As digital banking gains popularity, criminals have adjusted their online and social engineering tactics
It is time to invest in tools and methodologies that put security back into the hands of your business
Simple strategies to protect your business from cyberattack
The increase in mental health challenges in our homes and workplaces calls for greater attention from our leaders
The assumption that investment in a robust security culture is a luxury is a costly mistake
South Africa is prone to cyberattacks and ripe for exploitation
Understanding how cybercriminals work minimises the risk of being a victim of crime
In 2021, South Africa had the third-highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide and it cost the economy R2.2-billion a year
Governments need to formalise cyber-related information sharing and cooperation to unify the response to cyberattacks
The odds of your company being hacked are much higher than you think. This can have devastating effects, as when Transnet had to declare force majeure a few months ago
The introduction of Popia brings responsibilities, but also opportunities as South Africa becomes viewed as a country with proper data regulations
South Africa, too, is vulnerable to cyber attacks and needs to take steps to secure its digital futur
Suspects appear in court on charges of fraud and forgery to intercept payments for title deed transfers and associated legal fees
Private data from more than 530-million Facebook accounts was placed onto an unsecured public database. This tool allows users to use their phone number to see if they were among the victims.
South Africa is disproportionately targeted by cybercriminals. Digital attacks call for digital solutions and technology is a the prime weapon in this fight
During times of crisis, people turn to trusted sources for accurate information. This leaves them vulnerable to cybercriminals
The company opened a case with the police and is in the process of sending a subpoena to the bank where the funds have been deposited
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A draft Bill aims to bring the growing threat of cybercrime into the open and provide the legal means to fight it.
Looking for live broadcasts of the 2014 Fifa World Cup on the internet can cost money or leave a malicious programme on your computer, experts warn.
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Researchers have uncovered information about a botnet found to have stolen two-million passwords from social networks and other online services.
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Experts say South Africa’s "paper thin" law enforcement has made the country fertile ground for cybercriminals, a problem that is costing SA billions.
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As SIM card fraud increases, banks and cellphone service providers are locked in a blame game about who could do more to prevent it.
The increase in cybercrime could mean the beginning of the end for internet freedom, says Jane Duncan.
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Cybercrime poses as huge a threat to SA as HIV and Aids, say experts. What is our government’s response? Watch the video to find out.
Six men who headed up a site which taught its users to defraud people of millions of pounds have been handed jail sentences in Britain.
Six men who headed up a site which taught its users to defraud people of millions of pounds have been handed jail sentences in Britain.
Social networks are "lucrative hot beds" for cyber scams as crooks endeavor to dupe users online, a Microsoft security report revealed on Thursday.
Cyber attacks slowing US and South Korean websites could enter a new phase on Friday by attacking personal computers
Some South Korean and United States internet sites were down or slowed to a crawl for a third day on Thursday after attacks by a hacker.
Cybercrime is rapidly spreading on Facebook as hackers prey on users who think the world’s top social networking site is a safe haven on the internet.
The government has identified at least 27 cases where a syndicate has swindled more than R199-million from government departments in four provinces over the past three years — using cyber-spyware.