Jul 22, 2019
The latest hype around the FaceApp application has attracted scammers who want to make some quick profits, ESET research has shown. Scammers have been using a fake “Pro” version of the application as bait and have made an effort to spread the word about...
Jul 22, 2019
Free and low-cost public Wi-Fi is a great value-add when you don’t want to blow the budget on mobile data. But while everyone enjoys the free access at hotels, event venues and malls, we also need to take cyber-precautions – especially in public WiFi...
Jul 18, 2019
The skills shortage that exists around cyber security is by no means a South African problem, however, the global nature of the challenge is exacerbating the issue in the local market. By Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security assessor at Galix Those few skilled...
Jul 9, 2019
Over the past couple of decades, changes in the threat landscape have driven changes in how we design, implement, and manage security. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: SADC at Fortinet Organisations have spent the last two decades updating their security gear...
Jul 8, 2019
Securing the Internet of Things (IoT) is something which cannot be done with a one-size-fits-all approach – and every kind of connected object must be assessed individually. This is according to Steve Hanna, co-chair of the Trusted Computing Group’s (TCG)...
Jul 5, 2019
For many South African organisations, the cloud is becoming an indispensable part of the standard operating procedure required for the digital landscape. And, thanks to the arrival of multinational data centres in the country, more decision-makers are experimenting...
