Apr 6, 2022
In 2021, zero-day attacks smashed through previous records according to researchers and experts interviewed by MIT Technology Review. By Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development director at Nclose The total number of zero-day exploits discovered in 2021 was...
Apr 4, 2022
In an increasingly connected world, it’s becoming harder to find a home that doesn’t have at least one smart device. In fact, research shows that, by 2026, there will be three million smart homes in South Africa. Whether it’s a smart TV, a smart plug...
Apr 1, 2022
Violent crime still plagues many South African businesses and homes despite the proliferation of security companies. This is mainly due to the mismatch between the product offering of the security company and the needs and requirements of their customers, says George...
Mar 30, 2022
Ransomware is getting nastier and more expensive all the time and it has affected almost every industry and geography. No one is immune from the threat. By Renee Tarun, deputy CISO/ vice-president: information security at Fortinet In a global ransomware...
Mar 30, 2022
The cloud is very attractive to South African businesses. It provides flexible and agile technology – ideal for companies keen to digitise, automate and innovate. Cloud models inherently use operational funding, creating better cost control and reducing up-front...
Mar 28, 2022
Despite the fact that it is a decades-old exploit, phishing remains a top threat to organisations today. Bad actors looking to steal personal information and credentials will use phishing scams because they are simple and effective, and once they have access, they can...
