2020 cybersecurity predictions

With data breaches hitting headlines daily, security professionals are constantly concerned about the next big threat. Whether it’s ransomware, phishing or endpoint attacks, there’s always something on the horizon waiting for its turn in the spotlight....

Tis the season to be cautious online

As the festive season nears, cybercriminals start to prey on our online security vulnerabilities. In this digital era, we rely heavily on efficiencies that make our lives easier. By Corien Vermaak, cyber security specialist at Cisco According to Deloitte’s...

Consumers and e-commerce providers must be cautious

It’s around the corner and South African consumers are frantically making their wishlists: another Black Friday, when – for once – the rule that says, “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true” just might not...

Business tips to keep the pirates at bay

Shopping season is officially here. South Africans will soon head to malls, markets, shops and online stores to get the latest discounts on their must-have items when Black Friday arrives on 29 November. This, says Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast,...

Festive season scams you need to know about

he holiday season is a sea of shopping, laughter, gifts and entertainment. It’s also a swamp of security risks and hacks and fraudsters, lurking on the edges of the festive fun. You want to give the best possible gifts or find the best possible deals, but you...

Everybody loves Black Friday … especially cybercriminals

According to research from Black Friday Global, South Africans are planning on spending around R1 735 per person in both online and brick-and-mortar stores this Black Friday, 29 November 2019. By Heino Gevers, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast The research also shows...