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The case for digital identity in South Africa

The case for digital identity in South AfricaNielsen

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Cybercrimes Act: What you need to knowZaakir Mohamed and Shuaib Vahed

Bluegrass Digital achieves prestigious cyber essentials certification

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Bluegrass Digital achieves prestigious cyber essentials certification

Bluegrass Digital 11 Jun 2024

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Skills Development & Training

Most desired tech skills in today's workplace

10 Jun 2024

ShinyHunters (also known as ShinyCorp) is an international cyber threat group that first emerged in 2020. Source: Dall-E 3

Cybersecurity

Half a billion customers compromised in Ticketmaster breach

4 Jun 2024

Apple has evolved its Find My service to be always on which benefits device users, but also compromises safety.

Cybersecurity

Apple may have turned Wi-Fi routers into a privacy threat

Lindsey Schutters 22 May 2024

Richard Frost, product head at Armata

Cybersecurity

Consumers must beware of Tap and Go fraud

6 May 2024

5 ways your small business can strengthen its cybersecurity defence

SMEs

5 ways your small business can strengthen its cybersecurity defence

Clement Sibiya 26 Apr 2024

Jacke Smith, head of Buyers Trust

Cybersecurity

Malware's AI-powered evolution threatens your money

15 Apr 2024

How to avoid online ticket fraud

Events

How to avoid online ticket fraud

27 Mar 2024

Apple has found success with its Macs after moving to homebaked silicon because of the incredible battery endurance. Source: Apple Newsroom

Cybersecurity

How the 'GoFetch' attack could target your Mac

Lindsey Schutters 25 Mar 2024

South African business database hack raises alert for millions of companies

Cybersecurity

South African business database hack raises alert for millions of companies

12 Mar 2024

Source:

Medtech

Unmasking deepfakes: Navigating the threat to medical professional identity and trust

Brenda Kubheka-Chauke 7 Mar 2024

Cybersecurity in agriculture: A critical factor for South Africa's food security

Agriculture

Cybersecurity in agriculture: A critical factor for South Africa's food security

7 Mar 2024

SA's cybercrime hotspot status intensifies need for cybersecurity in logistics

Logistics & Transport

SA's cybercrime hotspot status intensifies need for cybersecurity in logistics

27 Feb 2024

Cybersecurity threat report points to PDF and Discord malware danger

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity threat report points to PDF and Discord malware danger

16 Feb 2024

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Hospitality

SA hospitality sector a target for new malware campaign

Ross Anderson 15 Feb 2024

SMEs are most at risk to cyber treats Source: Disruptivo/Unsplash

Cybersecurity

SA is a cyberattack hotspot and SMEs are most at risk

14 Feb 2024

Businesses and consumers must protect personal data in the digital era

Cybersecurity

Businesses and consumers must protect personal data in the digital era

8 Feb 2024

The looming threat: Cybersecurity and small to medium businesses in South Africa

SMEs

The looming threat: Cybersecurity and small to medium businesses in South Africa

Darren Hamburg, Great 4 Business 6 Feb 2024

Mimecast email security will deep scan QR code URLs to counter rising ‘quishing’ attacks

Cybersecurity

Mimecast email security will deep scan QR code URLs to counter rising ‘quishing’ attacks

5 Feb 2024

Taylor Swift's deepfake 'nudes': a wake-up call to the dangers of AI

Lifestyle

Taylor Swift's deepfake 'nudes': a wake-up call to the dangers of AI

30 Jan 2024

Gur Geva, founder of iiDENTIFii

Technology

Is voice banking the Achilles heel of consumer security?

24 Jan 2024

Source: Markus Spiske/Unsplash

Cybersecurity

Kaspersky exposed iPhone vulnerability at heart of Operation Triangulation

15 Jan 2024

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Cyber Law

Cybersecurity breaches: Can you afford not to be insured?

Andrew Naidoo 8 Dec 2023

Mitigating corporate risk of widespread software dependency

Software

Mitigating corporate risk of widespread software dependency

EscrowSure 8 Dec 2023

Omnisient recognised as a privacy leader in helping to build customer trust

Data & Analytics

Omnisient recognised as a privacy leader in helping to build customer trust

Julian Diaz, Omnisient 23 Nov 2023

Protecting your business: navigating the rising tide of phishing scams in South Africa

Cybersecurity

Protecting your business: navigating the rising tide of phishing scams in South Africa

ASUS 23 Nov 2023

Source: Cottonbro studio/Pexels

Cybersecurity

Cybereason exposes Winnti campaign and achieves industry recognition

21 Nov 2023

Check Point and Netcampus tackle unemployment through cybersecurity training

Cybersecurity

Check Point and Netcampus tackle unemployment through cybersecurity training

20 Nov 2023

Securing the future of payments: What businesses need to know about payment security

Financial Services

Securing the future of payments: What businesses need to know about payment security

Ecentric Payment Systems 14 Nov 2023

Vodacom Business shares an important cybersecurity message

Cybersecurity

Vodacom Business shares an important cybersecurity message

We-Worldwide 13 Nov 2023

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HR & ManagementMost desired tech skills in today's workplace

10 Jun 2024

ShinyHunters (also known as ShinyCorp) is an international cyber threat group that first emerged in 2020. Source: Dall-E 3

ICTHalf a billion customers compromised in Ticketmaster breach

4 Jun 2024

Apple has evolved its Find My service to be always on which benefits device users, but also compromises safety.

