May 30, 2017
Identity theft and fraud is a widespread global phenomenon that has gained considerable momentum in South Africa in the last decade. The internet and social media – combined with the naivety of the public in sharing personal information – have helped make...
May 26, 2017
Currently, digital cryptocurrencies are on the up and up, with at least 100 active, suitably valuated cryptocurrencies being used as acceptable tender. The benefit of bitcoin, and other virtual digital cryptocurrencies, lies in their anonymity, and with...
May 24, 2017
While the immediate threat of cyber-carnage in the wake of the WannaCry attack has been averted, South African SMBs are in the firing line of the next global malware outbreak. That’s the view of Craig Jones, chief technology officer of technology and digital...
May 23, 2017
Brendan Mc Aravey, country manager at Citrix South Africa, offers advice on how to avoid becoming a victim. Recent news of possibly the largest ransomware attack in history — WannaCry — has permeated the globe. WannaCry is an operating system exploit, one...
May 23, 2017
Viwe Ndzamela. marketing manager: banking and payments at Gemalto, examines how biometrics can help companies and their customers to have a safer, more convenient experience. What do consumers want when they bank or shop? Often, they want just two things: for their...
May 22, 2017
The most effective defense against the “Wanna Cry” global cyber attack is to update operating systems, install software updates and be on high alert for suspicious emails. “Awareness campaigns are crucial and companies must invest in these to make...
