It is time to rethink how you treat IT

Let us be honest: many business leaders still treat IT as someone else’s problem. By Cobus Olwage, CEO of IPT They will tell you technology is important, but when it comes to accountability, investment, or strategy, it gets kicked down the line. In our work across...

Stakeholder collaboration key to addressing SMS pumping fraud

As communication technologies continue to evolve, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. Among these is SMS pumping fraud, a rapidly growing threat that manipulates mobile messaging systems to generate illicit gains. By Felix Kipkosgei, senior operator partnerships...
Employee behaviour is the new travel risk companies can’t ignore

Employee behaviour is the new travel risk companies can’t ignore

A massive 79% of business travellers admit to taking risks on work trips that they’d never consider at home, according to World Travel Protection’s annual business traveller sentiment survey. Whether it’s ignoring local safety advice, riding scooters without helmets,...

How to prevent network outages

Network outages pose significant challenges for businesses, disrupting productivity, revenue streams and customer confidence. Kaspersky’s global research shows that the majority of companies (71%) need between one and five hours to restore operations after an outage,...

AI creates everyday risks for African businesses

In our fast-evolving cyber risk landscape, it’s easy to be captivated by the headlines—stories of cutting-edge exploits, wild new attack vectors, and AI’s role in shaping malware that once seemed impossible. By Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: Africa and venture...