AvosLocker ransomware uses AnyDesk in safe mode to launch attacks

Sophos has released new research about AvosLocker ransomware, explaining how attackers attempt to bypass security controls by using a combination of Windows Safe Mode and the AnyDesk remote administration tool. Windows Safe Mode is an IT support method for resolving...

Made-in-SA world first combats fake news

South Africans are no strangers to the concept of fake news or disinformation circulating on social media. But they often feel helpless about their inability to correctly identify or combat it. The last couple of years have been a particularly rich field for...

The greatest asset becomes the biggest risk

It’s never been more important to protect employees from cyber-attacks while also mitigating the risk they pose as trusted insiders. The erosion of the cyber-perimeter as a result of new virtual workforce models necessitates a new approach, one that baselines...

AIS and SD-WAN: the network resilience power couple

Intrinsically linked and inherently resilient, AIS and SD-WAN define next-generation networking for the modern enterprise. By Greg Hatfield, principal practice head: hybrid networks – intelligent infrastructure at Dimension Data. Welcome to a world where...