The view that cybersecurity is not a core function must change so that digitalisation does not create vulnerability in the mining industry
Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise
‘The government needs to invest and prioritise cybersecurity to protect South Africa from criminals, terrorists, hackers, nation-state actors and other national security threats’
South Africa’s model for countering cyber crimes focuses on retribution whereas that of Australia is a proactive and multifaceted approach
The summit will take place in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 & 22 October
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South Africa ranks fifth on the list of countries most affected by cybercrime. More troubling, say experts, is that many incidents go unreported out of fear of reputational damage or lack of confidence in law enforcement, so the true scale and impact of cybercrime is likely even higher.
Despite advanced technological safeguards, the human element remains one of the weakest links in cybersecurity. In the rush of daily life, the importance of vigilant online behaviour is often overlooked.
It aims to upskill 3 million Africans in the digital and cybersecurity space
In 2021, South Africa had the third-highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide and it cost the economy R2.2-billion a year
A cool and calm head is the greatest protection against a hack that could ruin your life
Apply physical security measures in cyberspace; if you won’t open your door to a stranger, why accept offers and requests from strangers online?
Recent cyberattacks at the department of justice and the space agency highlight the extent of our naïveté
South Africa, too, is vulnerable to cyber attacks and needs to take steps to secure its digital futur
New research shows that there were fewer cryptocurrency-related crimes in 2020 — a bumper year for the digital asset. But the biggest scam originated in South Africa
But some countries – such as Egypt – have cracked down on the social media app, which grew apace with the pandemic
South Africa is disproportionately targeted by cybercriminals. Digital attacks call for digital solutions and technology is a the prime weapon in this fight
Schooling is stuck in the 1950s, but technology must be blended with the basics of education
Google has a number of tools and apps that parents may find useful