Highest increase in global cyberattacks in two years August 2024, News & Events Check Point Global Research released new data on Q2 2024 cyber-attack trends, noting a 30% global increase in Q2 2024, with Africa experiencing the highest average weekly per organisation.
Phishing attacks through SVG image files Issue 2 2025, Kaspersky, News & Events Kaspersky has detected a new trend: attackers are distributing phishing emails to individual and corporate users with attachments in SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files, a format commonly used for storing images.
Crypto in SA: between progress and precaution Issue 2 2025 “As cryptocurrency gains momentum and legitimacy, it’s becoming increasingly important for people to pay attention to financial security”, says Richard Frost, head of technology and innovation at Armata Cyber Security.
Cyber recovery requires a different approach to disaster recovery Issue 2 2025 Disaster recovery is about getting operations back on track after unexpected disruptions; cyber recovery, however, is about calculated actions by bad actors aiming to disrupt your business, steal sensitive data, or hold your system hostage.
MDR users claim 97,5% less Issue 2 2025, Sophos The average cyber insurance claim following a significant cyberattack is just $75 000 for MDR users, compared with $3 million for endpoint-only users, according to a new independent study.
The impact of GenAI on cybersecurity Issue 2 2025, Sophos, News & Events Sophos survey finds that 89% of IT leaders worry GenAI flaws could negatively impact their organisation’s cybersecurity strategies, with 87% of respondents stating they were concerned about a resulting lack of cybersecurity accountability.
Efficient, future-proof estate security and management Issue 2 2025, Technews Publishing, ElementC Solutions, Duxbury Networking, Fang Fences & Guards, Secutel Technologies, OneSpace Technologies, DeepAlert, SMART Security Solutions, Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management, Residential Estate (Industry), AI & Data Analytics, IoT & Automation In February this year, SMART Security Solutions travelled to Cape Town to experience the unbelievable experience of a city where potholes are fixed, and traffic lights work; and to host the Cape Town SMART Estate Security Conference 2025.
Kaspersky KATA 7.0 for targeted attack protection Issue 2 2025, Products & Solutions ] Kaspersky has announced a major update to its Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA) including enhanced network detection and response (NDR) capabilities with deeper network visibility, internal threats detection and other critical security features.
The role of advanced technologies in ransomware recovery Issue 2 2025 As businesses increasingly adopt cloud technologies, the complexities of maintaining resilience and ensuring rapid recovery from such incidents become even more pronounced. The integration of advanced technologies is essential to navigate these challenges effectively.
Cybersecurity best practice Issue 2 2025, Security Services & Risk Management Breach and attack simulation has become an essential element of cybersecurity strategies in any modern business by allowing companies to actively detect and resolve vulnerabilities through real-world attack simulations.
Empower individuals to control their biometric data Issue 1 2025, Access Control & Identity Management, Security Services & Risk Management What if your biometrics, now embedded in devices, workplaces, and airports, promising seamless access and enhanced security, was your greatest vulnerability in a cyberattack? Cybercriminals are focusing on knowing where biometric data is stored.
Strategies for combating insider threats Issue 1 2025, Security Services & Risk Management In Africa, insider threats pose an increasingly significant risk to businesses, driven by economic uncertainty, labour disputes, and rapid digital transformation. These threats can arise from various sources, including disgruntled employees and compromised third-party service providers
Five tech trends shaping business in 2025 Issue 1 2025, Infrastructure From runaway IT costs to the urgent need for comprehensive AI strategies that drive sustainable business impact, executives must be prepared to navigate a complex and evolving technology environment to extract maximum value from their investments.
Kaspersky’s predictions for 2025 APT landscape Issue 1 2025 The 2025 advanced persistent threat (APT) includes the rise of hacktivist alliances, increased use of AI-powered tools by state-affiliated actors – often with embedded backdoor – more supply chain attacks on open-source projects.
SecurityHQ certified B-BBEE Level 1: Delivering global services from a local entity Issue 1 2025, SecurityHQ SecurityHQ, a global managed security services provider (MSSP) with an office in South Africa, has announced it can now offer local companies a complete managed cybersecurity service from a Level-1 B-BBEE accredited and 51% black-owned service provider.
2024, the year of Fraud-as-a-Service Issue 1 2025 A report from AU10TIX outlines how ‘the industry’s dark engine’ offers user-friendly fraud kits that enable amateurs to execute complex attacks against thousands of accounts in minutes.
The future of endpoint security Issue 1 2025 Endpoint security is a critical pillar of cybersecurity, especially for South African businesses, which are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. Endpoint security involves safeguarding devices connected to a network from a range of cyberthreats.
Finding cybersecurity's place in the world Issue 2 2025 Cybersecurity continues to be marginalised as a technology topic, but this is beginning to change, and three trends indicate that we are progressing towards recognising cybersecurity as more of a social and business imperative.
Kaspersky warns of active Docusign-themed phishing scams Issue 2 2025, Kaspersky Kaspersky is warning of a rising phishing scam involving fraudulent emails pretending to be from Docusign, a globally used e-signature platform, where users are asked to enter a work login and password credentials.
Not enough businesses take cybercrime seriously Issue 1 2025 Interpol recently revealed that cybercrime, specifically ransomware incidents, cost the South African economy up to 1% of the country’s GDP, while the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research estimated the loss at R2,2 billion a year.
