Highest increase in global cyberattacks in two years August 2024, Information Security 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, Information Security 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.
Fully-integrated browser AI Issue 2 2025 Opera Mini now provides all its smartphone users with its own free built-in browser AI, Aria, including AI chat, Ask Aria and image generation. According to an Opera survey, 80% of South Africans want AI tools integrated into their browser.
Amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations Issue 2 2025, Technews Publishing, Agriculture (Industry), Associations SANSEA, SASA, National Security Forum, CEO, TAPSOSA, and LASA oppose recently published Amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations regarding firearms.
Local innovation driving excellence in FM Issue 2 2025, Securex South Africa As organisations seek cost-effective, sustainable, and high-quality solutions, home-grown facilities management innovation is proving to be a critical driver of operational efficiency and long-term success.
PIV-ready High Sec Controller 7000 Issue 2 2025 Gallagher Security announced the release of the latest addition to its controller product range; the High Sec Controller 7000, which incorporates all the core functions of the C7000 Standard variant released less than 18 months ago.
The impact of GenAI on cybersecurity Issue 2 2025, Sophos, Information Security 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.
Lack of optimism for African economy Issue 2 2025 African Leadership University publishes the 2025 Africa Workforce Readiness Survey, which shows that only 21% of South African employers are optimistic about the future of the country’s economy, the lowest of any country polled.
From the editor's desk: What’s a trillion between friends? Issue 2 2025, Technews Publishing
Back in the bad old days of 2015, some (who didn’t want to take the blame for coming up with that number) estimated the amount of money lost to corruption by the South African government to be around ...
Closing physical security loopholes Issue 2 2025, Securex South Africa Relying on outdated physical security measures can expose businesses and facilities to threats in today’s fast-evolving security landscape. Fortunately, advances in security technology are helping organisations stay ahead of threats by closing critical security gaps.
Paxton opens second experience centre Issue 2 2025, Paxton, Access Control & Identity Management Security technology manufacturer, Paxton, has opened a new experience centre in Cape Town on 12 February in partnership with its exclusive distributors, Reditron and Regal Security.
Gallagher’s Integrate 360 event in Durban Issue 2 2025, Gallagher, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Gallagher Security held its Integrate 360 event in Durban, South Africa. The event attracted 65 channel partners, end users, and consultants from across KwaZulu-Natal and broader South Africa to showcase the latest in Gallagher’s technology suite.
Vumacam highlights concerns with proposed Johannesburg CCTV by-laws Issue 2 2025, Vumacam, Surveillance Vumacam has raised objections to critical provisions of the by-laws governing privately owned CCTV cameras with a view of public spaces in the city, which were promulgated on Friday, 28 February 2025.
Gallagher Security Africa promotes four people Issue 2 2025 With a strong emphasis on regional growth in 2025, Gallagher Security announces the internal promotions of four team members in its South African operations.
Gallagher Security expands Digital Badge Programme Issue 2 2025, Access Control & Identity Management, Training & Education Following a successful launch and roll out across Australia and Papua New Guinea in 2023, Gallagher announced its Digital Badge programme is now available to channel partners and end users across the rest of APAC IMEA.
Integrated Control Technology and Ingram Micro sign distribution agreement Issue 2 2025, Access Control & Identity Management Integrated Control Technology, a global manufacturer of intelligent electronic access control and security solutions, announced it has extended its presence in the Middle East and Africa region by entering a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro.
Stallion repositions itself as a services provider Issue 2 2025, Security Services & Risk Management Stallion has rebranded as Stallion Integrated Solutions to reflect its expanded capabilities beyond traditional security services to delivering integrated solutions that enhance safety, asset management, and operational efficiency.
Historic Collaboration cuts ATM Bombings by 30% Issue 2 2025, Online Intelligence, Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management Project Big-Bang, a collaborative industry-wide task team, has successfully reduced ATM bombings in South Africa by 30,7% during the predetermined measurement period of November, December and January 2024/5.
From the editor's desk: Interesting times Issue 1 2025, Technews Publishing
We certainly live in interesting times. From delaying the budget speech because the ANC doesn’t see any reason why VAT shouldn’t be increased by 2%, to crime fighters being set up and prosecuted in ...
World-first safe K9 training for drug detection Issue 1 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management, Government and Parastatal (Industry) The Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy recently announced the results of its scientific research into training dogs to accurately detect drugs and explosives without harming either the dogs or their handlers.
