Always-on South African organisations must prioritise security in 2018
By Opinion 17 January 2018By Claude Schuck, regional manager for Africa at Veeam FULL STORY >
How secure are South Africa’s connected homes?
By Press Release 17 January 2018As the Internet of Things continues to increase in popularity globally, a recent survey was commissioned by Kaspersky Lab in South Africa, to gain an understanding on how secure connected homes are in the local region. FULL STORY >
Not so know-it-all: Just 18% of employees are fully aware of their organisation’s IT security policies
By Press Release 11 January 2018A lack of IT security awareness remains a worrying reality for businesses around the world, according to a recent study of consumers conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International. FULL STORY >
Are you Wi-Fi ‘smart’ or ‘connect happy’?
By Opinion 8 December 2017Are you Wi-Fi smart or do you tend to just connect without second thought, asks Riaan Badenhorst, general manager at Kaspersky Lab Africa. FULL STORY >
2017: the year the board (finally) noticed information security
By Opinion 6 December 2017Security becomes integral to business ops at the dawn of 2018. FULL STORY >
macOS High Sierra security flaw grants access without a password
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 November 2017A vulnerability has been discovered in Apple's latest desktop operating system, with a solution or fix yet to be released. FULL STORY >
The password is king: IoT devices evolve but still prove vulnerable
By Opinion 28 November 2017In 2015 Kaspersky Lab researchers decided to examine how real the threat behind the Internet of Things (IoT) was. The results were concerning, so two years later they conducted more research into the area. FULL STORY >
Quantum cryptography can ensure an ultra-secure future for the financial sector despite the evolving threats they face
By Opinion 24 November 2017By Ronald Ravel, Director B2B South Africa, Toshiba South Africa FULL STORY >
Don’t lose your head this Black Friday
By Opinion 22 November 2017Fraud syndicates are likely preparing to pounce as shoppers throw caution to the wind in the Black Friday shopping frenzy. The key to safe shopping this Black Friday is to stay vigilant and watch your credit card, says Ideco Biometrics CEO Marius... FULL STORY >
Cyber safety tips to apply this Black Friday
By Press Release 16 November 2017With Black Friday quickly approaching, Heino Gevers, Customer experience manager at Mimecast South Africa offers some cyber safety tips for shoppers to apply in order to stay out of the red. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky Lab presents new online cybersecurity training for IT specialists
By Press Release 16 November 2017Kaspersky Lab has launched Cybersecurity for IT Teams Online, its new interactive training course designed to help IT teams develop their basic information security skills. FULL STORY >
MTN introduces an industry-first biometric system to protect its customers against ID theft
By Press Release 16 November 2017As the festive season approaches, it unfortunately often also brings with it an increase in consumer fraud so to further protect customers, MTN has strengthened its security with the introduction of... FULL STORY >
Check Point reveals cybersecurity urgency Part 2: Profile of a cybercriminal
By Ryan Noik 16 November 2017Following on from Part 1, Check Point software detailed the array of cybercriminals out there, as well as what individuals and businesses can, and should be doing, to protect themselves. FULL STORY >
Check Point reveals cybersecurity urgency Part 1 The threat landscape unpacked
By Ryan Noik 15 November 2017Cybersecurity is one of those topics that cannot be discussed enough. The reason for this is simple - the cybercrime arena is always active and the jeopardy it poses is all too real. Security company Check Point... FULL STORY >
iPhone X’s Face ID claimed to be cracked by Vietnamese firm
By Staff Writer 13 November 2017Previous attempts to create an effective mask by Wired and others have failed, but Bkav notes in a Q&A that they know how Face ID works and through trial and error have managed to crack it. FULL STORY >
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