Browsing: Hackers

The first Thursday of May each year marks ‘World Password Day’, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the…

Every year, massive data breaches harm the public. The targets are email service providers, retailers and government agencies that store…

You’re about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you…

Cell C today announced that it wass aware that data compromised in the recent cybersecurity incident has been unlawfully disclosed…

In today’s always-on cloud-driven technology environment, companies – and their customers – expect their IT services to run constantly. While…

The payment of child maintenance, and other third-party funds, have been temporarily suspended following attempts to compromise the electronic payment…

by Fawn Ngo, University of South Florida In the United States, the Internet Crime Complaint Center serves as a critical…

On January 12, 2024, the Microsoft security team detected a nation-state attack targeting corporate systems. Swiftly activating their response process,…

In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a concerning rise in cybercrime. The figures are alarming: according to Sophos’ The State…

After a year’s hard work, it comes as no surprise that employees, small business owners and companies at large, look…

Cyber security has taken centre stage in South African commerce, and it’s no surprise, given the prevalence of ransomware attacks…

Ransomware attacks have been rising and it is companies that have a high level of preparedness who are weathering the…

In response to an Enforcement Notice issued by the Information Regulator of South Africa to Dis-Chem, following a data breach…

On the 31st of August 2023, the Information Regulator took action by issuing an Enforcement Notice against Dis-Chem, due to…

Within the complex world of cybersecurity, vulnerability management has been one of the most talked about topics. It started with…

The biggest misconception about cybersecurity any company can have is; “We’ll never come under attack”. The world’s rapid digitisation means…

Business email compromise (BEC), where criminals steal money by simply ‘asking for it’, is on the rise. According to an…

The average tenure of a Chief Security Information Officer lasts between one and two years, far less than the six years…

It is common to hear news reports about large data breaches, but what happens once your personal data is stolen?…

The use of spreadsheets in accounting and finance departments has vastly improved data analysis and enabled fast and accurate reporting,…

CoinDesk announced that Solana’s ecosystem is the latest to fall victim to a hack. More than 8,000 users’ hot wallets were affected…

Cybercriminals stole R90 million In physical cash through SASSA accounts from Postbank, a subsidiary of the South Africa Post Office.…

The Information Regulator of South Africa has given TransUnion credit bureau until Tuesday to submit details regarding the hacking incident that may have compromised…

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) revealed at the weekend that it had suffered a cyberattack that could have cost the…

In the internet-driven world, you’ve probably heard about data breaches a lot. If you’re still unaware of the meaning behind…