Phishing subjects cater to different regions

Phishing is widespread around the world, but people in different regions respond to different triggers. This is one of the findings from KnowBe4’s Q4 2021 top-clicked phishing report. “When comparing the results from the US phishing emails to those in...

The cost of natural disasters is rising

Disruptive natural disasters are occurring more often around the world, with $343-billion in global weather and catastrophe-related economic losses reported in 2021 – but only 38% of natural peril losses were covered by insurance, although this is an improvement...

Light at the end of the tunnel for consumer debt

With South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation hitting 5,9% in December 2021 (the highest annual rate since March 2017) and the SARB (South African Reserve Bank) announcing a 25 basis point increase in the repo rate, consumers will really have to work...

These are the phishing emails that get the most clicks …

Phishing emails that mimic HR announcements or ask for assistance with invoicing get the most clicks from recipients, according to a new study. The F-Secure study, “To Click or Not to Click: What we Learned from Phishing 80 000 People”, tested how...

WHO stands with Neil Young as he exits Spotify

Musician Neil Young, who this week demanded that his music be removed from Spotify, has received support from the World Health Organisation. Young issued an ultimatum to the music streaming service after a Joe Rogan podcast on Spotify interviewed anti-vax icon Dr...

Huawei to launch integrated office products

Kathy Gibson reports – Huawei will launch new office products in South Africa over the coming months, adding laptops and printers to its existing monitor, tablet and smartphone line-up. Sun Jun, GM: Huawei Consumer Business Group, says the products will enable...