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Mimecast Strengthens SA Channel with First Distribution Partnership

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Mimecast, a global cybersecurity firm, has announced a strategic partnership with First Distribution, Africa's value-added distributor of cybersecurity, networking, cloud, and data center services. The collaboration aims to streamline channel partner engagement by providing them with the necessary tools, resources,...
Cybersecurity

5 Tips to Protect Yourself from Cyber-Face Attacks

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AI-powered facial attacks illustrate the changing perils of the digital age. A typical "face attack" starts with scammers collecting publicly available images and speech clips from social media. These actors create convincing video and audio clones that can spoof trusted...
Artificial Intelligence

Binance Rolls Out a AI-Driven Threat Detection Suite

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Africa’s growing crypto community is facing a new and unprecedented threat: AI-powered fraud. The same technology that powers smarter trading and personalized learning is now being exploited by scammers to mimic voices, generate lifelike deepfakes, and hijack accounts. In...
Cybersecurity

Check Point’s April 2025 Threat Index Identifies ‘Most Wanted Malware’

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FakeUpdates remains the most prevalent malware this month, impacting 6% of organizations globally, followed closely by Remcos and AgentTesla. Check Point Software Technologies, an AI-powered, cloud-delivered cybersecurity platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for April 2025, highlighting that 8...
Cybersecurity

Communications Sectors Remain Highly Targeted by DDoS Attacks Across North Africa – NETSCOUT

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The ICT sector in the countries of North Africa is well developed, with Morocco leading the continent in internet usage at 92.2%, followed by Libya at 88.5% and Tunisia at 84.9%. It should come as no surprise, then, that the region’s ICT...
Artificial Intelligence

The Evolution of AI in Phishing Attacks

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The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks...
Cybersecurity

What Businesses Get Wrong About Cybersecurity & How to Fix It

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of information security, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and significant new threats. While AI-driven solutions can enhance threat detection, automate responses, and improve compliance with stringent regulations like the Protection of Personal Information Act...
Cybersecurity

Become a Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and Safeguard Your Organisation’s Information Assets

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In today’s digital economy, information security is a strategic priority. The threat landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations face increasing pressure to protect sensitive data, ensure regulatory compliance, and build trust with customers. This is where ISO/IEC 27001 steps...
Cybersecurity

40% of Enterprises Struggle with Cybersecurity in OT Digitalization, Says Kaspersky Study

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According to a study by Kaspersky and research by VDC Research on securing operational technology (OT) environments, among the primary risks are inadequate security measures and insufficient resources allocated to OT cybersecurity, challenges surrounding regulatory compliance, and the complexities...
Cybersecurity

AI and Cybersecurity: South Africa’s Next Battleground

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a double-edged sword in the world of cybersecurity. In South Africa, where cybercrime is on the rise, AI presents both an opportunity and a threat. From sophisticated cyberattacks to AI-driven defense mechanisms, the landscape is...
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