Do we need stronger cyber regulation to fight ID fraud?

In the context of rising cyber threats and the country’s upcoming greylisting review, combatting cybercrime is a critical priority for South Africa. However, does the country have the regulatory and collaborative structures in place to effectively combat the...

Digital risks and cybercrime trends to be on the lookout for in 2025

Data has become an increasingly lucrative commodity to cyber criminals and businesses worldwide face a growing prevalence of cyber threats fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. Costs following incidents of such a nature can be very high....
In an AI world, cyber resilience is key for law firms

In an AI world, cyber resilience is key for law firms

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools are revolutionising industries, law firms face a delicate balancing act – effectively leveraging the benefits of technology for efficiency while safeguarding sensitive data from cyberthreats. By Iniel...

Cybercrime cover no longer a nice-to-have for SMEs

The average cost of a data breach in South Africa rose to R53,1-million in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, according to research by IBM. Cyberattacks are also becoming more frequent and, according to a recent article titled Unmasking cyber threats in Africa, local...

Unmasking the dark world of catfishing this Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the digital landscape reveals a more sinister side of online connection. The rise of catfishing, the practice of creating an entirely fabricated online persona in order to lure someone into a false relationship, has emerged as a...