Mindset change required to mitigate cyber attacks

Network security is a global risk and enterprises are spending millions on securing their corporate networks, yet they are still being attacked. Greg de Chasteauneuf, chief technology officer at Saicom Voice Services takes a look at why there needs to be a mindset...

Shamoon rebooted?

It seems that the Shamoom cyber-attacks have returned, according to this blog post co-written by Raj Samani, chief technology officer: EMEA at Intel Security, and Christiaan Beek. We have recently received notifications and samples from impacted organisations in the...

Embrace the breach, rethink the threat landscape

The app is no longer fixed in one location. Where the app goes, so too should protection, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks . Applications are the gateway to our data. Whether at work or in the home, the way we manage private information is critical...

Kenya cyber attacks growing in sophistication

It ” s not only the frequency of the cyber attacks happening in Kenya at the moment, but also the size and sophistication of these assaults that government and business need to face up to. The hacking of Kenya ” s government in November 2016 has...

Protect your online identity

TrackOFF, a consumer privacy company that builds best-in-class tools to secure users’ identities and personal data, has launched in South Africa and now offers a localised service to citizens. The local service, available immediately, combats tracking...

Become more cyber savvy and secure online

For the everyday internet user, becoming more cyber savvy is vital. Just as we invest in personal security and keep our wits about us as we move around, so too must we be alert to threats online. Fortunately, becoming more better informed and protecting our online...