Employees still weakest link in cybersecurity

There has been a sharp increase in the cybercrime practice known as spear-phishing in 2017, which are targeted attempts at tricking individuals into revealing passwords and sensitive information or allowing criminals access to secure networks, according to...

IoT platform market enters consolidation phase

The global market for IoT device management and application enablement platforms reached $1.1-billion in 2017, according to new research from Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.2%, the total market value is expected to reach...

What kids search for online

Kaspersky Lab’s latest report on the online activities of children – based on statistics received from its solutions and modules with child protection features – highlights children’s online activities and the importance of protecting them when...

Quest for global cosplay crown at Comic Con Africa

Comic Con Africa, in conjunction with GES SA, will be hosting the African Championship of Cosplay competition at this year’s event. The winner this year will represent Africa in 2019 C2E2 Crown Championship of Cosplay in Chicago – the final round in the...

Update: Liberty won’t give in to ransom demands

Liberty is not giving in to ransomware demands, and believes its customers are safe from financial loss, at least for now. “Our team of dedicated IT specialists and security personnel have devoted all their efforts around the clock to ensure that we live up to the...

Liberty customers compromised in ransomware attack

Liberty Life has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, with the personal data of millions of the insurance company’s customers potentially at stake. Last night (16 June), the company informed customers that hackers have gained unauthorised access to its IT...