cybersecurity strategy, enabling organizations to seamlessly segment devices and... FULL STORY >