Users cautioned about browser lockers

Kaspersky is cautioning Internet users against the continued popularity of browser lockers (browlocks) where victims are prevented from accessing their Web browsers until they pay a ransom. While not new, this class of online threats has gained momentum in recent...

SonicWall achieves perfect score

SonicWall’s Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) sandbox service with Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI) achieved a perfect score in the latest ICSA Labs Advanced Threat Defence test for Q1 2021. Distributed locally by Drive Control Corporation (DCC),...

Practice password hygiene this World Password Day

Today (Thursday 6 May) is World Password Day, and security experts are urging businesses and individuals to ensure they have basic protections – such as strong passwords and high levels of cybersecurity awareness – in place to protect them against a rising...

Focus on biometric security could lead to job creation

Covid-19 and its global impact has seen South Africa’s economy and job market sink significantly. Last year it was reported that the local economy shrank more that the government’s predicted 7% initial forecast in 2020. Moving forward to SONA (State of the...

Evina joins the GSMA to strengthen mobile payments security

Evina, a specialist in cybersecurity for mobile payments, has joined the over 400 companies and 750 operators that are part of the GSMA, the international association that represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Evina’s cooperation with the...