Jan 11, 2018
Every day we hear about phishing, spyware, malware, and more. But what are they, exactly? And what do they mean for you and your hard-earned bucks? Cybercrime is described as any crime that is committed using a computer network or hardware device. Cybercriminals use...
Jan 8, 2018
Global transportation technology company Uber Technologies has admitted it suffered a breach that saw hackers stealing the personal information of approximately 57-million customers and drivers. By Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of MyCybercare So how did it happen? It was...
Dec 14, 2017
The escalating voracity of freight looting — the theft of goods off the back of fleet vehicles, sometimes while moving was highlighted in a recent Carte Blanche insert. This criminal act has massive financial repercussions for the fleet and insurance industries,...
Dec 8, 2017
With a saturated job market, and experience being a major employment requirement, more job-seekers are taking on low-paying — and often unpaid — internships for short periods to gain on-the-job knowledge to boost their CVs. This arrangement is also greatly...
Dec 7, 2017
The slew of large-scale data breaches and cyber attacks have highlighted the need for organisations of all types to protect themselves against these risks. Cyber insurance is an effective way of mitigating these risks, particularly if you consider that the average...
Nov 29, 2017
Trust is a must for professional accountants, writes Bongani Coka, CE of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) A good reputation is hard to build, but can be destroyed overnight. This is particularly true of the accountancy and audit...