SA businesses have more mobile workforces now – which means a greater need for cloud security amidst uptick in cyberattacks
Cape Town, South Africa, 4 May 2022 – The reality of today’s world is that employees are more mobile than ever,…
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These Android features will assist you in maintaining your digital privacy.
Android and privacy haven’t always gone hand in hand. The majority of Google’s revenues still come from its data-driven advertising…
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Privacy remains a huge issue in the online learning world
In light of recent developments and the resulting circumstance posed by the pandemic in 2020, many schools and institutions are…
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Cybersecurity: BlackCat Ransomware Attacks Over 60 Companies Worldwide
The FBI has issued a warning about the BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), which it claims has victimized at least 60 entities…
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How to Protect Yourself From Cryptocurrency Scams in South Africa
In the daily rush for digital gold, more people are attempting to make money from cryptocurrencies. As a result of…
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4 Sure-Fire Ways to Protect Your Remote Work Environment from Cybersecurity Threats
Threats to cybersecurity are at an all-time high. With more companies adopting hybrid work models, it’s more important than ever…
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Red Flag for Ransomware: Attackers Are Using the Log4Shell Vulnerability to Deliver Backdoors to Virtual Servers, Sophos Research Shows
OXFORD, U.K. – March 31, 2022 – Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has released findings on how attackers are using…
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Kenya’s New Cyber Shujaa Program To Equip 2,000 Youth
A cyber training project has been launched by USIU-Africa, Kenya Bankers Association, and Serianu. The program will train 2,000 people,…
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McAfee Enterprise’s former cloud division launches as new entity – Skyhigh Security
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – The launch of Skyhigh Security has been announced this week in South Africa. This is the…
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Crypto-trading Scam Demands Thousands of Dollars in Fake “Profit Tax” To Unlock Victims’ Accounts, Sophos Finds
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has released new insight into an international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom that targets…
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Ransomware is the Biggest Threat to Your Organisation. Here’s Why
Ransomware is becoming more dangerous and expensive all the time, and it has affected nearly every industry and geography. Nobody…
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Many Startups are Guilty of These 6 Cybersecurity Mistakes
Some of today’s most successful businesses began as startups. They usually begin with a brilliant idea or a new technology…
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7 Security Best Practices to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Providing children with the skills they need to protect themselves online can be extremely beneficial to families. Kaspersky Lab, a…
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Sophos Research Details How Conti Gang, Karma Dual Ransomware Attack Hold Business Hostage
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today released findings of a dual ransomware attack where extortion notes left by Karma ransomware…
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Tokenization Beyond Payments: Unlocking New Fintech Product Opportunities
Tokenization is a ground-breaking technology development that goes beyond standard payments and has the power to totally change a variety…
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The Real Reason Why Women Are Marginalized in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is one of the industries that suffers from significant bias and gender stereotypes. This field is becoming increasingly important…
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Mobile Malware Attacks in Africa are Declining – Why Isn’t It a Good Thing?
While analyzing the threat landscape of African countries, Kaspersky experts observed a steady decline in mobile device attacks in the…
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7 Best Practices to Keep Your Social Media Safe & Private
For an organization or individual, social media offers a plethora of opportunities to promote and expand a brand. Social media,…
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Report: Africa’s average mobile fraud rate reached 16.4% in 2021
Payment structure narratives are changing as a result of technological advancements. Naturally, this convenience increases the risk of payment fraud….
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Google announces 2-Step Verification auto enrollments to protect internet users
Google has announced the expansion of its two-step verification (2SV) process for log-ins to improve account security after its newly…
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How business owners can leverage cybersecurity hacks from South Africa
Because we have no other option, South Africans have grown accustomed to dealing with crime. Various sources rank South Africa…
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Nestcoin secures $6.5m pre-seed to reinforce crypto and Web3 adoption in Africa
Globally, cryptocurrency industry funding has been increasing rapidly in recent years. Crypto startups raised more than $27 billion in venture…
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Integrating robust data backup into your ransomware defence strategy
It is well known that ransomware attacks are on the rise, and businesses must be realistic about what this means…
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How the pandemic is affecting cybersecurity
Even before the pandemic, businesses had begun to put in place elements to manage distributed employees, such as corporate remote…
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4 Top Trends That Will Shape the Data Management Landscape in 2022
This year, the world is a very different place than it was a few years ago. Much has changed, not…
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Here’s how smart contracts can eradicate fraud and fix Africa’s poor service culture
If you’re new to the world of blockchain and crypto asset management, the term “smart contracts” may sound a little…
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4 Scams Online Merchants Should be Wary of in 2022
Even in 2022, there are plenty of people out there attempting to take advantage of countless online retailers. The main…
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5 Anti-Fraud Strategies for Every Financial Institution
The rise of digital banking and e-commerce, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, creates an ideal environment for fraudsters and money…
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Cybersecurity: Red Cross Attack Exposes Data of Over 515,000 Vunerable People
According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, which is best known for assisting war victims, hackers broke into…
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December 2021’s Most Wanted Malware: Trickbot, Emotet and the Log4j plague
In Check Point Research of January 12, 2022, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of…
