Cybersecurity the cornerstone of sustainable AI

Cybersecurity the cornerstone of sustainable AI

The G20’s focus on AI for Sustainable Development highlights that the success of AI-driven innovation will depend on the strength of the digital trust behind it – and the scope of AI’s increasing integration into almost every facet of society really drives that point...

The deepfake threat targeting SA banks

Financial crime losses in South Africa’s banking sector have dropped sharply, from R3,3-billion in 2023 to R2,7-billion in 2024, thanks to improved prevention and detection measures – but experts warn that these figures may be misleading. While overall losses have...
How financial anxiety makes you click the scam link

How financial anxiety makes you click the scam link

The narrative of cybersecurity risk often revolves around sophisticated hacking tools or zero-day vulnerabilities. Yet, the most significant threat to South Africans isn’t a technical flaw – it’s an emotional vulnerability rooted in a national financial...

Despite record security spending, data loss drains SA businesses

South African organisations, already navigating a tough economic climate, are facing another significant drain on their resources: the persistent and costly loss of sensitive data. While external threats grab headlines, new research reveals that a significant number...

Black Friday’s hidden casualties: The surge in supply chain attacks

For thousands of South African consumers, Black Friday is the chance to clinch deals on big-ticket items, everyday essentials, and everything in between, but end consumers are far from the only ones at risk during this period where online sales climb by up to 30,4%....

The silent cyber threat lurking in SA’s digital economy

South African businesses are investing heavily in cybersecurity – patching systems, encrypting data, and monitoring endpoints. But many still overlook one of the most dangerous weaknesses in their digital operations: Business Logic Vulnerabilities (BLVs). These...