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Cyber Crime

Here’s why South Africa should emulate Australia’s cyber security strategy
Opinion
/ 18 September 2024

Here’s why South Africa should emulate Australia’s cyber security strategy

South Africa’s model for countering cyber crimes focuses on retribution whereas that of Australia is a proactive and multifaceted approach

By Casper Lӧtter
South African banks scramble as cybercriminals up the ante
Business
/ 28 July 2024

South African banks scramble as cybercriminals up the ante

Cyber thefts attacking banks in ever new ways is a global problem that targets unsuspecting personal bank account holders

By Anathi Madubela
Huawei Cape Town Tech Club hosts dynamic dialogue on accelerating industrial intelligence
Partner Content
/ 16 May 2024

Huawei Cape Town Tech Club hosts dynamic dialogue on accelerating industrial intelligence

Security upgrades and new technology that allows for faster downloads announced, among others

By Huawei Enterprise South Africa
Protect your business by protecting your data
Partner Content
/ 23 February 2024

Protect your business by protecting your data

Effective data security includes implementing robust data encryption measures, stringent access controls and regular staff training programmes

By Standard Bank
Raise wiser children, not taller fences
Article
/ 16 May 2014

Raise wiser children, not taller fences

We can’t hope to shield our kids from any and all cyber-abuse, but we can equip them to deal with it

By Staff Reporter
SA business faces cyber invasion
Article
/ 5 April 2014

SA business faces cyber invasion

SA businesses face unprecedented levels of cyber attacks as global security vulnerabilities against systems reach their highest recorded level.

By Staff Reporter
Spying far worse in South Africa than the US
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Spying far worse in South Africa than the US

In terms of both ­legislation and practical reality, South Africans have faced far closer scrutiny of their private communication than US citizens.

By Phillip De Wet and Alistair Fairweather
If you want cyber peace, prepare for cyber war
Article
/ 14 June 2013

If you want cyber peace, prepare for cyber war

How vulnerable is South Africa to cyber attacks that have the potential to threaten national security?

By Staff Reporter
Defending the country’s cyber space
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Defending the country’s cyber space

There isn’t much going for cyber defenders.

By Staff Reporter
Defending SA’s cyber borders
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Defending SA’s cyber borders

Information security is becoming an important tool in protecting citizens, companies and the government from cyber crime and cyber terrorism.

By Staff Reporter
US defence chief accuses China of cyber spying
Article
/ 1 June 2013

US defence chief accuses China of cyber spying

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has accused China of waging cyber espionage against the United States.

By Staff Reporter
A playground for faceless criminals
Article
/ 24 May 2013

A playground for faceless criminals

Online offences cost the SA economy millions, have dire implications for the victims, and are on the rise.

By Thalia Holmes
Man who almost ‘broke the net’
Analysis
/ 24 May 2013

Man who almost ‘broke the net’

Did Sven Kamphuis lead mega cyber attacks on the West or is his reputation being inflated by his foes?

By Giles Tremlett
Mobile devices not protected in SA
Article
/ 5 April 2013

Mobile devices not protected in SA

A study shows few South Africans are taking necessary precautions to keep their mobile devices safe and secure when accessing the internet.

By Staff Reporter
Enter the perplexing password
Article
/ 12 October 2012

Enter the perplexing password

The accepted doctrine about how to create these annoying codes is failing our security, writes Oliver Burkeman.

By Oliver Burkeman
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Article
/ 26 January 2012

Davos calls for clear laws against cybercrime

Davos has called for global action against cybercrime, saying countries should have clear laws against it.

By Hui Min Neo
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Article
/ 22 September 2011

Cybercrime: Is it out of control?

Spam, phishing, viruses, malware and identity theft … cyber criminals are getting more audacious. Can anything be done?

By Misha Glenny
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Article
/ 5 September 2011

Calls for BBM decryption not for spy purposes

Kopeng Obed Bapela has called for the decryption of BlackBerry Messenger-type services should there be an increase in cybercrime in the space.

By Gareth Vorster
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Article
/ 16 August 2011

Bank cyber fraud more lucrative than drugs trade

New forms of fraud are emerging that are making bank cyber fraud even more lucrative than the drug trade, says an auditing expert.

By Evan Pickworth
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Article
/ 21 June 2011

Local business ‘underinsured against hacking’

An estimated 60% of South African businesses are not insured against cyberattacks while most are not aware insurance against these attacks exists.

By Zeenat Moorad
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Article
/ 10 June 2011

Cyber threats in SA up after Bin Laden’s death, Libya

ESET has highlighted new cyber scams emerging in South Africa following the recent killing of Osama bin Laden and ongoing conflict in Libya.

By Staff Reporter

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