Security and Legal

Kaspersky: Incidence of new malicious files rose to 380k a day in 2021

Jan 10, 2022

Cybercriminals started spreading threats associated with the Linux operating system more actively than ever.

OT threats are on the rise – are you prepared?

Jan 7, 2022

Motivations behind the attacks range from gaining a profit through extortion, stealing intellectual property, to simply testing infrastructure resilience.

Evolution of cybersecurity: The end of passwords as we know them

Jan 6, 2022

As biometric tech becomes more sophisticated and adopted, it’s only a matter of time until we can forget complicated passwords

Is industry inertia keeping SIM-swap fraud alive?

Dec 1, 2021

Verification processes should be augmented using other technologies such as voice biometrics

Rethinking security strategy: Back to the future

Nov 28, 2021

Highly skilled professionals will sooner or later be hit by targeted attacks

Making IT asset disposal sustainable

Nov 23, 2021

The new trend is to refurbish rather than recycle; many firms are finding ways to maximise profits through green initiatives

South Africa must protect its whistle-blowers or lose the fight against corruption

Nov 15, 2021

Corruption has become embedded in South African society and robs citizens of employment, services and social support

Greater virtualisation and internet-connected devices bring new risks

Nov 14, 2021

Ransomware actors disrupt production in organisations that cannot afford downtime to feel the pressure and pay ransoms.

What to look out for to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime

Oct 27, 2021

According to the recently released SABRIC Annual Crime Statistics 2020, social engineering (phishing, vishing and SMishing) continue to be the primary method employed by criminals when targeting victims across digital channels. As cybercrime continues to rise, SABRIC...