Is cybercrime costing banks more than money?
By Opinion 7 November 2017By Sanjay Vaid, Director of Cyber Security and Risk at Wipro Limited FULL STORY >
Dating with Hackers: users of the world’s most popular apps face serious security risks
By Press Release 1 November 2017Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered a range of vulnerabilities contained in popular dating apps which have the potential to result in various negative consequences for users. FULL STORY >
Is your security team not getting enough exercise?
By Opinion 17 October 2017BDO’s head of International Cyber Security Consulting, Danny Solomon and BDO Cyber and Forensic Lab executive in South Africa, David Cohen share their opinions on how businesses should be looking at cyber security. FULL STORY >
Fortinet offers essential cyber-safety tips amidst escalating cyber-attacks
By Press Release 11 October 2017Fortinet warns businesses and individuals in South Africa to brace for escalating cyber-attacks as cyber-criminals expand their targets to home network devices and mobile devices. FULL STORY >
Three ways you can protect your digital presence and mobile devices
By Staff Writer 3 October 2017Kaspersky Lab offers some tips and tricks on how to protect your digital presence. FULL STORY >
Mobile Ransomware: An evolving threat for developed markets
By Press Release 28 June 2017Developed markets not only have a higher level of income, but also a more advanced and more widely used mobile and e-payment infrastructure, making them a prime target for mobile ransomware attacks, according to Kaspersky Lab. FULL STORY >
Mobile Ransomware more than trebled in Q1 2017, according to Kaspersky Lab
By Press Release 23 May 2017The global nightmare of ransomware shows no sign of slowing down, with the volume of mobile ransomware rising over three-fold (3.5 times) during the first few months of the year, according to Kaspersky Lab’s Malware... FULL STORY >
More cyberattacks expected says One Channel CEO
By Press Release 17 May 2017"Ransomware is the most serious malware threat of the 21st century, with criminals projected to extort billions from their victims in 2017," according to One Channel CEO Bernard Ford. FULL STORY >
People don’t realise their love for their data – until it’s too late, Kaspersky Lab study reveals
By Press Release 9 May 2017The old adage ‘you don’t know what you’ve got until its gone’ seems more relevant than ever for the digital age, with new research by Kaspersky Lab showing that while people claim... FULL STORY >
The South African Cybercrimes & Cybersecurity Bill, 2017...much better
By Press Release 24 January 2017The Department of Justice published the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill, 2017 on 19 January. It is, at first glance, much better than the 2016 draft, says Lucien Pierce, BDO Cyber Lab consultant. FULL STORY >
Card and cybercrime threats loom as holiday season begins
By Press Release 8 December 2016With the holiday season now a hair breath away, RSA South Africa has urged retailers ad consumers to stay alert to cybercriminals. FULL STORY >
MTN moves to protect SA business against cybercrime spike
By Press Release 19 September 2016With the cost of global cybercrime expected to pass the $2 trillion mark by 2019, MTN Business has moved to protect its business clients from the growing risk of cyber-based fraud and theft. FULL STORY >
One in three companies have been hacked, is yours next?
By Press Release 14 September 2016In the past year, one in every three companies in South Africa reported having experienced cybercrime in one way or the other. As companies continue to bleed billions of Rands due to cybercrime, there is still not enough being done by... FULL STORY >
VPNs vs Torrents: taking ownership of internet engagement
By Press Release 10 August 2016According to BDO Cyber Lab's Graham Croock, the internet has proven to be one of the most significant inventions of our history, however, the unlimited access to communication and information the internet has expedited, has also... FULL STORY >
Breaking down the walls of isolation to beat cybercrime
By Press Release 20 July 2016Cyber criminology for financial gain continues to be an escalating global trend but education, being prepared and proactive will go a long way to beating the cyber criminals, notes Graham Croock, director, IT Audit, Risk at Cyber Lab BDO. FULL STORY >
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