ICTApple may have turned Wi-Fi routers into a privacy threat

Lindsey Schutters 22 May 2024

Richard Frost, product head at Armata

ICTConsumers must beware of Tap and Go fraud

6 May 2024

5 ways your small business can strengthen its cybersecurity defence

Entrepreneurship5 ways your small business can strengthen its cybersecurity defence

Clement Sibiya 26 Apr 2024

Jacke Smith, head of Buyers Trust

ICTMalware's AI-powered evolution threatens your money

15 Apr 2024

How to avoid online ticket fraud

LifestyleHow to avoid online ticket fraud

27 Mar 2024

Apple has found success with its Macs after moving to homebaked silicon because of the incredible battery endurance. Source: Apple Newsroom

ICTHow the 'GoFetch' attack could target your Mac

Lindsey Schutters 25 Mar 2024

South African business database hack raises alert for millions of companies

ICTSouth African business database hack raises alert for millions of companies

12 Mar 2024

Source:

HealthcareUnmasking deepfakes: Navigating the threat to medical professional identity and trust

Brenda Kubheka-Chauke 7 Mar 2024

Cybersecurity in agriculture: A critical factor for South Africa's food security

AgricultureCybersecurity in agriculture: A critical factor for South Africa's food security

7 Mar 2024

SA's cybercrime hotspot status intensifies need for cybersecurity in logistics

Logistics & TransportSA's cybercrime hotspot status intensifies need for cybersecurity in logistics

27 Feb 2024

Cybersecurity threat report points to PDF and Discord malware danger

ICTCybersecurity threat report points to PDF and Discord malware danger

16 Feb 2024

Source: Cottonbro studio via

Tourism & TravelSA hospitality sector a target for new malware campaign

Ross Anderson 15 Feb 2024

SMEs are most at risk to cyber treats Source: Disruptivo/Unsplash

ICTSA is a cyberattack hotspot and SMEs are most at risk

14 Feb 2024

Businesses and consumers must protect personal data in the digital era

ICTBusinesses and consumers must protect personal data in the digital era

8 Feb 2024

The looming threat: Cybersecurity and small to medium businesses in South Africa

EntrepreneurshipThe looming threat: Cybersecurity and small to medium businesses in South Africa

Darren Hamburg, Great 4 Business 6 Feb 2024

Mimecast email security will deep scan QR code URLs to counter rising ‘quishing’ attacks

ICTMimecast email security will deep scan QR code URLs to counter rising ‘quishing’ attacks

5 Feb 2024

Taylor Swift's deepfake 'nudes': a wake-up call to the dangers of AI

LifestyleTaylor Swift's deepfake 'nudes': a wake-up call to the dangers of AI

30 Jan 2024

Gur Geva, founder of iiDENTIFii

ICTIs voice banking the Achilles heel of consumer security?

24 Jan 2024

Source: Markus Spiske/Unsplash

ICTKaspersky exposed iPhone vulnerability at heart of Operation Triangulation

15 Jan 2024

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

LegalCybersecurity breaches: Can you afford not to be insured?

Andrew Naidoo 8 Dec 2023

Mitigating corporate risk of widespread software dependency

ICTMitigating corporate risk of widespread software dependency

EscrowSure 8 Dec 2023

Omnisient recognised as a privacy leader in helping to build customer trust

ICTOmnisient recognised as a privacy leader in helping to build customer trust

Julian Diaz, Omnisient 23 Nov 2023

Protecting your business: navigating the rising tide of phishing scams in South Africa

ICTProtecting your business: navigating the rising tide of phishing scams in South Africa

ASUS 23 Nov 2023

Source: Cottonbro studio/Pexels

ICTCybereason exposes Winnti campaign and achieves industry recognition

21 Nov 2023

Check Point and Netcampus tackle unemployment through cybersecurity training

ICTCheck Point and Netcampus tackle unemployment through cybersecurity training

20 Nov 2023

Securing the future of payments: What businesses need to know about payment security

FinanceSecuring the future of payments: What businesses need to know about payment security

Ecentric Payment Systems 14 Nov 2023

Vodacom Business shares an important cybersecurity message

ICTVodacom Business shares an important cybersecurity message

We-Worldwide 13 Nov 2023

Cyber risks could derail the adoption of the Production Possibility Frontier

ICTCyber risks could derail the adoption of the Production Possibility Frontier

Bullion PR & Communication 9 Nov 2023

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LegalRansomware: What is an organisation's obligation to prevent fraud?

Karl Blom & Laone Setshedi 6 Nov 2023

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ICTWorld Online Networking Day 2023 shows power of convergence

30 Oct 2023

#CybersecurityMonth: EMEA faces surge of DDoS attacks in H1 2023

ICT#CybersecurityMonth: EMEA faces surge of DDoS attacks in H1 2023

Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2023

Cellular connectivity is the unsung hero of SA retail

RetailCellular connectivity is the unsung hero of SA retail

Tobie van Schalwyk 24 Oct 2023

Source:

FinanceVisa study: Overconfidence exposes consumers to fraud risk

18 Oct 2023

#CybersecurityMonth: SA enterprises can benefit from AI cyber protection

ICT#CybersecurityMonth: SA enterprises can benefit from AI cyber protection

Steven Kenny 17 Oct 2023

SMBs grapple with staying ahead of cybersecurity challenges, new research reveals

EntrepreneurshipSMBs grapple with staying ahead of cybersecurity challenges, new research reveals

13 Oct 2023

#CybersecurityMonth: What are Passkeys and why is it the future of online security?

ICT#CybersecurityMonth: What are Passkeys and why is it the future of online security?

Lindsey Schutters 11 Oct 2023

#CybersecurityMonth: Cyber-attack insurance is a complicated necessity

ICT#CybersecurityMonth: Cyber-attack insurance is a complicated necessity

Martin Potgieter 11 Oct 2023

#CybersecurityMonth: One question can keep you safe from phishing scams

ICT#CybersecurityMonth: One question can keep you safe from phishing scams

10 Oct 2023