Jeroen Dubbelman unpacks what some of the latest acronyms used in the cybersecurity industry actually mean to businesses looking for solutions for their cyber requirements.

Sonja de Klerk believes the day-to-day issues we face can serve as opportunities for personal growth and empowerment, enabling us to contribute to creating a better and safer environment for ourselves and South Africa.

The persistent myth is that cybercrime only targets the biggest companies and economies, but cybercriminals are not bound by geography, and rapidly digitising economies lure them in large numbers.

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) is a source of near-continuous hype for South Africans. However, for enterprises implementing AI solutions, there are some important considerations regarding their intellectual property (IP) and secret data.

Data and credential theft malware were the top two threats against SMBs in 2023, accounting for nearly 50% of all malware targeting this market segment. Ransomware is still the biggest threat.

Multifactor authentication is a security measure that requires users to provide a second form of verification before they can log into a corporate network. It has long been considered essential for keeping fraudsters out. However, cybercriminals have been discovering clever ways to bypass it.

Gallagher Security recently teamed up with nine technology partners to showcase the latest integrated security capabilities at the Integrate Roadshow in Durban, bringing together about 60 attendees, including end users, channel partners, consultants, and other industry professionals.

A global survey of anti-fraud pros by the ACFE and SAS reveals incredible GenAI enthusiasm, according to the latest anti-fraud tech study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and SAS, but past benchmarking studies suggest a more challenging reality.

Cybercriminals abused Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in 90% of attacks handled by Sophos Incident Response in 2023, Sophos’ newest Active Adversary Report finds. External remote services were the number-one way attackers’ initially breached networks.