Fraudsters could turn to AI mandates

Fraudsters could turn to AI mandates

As AI agents begin to transact on behalf of customers, anxiety among financial institutions (FIs) is mounting. But banking and payment authentication company, Entersekt, says the industry already has the right foundations to manage the rapid growth of agentic commerce...

The rising threat of fraud in microlending

South Africa’s microlending sector is a key driver of financial inclusion, providing access to credit for millions who may otherwise be excluded from traditional banking. But, as the industry grows, particularly through digital and fintech platforms, it is...

Cyber security complacency carries risks

When it comes to cybersecurity, doing nothing is not a neutral position but is fraught with risks. This is according to Simone Santana, MD of Solid8 Technologies, who says: “Complacency, which is usually accompanied by lack of awareness of the cyber security  dangers...

Cloud security gaps persist as adoption accelerates

As organisations continue to accelerate their migration to cloud environments, significant security risks remain, largely driven by misconfigurations, human error and the growing complexity of modern cloud architectures. This is according to Benjamin Coetzer, director...
The rise of response-ready cybersecurity

The rise of response-ready cybersecurity

If there’s one thing the current threat landscape has made clear, it’s that prevention and response readiness aren’t mutually exclusive – instead, you need both. Preventative controls are essential, but the uncomfortable truth is that they’re never a guarantee of...

The invisible workforce: why household apps have their own digital IDs

Most people understand what it means to protect a human identity because the dangers of someone impersonating you online or stealing and cloning your card are immediately obvious. By Richard Ford, Group chief technology officer of Integrity360 Today, organisations...