Trend Micro expands AI-powered cybersecurity platform
Trend Micro has launched significant additional AI-powered functionality in its platform to secure organisational use of AI and better manage the risks associated with mass adoption of new AI tools. Co-founder and CEO Eva Chen comments: "Great advancements in...
Kaspersky addresses email threats
Kaspersky has announced a significant update to its Kaspersky Security for Mail Server, designed to strengthen systems against emerging email threats. The latest version of Kaspersky Security for Mail Server features advanced functionality for content filtering,...
The future of digital identity in South Africa
When it comes to accessing essential services, such as national medical care, grants and the ability to vote in elections to shape national policy, a valid identity document is critical. By Gur Geva, CEO and co-founder of iiDENTIFii In South Africa, undocumented...
Innovations driving next-gen data security
Data security stands as a paramount concern for businesses and individuals alike. With the ever-evolving threat landscape, traditional security measures are often inadequate in safeguarding sensitive information from sophisticated cyber-attacks. As businesses...
Cisco innovates across Cisco Security Cloud
Cisco has announced new innovations across the Cisco Security Cloud to better protect their applications, devices, users and data as well as detect, respond and recover faster from incidents. Securing today's complex, hyper-distributed digital landscape can no longer...
Dell Technologies debuts multicloud data protection, AI offerings
Dell Technologies is expanding its data protection portfolio of appliances, software, and as-a-service offerings to help customers strengthen cyber resiliency in the face of increasing cyberattacks. "With the exponential growth of data, generative AI (GenAI) presents...
Key considerations for cybersecurity and the future of work
The last few years have changed all aspects of working and we're now embracing a very different workplace where industries have implemented flexible working models as they move towards a more permanent hybrid state. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell...
Is your face still keeping your banking app safe?
In Asia, a disturbing threat has emerged where malicious actors get victims' facial data and create convincing deepfake videos to gain access to their bank accounts. This raises the question: How can you ensure the safety of your money in the face of this new threat?...
Card tapping turns expensive with new scam
South Africa's sophisticated banking system has allowed consumers to opt into multiple payment methods, all suited to their lifestyles and personal choices. The Mastercard 2022 survey found that 95% of South African consumers used 'at least one digital payment method,...
Cybersecurity research empowers law enforcement
The threat landscape has expanded in recent years as our world has become more interconnected. This has resulted in cybercriminals seeking out more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities for profit. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: African and venture markets at...
How augmented reality is impacting security
Recently Apple launched its Apple Vision Pro to much fanfare and has pushed the discussion of augmented reality (AR) beyond the realms of gaming and entertainment. From healthcare innovations to retail experiences and manufacturing enhancements, AR has the potential...
Encryption-less data breaches add complexity to cybersecurity challenges
In an ever-evolving world of attack types and threat actors, businesses are having to maintain extra vigilance. From popular DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attacks that flood the host's network until it crashes, to specialised ransomware actors looking for a...