The vulnerability of things

There is a disconnect between business and the IT department, as most executives on the ‘business’ side don’t fully grasp the very real risks posed by today’s advanced cyber threats. Coupled with this, the technical department too often doesn’t have the influence...

Maintaining cyber-security when travelling

It is easy for users to overlook cyber-security measures when on a holiday or a business trip. Kaspersky Lab’s experts share advice on what you need to do to make sure your hotel WiFi access is secure, you’re safe to buy tickets online and how you can respond if your...

Cybercrime grows, security budgets decline

The number of reported information security incidents around the world rose 48% to 42,8-million – the equivalent of 117 339 attacks per day in 2013. This is according to The Global State of Information Security Survey 2015, released yesterday by PwC in...

Technica grows local cyber security skills

Technica, provider of easily accessible and internationally accredited e-learning solutions, aims to redefine skills development in South Africa through the provision of interactive multi-media training, tailored to the South African marketplace. Initially designed...

The malware threat in Africa

Algeria leads Africa in terms of local and Web threats – well ahead of Egypt in second place. South Africa, followed by Kenya, saw a significant number of security incidents, though the number of users affected is one of the lowest in the region. Africa...