User safety in the digital environment depends on a number of factors. First of all, it depends on the user’s ability to make the right decisions. FULL STORY >

The draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill currently out for public comment is timeous in that it proposes legislation that will bring South Africa in line with international laws governing internet-based crimes FULL STORY >

Governments will have to invest in the fight against cybercrime if we are to mitigate the increasing risks brought on by the Internet of Things (IoT) FULL STORY >

Cybercrime and the risks thereof are increasingly making headlines, with hackers’ constantly conceptualising of new and innovative ways to gain unauthorised access to private commercial networks FULL STORY >

In late July, Avid Life Media (ALM) – owners of online dating site Ashley Madison – confirmed it had been the victim of a massive data breach, potentially exposing the personal details and identities of millions of Ashley Madison... FULL STORY >

A new research paper from the threat research team at Trend Micro has taken a closer look at a part of the cybercriminal underground that you have probably never crossed your mind - Bulletproof Hosting Services (BPHSs). FULL STORY >

In April Trend Micro released a research paper about sextortion - the means through which cybercriminals obtain compromising personal images or videos of Internet users - which they then hold hostage until their demands have been... FULL STORY >

Following the public leak of files belonging to Hacking Team – the company known for selling “legal spyware” to some governments and law enforcement agencies – a number of cyberespionage... FULL STORY >

Kaspersky Lab has published its Q2 cyber-threats report highlighting key security incidents of the quarter and evaluating the Q2 cyber-threat level. FULL STORY >

In a recent uptick in tax identity fraud, criminals have been targeting the HR departments of various companies in order to file fraudulent tax returns, says Carey van Vlaanderen CEO of ESET Southern Africa. FULL STORY >

PandaLabs has released the results for the first quarter of 2015, which analyses IT security episodes and incidents from January through to March 2015. FULL STORY >

Carey van Vlaanderen of ESET offers advice on what precautions small businesses should be taking to protect themselves and keep vital data from falling into the wrong hands FULL STORY >

According to Trend Micro, a combination of newer and older threat variations defined the cybersecurity landscape in the first quarter of 2015. FULL STORY >

In an effort to make the very real threats of banking cybercrime easier to understand, Kaspersky Lab has launched its One dollar lesson modules for online users. FULL STORY >

ESET offers tips on how you can keep your computer protected and avoid supporting cybercrime activities. FULL STORY >