Expect industrial system attacks to increase

Kathy Gibson reports from Jordan – Industrial systems are under greater threat than ever – and we can expect this trend to escalate in 2023. Kaspersky has identified more than 400 zero-day vulnerabilities since 2016 in ICS, Internet of Things (IoT) and...

Top 5 scams cybercriminals are running amid World Cup

The world’s biggest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, kicks off on 20 November and, as well as exciting hundreds of millions of fans worldwide, it’s also attracted the interest of cybercriminals looking to make a fast buck. To get a better...

Gates Foundation commits $7bn to Africa

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has reaffirmed the foundation’s long-term commitment to Africa and to working directly with countries to support breakthrough solutions in health, agriculture, gender equality, and other critical...

Epson ending global sales of laser printers

Epson says it will end the global sale and distribution of laser printers by 2026 and reaffirmed its full commitment to inkjet printing for the office. Explaining the decision, the company cites the greater potential of inkjet to make meaningful advances in...

Holiday, weekend ransomware attacks hit companies hard

As the holiday season approaches, security leaders wanting to give their teams some much deserved extra time off may get blindsided – ransomware attacks during weekends and holidays prove to be more costly than those that take place during normal weekdays....

HUGSI embraced by more African cities

As the world’s cities continue to expand, the value of green spaces is being recognised for the vital role they play, but it is also a major challenge – particularly for developing nations where there is pressure for space, resources and development....