Lights, camera, privacy … safely sharing those snapshots
Posting online is a valuable way to connect with others - and sharing photos helps maintain bonds with family and friends. However, it is essential to strike a balance between staying connected and oversharing, say Kaspersky security experts, who have compiled some...
Despite its value, IT leaders don’t adequately protect data
While the majority of senior IT professionals in small- to large-sized organisations recognise how critical proprietary data is to their ongoing operations, more than 25% could not confidently say that their company leaders took this topic seriously. This is among the...
Kaspersky scotches political involvement reports
Eugene Kaspersky has poured cold water on reports that the cybersecurity company is closely affiliated with the Russian government. "These reports are bullshit," he bluntly told delegates to the Kaspersky Middle East, Turkey and Africa Cybersecurity Weekend taking...
Kaspersky advocates for critical infrastructure to be secure by design
Kathy Gibson reports from Jordan - Organisations around the world are being attacked by more sophisticated criminal gangs developing complex cyberattacks that are difficult to protect against. At the same time, they are expanding their field of operations to industry...
Expect industrial system attacks to increase
Kathy Gibson reports from Jordan - Industrial systems are under greater threat than ever - and we can expect this trend to escalate in 2023. Kaspersky has identified more than 400 zero-day vulnerabilities since 2016 in ICS, Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT...
Top 5 scams cybercriminals are running amid World Cup
The world's biggest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, kicks off on 20 November and, as well as exciting hundreds of millions of fans worldwide, it's also attracted the interest of cybercriminals looking to make a fast buck. To get a better overview of how...
Gates Foundation commits $7bn to Africa
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has reaffirmed the foundation's long-term commitment to Africa and to working directly with countries to support breakthrough solutions in health, agriculture, gender equality, and other critical areas....
Epson ending global sales of laser printers
Epson says it will end the global sale and distribution of laser printers by 2026 and reaffirmed its full commitment to inkjet printing for the office. Explaining the decision, the company cites the greater potential of inkjet to make meaningful advances in...
Holiday, weekend ransomware attacks hit companies hard
As the holiday season approaches, security leaders wanting to give their teams some much deserved extra time off may get blindsided - ransomware attacks during weekends and holidays prove to be more costly than those that take place during normal weekdays. According...
HUGSI embraced by more African cities
As the world's cities continue to expand, the value of green spaces is being recognised for the vital role they play, but it is also a major challenge - particularly for developing nations where there is pressure for space, resources and development. That's why, says...
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Supreme Leisure & Boating automates service
Eastern Cape-based Supreme Leisure & Boating, has implemented Sage Evolution Service Manager solution to automate and manage service and maintenance-related requests and business processes. This has helped the company to run more efficiently and boost the level of...
Know the law about family responsibility leave
The management of employee leave can be an administrative headache at the best of times, but knowledge of the law and understanding of which forms of leave are entitlements, and which are accruals, is of assistance.This is particularly so when it comes to the grey...
Is your business properly covered for cybercrime?
According to the 2016 PwC Global Economic Crime Survey, 32% of South African organisations have experienced cybercrime - a figure which is said to be increasing rapidly as at least 57% of respondents believed they'd be affected by cybercrime within the next two years....
Dynamic Technology Holdings buys 51% of Blue Pencil
Dynamic Technology Holdings (DTH), one of the largest privately-owned software groups in Africa, has acquired a 51% stake in Blue Pencil, an SAP services specialist headquartered in Johannesburg. The deal provides DTH with high-level SAP skills, while exposing Blue...
Should the modern HR director be more tuned to mobile?
A company's digital technology is no longer just the concern of IT staff - it has become an integral part of the employee experience. Pieter Engelbrecht, business unit manager at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, explains why it has become essential for HR...
Fortinet issues advice for the safe use of Smart
Fortinet, the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, dispensed advice for users of smart locks, which are finding broader and more numerous applications across Asia Pacific. The lock and key were created about 4 000 years ago, when human beings...
Kaspersky unveils flagship product in Nigeria
Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of the new version of its flagship security solution, Kaspersky Internet Security - multi-device in Nigeria, which provides users with additional opportunities to manage their Internet protection and to ensure the safety of...
Retrospect supports cloud backup to Dropbox
Intact Software Distribution, distributor of the Retrospect range of backup, recovery, and hybrid data protection solutions, has announced that Retrospect now supports cloud backup to Dropbox. "Dropbox has around 500 million users worldwide, and it is the most...
SA payments startup expands into Africa
Peach Payments, a fintech startup that makes customer payments to online merchants seamless and secure, is now processing more than R1-billion in transactions per year and expanding into Kenya and Nigeria with plans for other African countries. The business started...
New features for Commvault Data Platform
Commvault has introduced new innovations in the Commvault Data Platform for Software Defined Data Services, enhanced orchestration and simplicity, extending its leadership in the backup, recovery and archive space. Launched at its inaugural customer conference,...
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