Use AI to predict and prevent cyber-attacks
The speed at which cyber threats are evolving is unprecedented. As a result, companies need to implement state-of-the-art technology to protect their data and systems, writes Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT. In cybersecurity,...
Meta launches anti-scam initiative
Meta has announced a new wave of tools, tips, and partnerships to help people around the world recognise and avoid online investment and payment scams, which continue to evolve in scale and sophistication. Scammers often contact people by email, social media, texts or...
Trend Micro delivers AI-powered threat detection
Trend Micro has announced new AI-powered threat detection capabilities designed specifically for enterprises embracing AI at scale. This effort brings together Trend’s deep security expertise with Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise software,...
Mind security and privacy when creating a fun image of yourself
As the latest social media trend sees users jumping on the AI Action Figure craze by uploading personal information and photos to generate hyper-realistic AI dolls or action figures of themselves, Kaspersky urges South Africans to be cautious about the personal...
Stay vigilant as impersonation scams surge
Imposter or impersonation scams are on the rise in South Africa, with recent reports highlighting a significant increase in sophisticated fraud schemes that involve criminals posing as legitimate authorities, service providers, or individuals to deceive victims and...
How AI and human initiative can defend against cyberattacks
When Mimecast released its most recent State of Human Risk report, one thing became abundantly clear: South African organisations are concerned about the threat of artificial intelligence (AI). By Yesh Surjoodeen, MD: southern and central Africa at HP That said, while...
The alarm has been sounded on deepfakes
Deepfakes are a growing cybersecurity threat that blur the line between reality and fiction. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, deepfakes introduce serious implications for public and private sector institutions. Detecting these threats is...
HPE expands zero trust networking, private cloud operations
HPE has announced expansions of HPE Aruba Networking and HPE GreenLake cloud to help enterprises modernise secure connectivity and hybrid cloud operations by blending multi-layered and zero trust approaches to protect against threats. The new expansions include: New...
Mimecast launches Human Risk Command Centre
Mimecast has launched a Human Risk Command Centre as an addition to its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, equipping organisations with visibility into human risk so they can identify and mitigate threats more effectively and efficiently. The Human Risk Command...
Commvault debuts next evolution of Cleanroom Recovery
Commvault has announced highly differentiated capabilities with its Cleanroom Recovery offering that usher in a new era in end-to-end recovery following cyberattacks. Studies show that it takes enterprises 24 days, on average, to recover after a cyber incident.[1]...
Check Point and Illumio accelerate Zero Trust adoption
Check Point Software Technologies and breach containment company Illumio have announced a strategic partnership to help organisations strengthen security and advance their Zero Trust posture. The integration between the Check Point Infinity and Illumio Platforms...
Deepfakes and disinformation threaten business
Recenlty, at a typical South African braai, I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated — yet passionately defending a piece of propaganda that had already been widely debunked. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and...