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4 Trends Shaping Digital Payments in 2021
As the world went into pandemic lockdown in 2020, consumers shifted their spending habits to embrace contactless tap-and-go payments and online shopping. As stores closed and social distancing took hold, retailers worldwide moved their businesses online, embraced eCommerce and explored…
5 Ways to Improve 5G
5G is already having a huge impact on smartphone users worldwide and what they expect the technology to deliver in the future, according to the Five Ways to a Better 5G report from Ericsson. Research shows that increased awareness of service and…
8 Ways to Protect Against Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attack trends continue to evolve, and the current iterations are no exception. During the last year, malicious actors have attacked healthcare organisations, medical trials, schools, and shipping agencies. Considering the impact these modern attacks can have on organisations everywhere,…
7 Common Ways Cybercriminals Compromise Passwords
One of the most important parts of avoiding compromise is understanding how cybercriminals may attempt to gain access to your critical data, reveals Renee Tarun, VP of Information Security at Fortinet. He goes on to say that attack techniques continue…
6 Tips to Defend Against Ransomware Attacks
Over the last few years, the number of users encountering targeted ransomware – malware used to extort money from high-profile targets, such as corporations, government agencies, and municipal organisations – increased by 767%. With that in mind, here are 6…
5 Ways to Create the Perfect Remote Work Environment
Traditional work culture expectations are undergoing a paradigm shift, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent study, more than half of South Africans (53%) prefer the option of working from home at least once a week. Now more…
Top 7 Forex Trading Apps for 2021
Mobile phones these days aren’t merely for entertainment and conversations. It has also made a lot of things more convenient for many users, including trading. Trading via smartphones allows easier access to your account and more benefits any time of…
7 Ways to Protect Organisations from Ransomware Attacks
Over the past few years, the methods cybercriminals use to distribute ransomware has changed dramatically. While a few years ago, they would spread encrypted files on a large scale, today, their ransomware attacks have become more focused. Now, fraudsters examine…
5 Ways Cybercriminal Gangs Use Ransomware
Over the past few years, the methods cybercriminals use to distribute ransomware has changed dramatically. While a few years ago, they would spread encrypted files on a large scale, today, their ransomware attacks have become more focused. Now, fraudsters examine…
3 Cybersecurity Challenges Triggered by COVID-19 Lockdown
The global COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the everyday operations of businesses and as a result, the cyber risk still remains a grave concern as many business practices have been compromised. The ZA Central Registry organisation, which is the administrator of South…
Top 10 Most Imitated Companies in 2021 So Far
In a brand phishing attack, cybercriminals try to imitate the official website of a well-known brand by using a similar domain name or URL and web page design to the genuine site. The link to the fake website can be…
3 Steps to Effectively Organise Healthcare Data
As healthcare organisations scrambled to cope with huge surges in patient numbers in the wake of the pandemic, the past year has seen a major change in the adoption of technology and digital services. According to research by Aruba, a HPE company, as…
The 3 Real Challenges of WFH
It used to be called “telecommuting”. Already the term sounds archaic and has been rapidly displaced by the broader “Work from Home (WFH)” phrase that caught fire in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses all over the world have…
4 Tips to Protect Your Family Online
A recent survey revealed that 51.5% of South African children have been cyberbullied. “The reason for this is the increase in connected societies, more and more people are online, especially the youth,” says Simon Campbell-Young, co-founder and VP of global…
6 Ways to Create a Ransomware Mitigation Strategy
Ransomware attack trends continue to evolve, and the current iterations seen during the COVID-19 pandemic are no exception. During this time, malicious actors have attacked healthcare organisations, medical trials, schools, and shipping agencies. Considering the impact these modern attacks can…
5 Cybersecurity Tips for Startups
From 2020 being dubbed ‘the year of the side hustle’ to small businesses grappling to maintain continuity and profitability, despite these unprecedented times there has been a significant uprising in entrepreneurial activity the world over. Startups tend to be created…
