Kaspersky: Paying ransomware demands does not pay off
By Staff Writer 31 March 2021Nearly half of ransomware victims in South Africa pay the ransom, but fewer still see their full data returned, according to Kaspersky. FULL STORY >
Cybercrime worries on the increase, but Africa’s mobile users loath to leave WhatsApp
By Staff Writer 31 March 2021A KnowBe4 poll of mobile users across Africa has revealed that awareness of cyber risk is on the increase, but that convenience overrides risk when it comes to WhatsApp data privacy concerns. FULL STORY >
Why free technology training helps to boost the career of the future
By Industry Contributor 23 March 2021Fortinet’s Doros Hadjizenonos unpacks what needs to be done to address a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals FULL STORY >
Creating a Secure Culture
By Industry Contributor 12 March 2021Invest in the technology, embed the security, but don’t forget that people are your most important asset, urges Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. FULL STORY >
Focusing on three key areas with an effective zero trust access strategy
By Staff Writer 10 March 2021Fortinet’s Peter Newton explains why every time a device or user is automatically trusted, it places the organisation's data at risk, and what to do about it FULL STORY >
ZeroFOX brings holistic security solutions to South African business market by signing CSSA as its sole distributor
By Staff Writer 9 March 2021ZeroFOX, a leading provider of digital risk protection services, has confirmed that it is bringing its highly intelligent, rapidly evolving and intuitive cybersecurity platform to... FULL STORY >
Snyk launches in South Africa
By Staff Writer 9 March 2021Cloud Native Application security leader launches in South Africa to help secure digital transformation initiatives. FULL STORY >
Industry Opinion: CISOs must step up as cybersecurity takes centre stage
By Industry Contributor 3 March 2021Cybersecurity is no longer a phantom menace but a mainstream business issue. BT's James Hennah, explains why it’s the CISO who will be expected to step forward to provide essential leadership. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection is now available on Macs with Apple Silicon
By Staff Writer 3 March 2021Kaspersky today announced that Macs powered by M1 will now be supported by the first of its security solutions, VPN Secure Connection. FULL STORY >
FortiGuard labs reports disruptive shift of cyber threats
By Staff Writer 25 February 2021Fortinet today announced the findings of the latest semiannual FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report, revealing prevalent trends that affect businesses of all sizes. FULL STORY >
Lazarus, advanced persistent threat group, targets the defense industry
By Staff Writer 25 February 2021Kaspersky researchers have identified a new, previously unknown, campaign from Lazarus, a highly prolific advanced threat actor active for many than a decade. FULL STORY >
Password re-use at work makes you more vulnerable to hackers, warns KnowBe4
By Staff Writer 18 February 2021Using the same, simple password at multiple locations makes you easier prey for hackers. Kai Roer, from KnowBe4 Research explains what you should be doing instead. FULL STORY >
Interview with Cisco: Cloud based apps and addressing security vulnerabilities through innovation
By Staff Writer 17 February 2021The Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco’s Security and Applications business, Jeetu Patel, shared some key insights into Cisco's latest offering, and why the company believes it... FULL STORY >
Kaspersky’s security experts share their knowledge in the new ‘GReAT Ideas Green Tea Edition’ community talk
By Staff Writer 16 February 2021Kaspersky has announced its next thematic-based GReAT Ideas online event, which will reveal the company’s latest threat research findings. FULL STORY >
How can companies apply gamification to security awareness training?
By Staff Writer 15 February 2021Could games and the process of gamification serve as viable learning techniques when it comes to security awareness training? FULL STORY >
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