SA faces a rising tide of ransomware
South Africa has consistently been the primary target for ransomware and business email compromise among African countries. 2023 witnessed a significant surge in ransomware attacks across diverse industries within the country. According to the latest State of...
Protecting modern systems through XDR cybersecurity
With the ongoing advancement of South Africa's economy, infrastructure, digital systems and strategic global relevance, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the country's various public and private institutions. Carlo Bolzonello, country lead for Trellix South...
Everything you need to know about mitigating DDoS attacks
As cyberattacks - in particular those of the Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS) variety - continue to rise at an unprecedented rate across Africa, it is no longer a question of 'if' your organisation will be targeted, but rather 'when'. By Bryan Hamman, regional...
Data centres are more vulnerable than ever
Cyberattacks remains an omnipresent threat that has brought some of the foremost organisations and their sophisticated datacentre infrastructures to their knees. According to recent report by Bloomberg, hackers have stolen data centre credentials from major...
Don’t let scammers score a try at the Rugby World Cup
Amid the excitement and anticipation of the Rugby World Cup being held in France, there is a darker game unfolding: cybercriminals lurking in the shadows are ready to intercept unsuspecting fans searching for last-minute deals. They exploit the eagerness, the hunger...
Fortify your defences with network security practices
In today's interconnected world, network security is of paramount importance for businesses. While rapid advancements in technology have empowered organisations, they have also provided new avenues for cyber attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. By Nemanja Krstić,...
Critical infrastructure benefits as AI gets smarter
With technology advancing at an astonishing pace, AI has emerged as a defining trend in today's business arena. Enterprises across all sectors are prioritising this technology, embracing its transformative potential to drive change and growth. By Marcel Bruyns, sales...
Effective antidotes to modern cyber adversaries
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, it's evident that we're no longer facing the hackers of yesteryears, but a formidable breed of modern adversaries. By Armand Kruger, head of cyber security at NEC XON As the head of cyber security at NEC XON, I've...
Cyber threats an increasing danger for all organisations
The rise in cyber threats, the continuous advancement of digital transformation and tougher privacy regulations means that data management has become imperative. In the latest State of email security report, 72% of companies are expected to be affected in 2023 by a...
Trust, human connection key brand differentiators in the AI era
A changing world is shaking up customer expectations, putting pressure on brands to step up. Even amidst rising costs, customers seek engagement that goes beyond mere transactions -- specifically personalised experiences that match their evolving priorities. Zuko...
FutureBank, IDVerse partner to fight cybercrime
Embedded finance platform FutureBank has partnered with digital ID verification company IDVerse to accelerate customer onboarding through swift and secure digital identity verification (IDV). Through this partnership, new FutureBank customers can access the IDVerse...
From disaster to digital resilience
The evolving nature of cyberattacks pose a constant threat to organisations, and staying up-to-date with the latest technology is no longer sufficient to ensure security. By Aslam Tajbhai, solutions architect at DMP South Africa With the emergence of artificial...