Keeping AI on the right side of cybersecurity

Sep 29, 2025

AI now sits on both sides of the cybersecurity coin. Criminals use it to automate phishing, while defenders rely on it to spot the tiny anomalies humans miss. South African organisations might be tempted to jump in as quickly as possible, but questions of...

Cyberattacks a serious threat to mining recovery’s green shoots

Sep 26, 2025

South Africa’s mining sector, long a cornerstone of the national economy, has after two consecutive quarters of decline, finally turned positive again. By Martin Fernandes, business development manager (Africa): operational technology at Fortinet With StatsSA’s...

AI could help combat the deepfake crisis

Sep 23, 2025

The past 18 months have reshaped the global fraud landscape. Once dismissed as science-fiction novelties, deepfakes and AI-driven scams are now mainstream threats, infiltrating financial systems, digital commerce, and even politics. According to TransUnion’s latest...

AI, social media and surveillance – who has access to your face? 

Sep 19, 2025

Your face defines who you are, but in the age of AI and social media, your facial features can be used against you. This was seen with the recent Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal, where social media users were able to uncover the offending CEO and the company’s Chief...

Mind your password – and other cyber vulnerabilities

Sep 18, 2025

Passwords provide access to our digital identities, enabling us to bank online, order products, and communicate with potential customers via social media. A secure password, or even better, two-factor authentication, is therefore crucial for keeping your online...