The BFSI Security Summit 2025 is set to take place on 7 May 2025 at the Radisson Blu Gautrain, Sandton,...
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South Africa has always held the acclaim of being one of the continent’s largest economies and is still the most...
At the start of the cloud era, there was anxiety about whether the cloud was more secure. Today, there is...
The centralised electronic health record (EHR) system, proposed as the cornerstone of South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI), is a...
Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars and graffiti and felt a bit uneasy?...
Cyberattacks have graduated from "possible" to "probable," according to a major South African insurer. Businesses must act to reduce cyber risks,...
In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool; it is a game-changer in our lives, our work as well...
South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to global...
South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will continue to grapple with cybersecurity challenges throughout 2025. Tougher enforcement of data...
End-user computing is the foundation of an organisation’s information technology (IT) operations because it is at the coalface of cybersecurity,...
With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising the varying approaches that different generations have...
Interpol recently revealed that cybercrime, specifically ransomware incidents, cost the South African economy up to 1% of the country’s gross...
A recent study by South African cybersecurity firm Nclose revealed a sobering statistic: Over 60% of businesses surveyed suffered at...
Security vulnerabilities cost companies money, clients and reputations. Partnerships build resilience, stability and agile solutions that mitigate these vulnerabilities, says...
As concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies,...
Despite global economic uncertainty, one field that’s set to keep growing steadily is that of managed IT services. By some...
In 2025, cutting-edge information technology (IT) trends are revolutionising the business landscape, fuelled by rapid technological advancements across all sectors....
In today’s fast-paced digital world, cyber threats are advancing at an alarming rate, creating significant risks for businesses everywhere. As...
Sophisticated scammers, increasingly challenging threats and a high price tag... fraud and scams are costing the financial sector more than...
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, has announced its 2025 cybersecurity predictions from its team...
Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents....
According to Kaspersky's latest report, artificial intelligence (AI) will become an integral part of daily life, while privacy concerns around...
There’s nothing worse than knowing that someone has just hacked into your account. Whether it is your inbox or your...
Cybercriminals can strike at any time. When you take some time off during December and January, how do you ensure...
As Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approaches, payment service providers, merchants and fintechs are preparing for a surge...
In an era where every business is reliant on technology, aligning cybersecurity with business strategy is essential for long-term success,...
In 2023, South Africa saw a 22% increase in cyberattacks, with small to medium enterprises (SMEs) bearing the brunt of...
South Africa needs a larger cybersecurity skills base and more professionals in the field to combat the escalating threat of...
Businesses are at a critical juncture: As their workplaces evolve, they must reassess how they secure their most valuable assets...
The European Union (EU)’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive has significant implications for African businesses trading with the continent. This is according...
Social engineering remains the most pervasive form of cyberattack for one reason: humans are easier to hack into than most...
As cyber threats continue to grow in both scale and sophistication, businesses in 2024 must remain more vigilant than ever...
An 8% increase in malware or unwanted software found by more than 30 000 users. A 5% increase in infections...
South African organisations are facing persistent threats from online criminals, a situation with which the country is very familiar. A...
Protecting an organisation from cyber risk goes beyond the digital walls surrounding it: Companies need a multi-pronged approach to ensure...
SevenC Computing, a leading managed service provider in South Africa, looks at how managed information technology (IT) services support remote...
Globally, cyberattacks are on the rise and more small businesses are being targeted. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF),...
An eye-watering $5.4 billion, or R100 billion at current exchange rates: that’s what the recent CrowdStrike outage is estimated to...
An average of 2 960. This is the number of cyberattacks to which the average organisation in Africa is subjected...
