The digital revolution is transforming African education, with universities embracing online learning and digital systems. However, this progress brings a crucial challenge: cybersecurity. Are African higher education institutions (HEIs) prepared for the escalating cyber threats? The Growing Threat Landscape African…
Social engineering remains the most pervasive form of cyberattack for one reason: humans are easier to hack into than most machines. Exploiting our psychological, personality, or behavioural weaknesses, cybercriminals can dupe us to get unauthorised access to systems or gain…
Protecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from cyber threats goes beyond traditional firewalls. A zero-trust approach is now essential, offering enhanced security against insider threats and risks associated with remote work. Despite the initial investment, transitioning to zero trust is…
As the nation prepares to cast its votes in the upcoming national election on 29 May, the digital landscape is humming with discussions, opinions, and potential pitfalls. “In a time where every post, like, and share carries significant weight, navigating…
The optimal strategy for averting MFA fatigue episodes within organizations is to abstain from utilizing push notifications. Warns KnowBe4, a team of free-thinking techies, who look at IT security issues a little differently. Where other IT security companies may value…
In the fast-evolving landscape of technological advancements, the 2024 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum has sounded a stark warning: AI-generated misinformation and disinformation rank second only to extreme weather as global risks. This revelation underscores the profound…