#InstaHack: how researchers were able to take over the Instagram App using a malicious image
By Staff Writer 25 September 2020Earlier this year, Check Point researchers found a critical vulnerability in the Instagram app that would have given an attacker the ability to take over a victim’s Instagram account, and turn their... FULL STORY >
Industry Insight - Transforming cybersecurity in the Financial Services
By Industry Contributor 25 September 2020Doros Hadjizenonos, Regional Sales Manager at Fortinet weighs in on the risks the financial industry is facing and what you can do. FULL STORY >
Only 36% of users in South Africa have unique passwords for each account, Kaspersky study shows
By Staff Writer 22 September 2020Internet users across the globe are yet to master how to use passwords effectively to protect themselves online, according to a new report from Kaspersky. FULL STORY >
Tips for protecting your Kids from security threats as they go Back-to-School
By Staff Writer 10 September 2020With back to school now imminent and entailing home schooling, Check Point offers key tips for students, parents and schools to stay cybersafe. FULL STORY >
Digital inclusion: What does it bring to the future of connected vehicles?
By Industry Contributor 3 September 2020Motorsports, and the automotive industry are set to be changed forever due to the impact of Covid-19, with cybersecurity becoming a prime concern in the drivers seat. Kaspersky's Alexander Moiseev explains. FULL STORY >
Local eateries going digital to survive now at risk of cybercrime
By Industry Contributor 28 August 2020Restaurants leveraging touchless, contactless, or low-contact digital payment methods to survive are being faced with another risk - being victim of a new attack vulnerability. Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales manager at... FULL STORY >
Kaspersky further enhances privacy protection for PC users with new features
By Staff Writer 25 August 2020Kaspersky has enhanced the protection of users’ personal information on PCs by introducing several new features to its consumer products. FULL STORY >
ESET 2020 Threat Report shows cybercriminals cashing in on COVID-19
By Staff Writer 21 August 2020As could be expected, threats related to the COVID-19 crisis defined the cybersecurity landscape, the Q2 2020 Threat Report shows. FULL STORY >
Sophos deconstructs Dharma Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks against Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
By Staff Writer 13 August 2020“Have fun, bro!”: Attacks target organisations with remote operations and vulnerable RDPs. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky finds zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack
By Staff Writer 12 August 2020Kaspersky researchers have revealed that they recently found two zero-day vulnerabilities - big news in the cybersecurity community. FULL STORY >
Lessons learned from COVID-19 cyberattacks
By Staff Writer 11 August 2020There are plenty of lessons to be learned from the attacks that have been executed, ones that will shape the direction that organisations take regarding cybersecurity for years to come. FULL STORY >
IBM Report: Malicious attacks led to most expensive data breaches over past year
By Staff Writer 4 August 2020SA Companies lose millions from attacks on Data; AI and Automation significantly reduce costs, finds IBM. FULL STORY >
The Security Chromosome - Why limited gender diversity in cybersecurity poses a risk to industry
By Staff Writer 3 August 2020In 2019, a report released by Cybersecurity Ventures found that women represented around 20% of the global cybersecurity workforce. Anna Collard, MD at KnowBe4 Africa, wants to encourage women to... FULL STORY >
Lockdown does not mean vacation: APT groups continue to update and diversify their arsenal
By Staff Writer 31 July 2020According to Kaspersky, the COVID-19 pandemic is actively being used as bait for many threat campaigns, large and small. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky: 84% of South African parents use their gadgets to entertain their child when they travel
By Staff Writer 28 July 2020Ahead of travelling beginning to return to some degree of normality, hopefully in the near future, Kaspersky has revealed some travel patterns of parents and their children on the go. FULL STORY >
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