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How Can South African Enterprises Embrace Air-Gapped Security?
South African organizations are becoming increasingly vigilant about addressing the growing cyberthreat landscape. In fact, more local companies are prioritizing cyber risk mitigation than the global average. Despite these efforts, the financial impact of unauthorized access and cyberattacks has been significant.…
”Only 5% of South African Businesses Cyber Ready as AI Accelerates Threat Landscape” – Cisco
According to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, only 5% of organizations in South Africa are fully prepared to defend against modern attacks. Accelerating AI threats are also leaving most South African businesses vulnerable to attacks as they remain at the…
GriffithRAT Malware: 5 Tips Protect Yourself
GriffithRAT is typically disguised as files containing financial trend analysis or investment advice. These deceptive tactics target both organizations and individual traders who unknowingly download the malware. Once downloaded, it enables attackers to steal login credentials, capture screenshots/webcam streams, log…
Kaspersky Detects New Malware Targeting Fintech & Online Trading Platforms
Kaspersky revealed the discovery of GriffithRAT – a new and highly sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, online trading platforms, and betting firms worldwide, including in the UAE, Egypt, Türkiye, and South Africa. Distributed via Skype and Telegram…
Bridging the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap: A Global & African Imperative
The digital age has brought unparalleled opportunities for innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. At the same time, it has also introduced a growing array of cyber threats that challenge the resilience of organizations, governments, and individuals worldwide. The 2024 Cybersecurity…
Nigeria & Mali Lead West Africa in DDoS Attacks for Late 2024, Says NETSCOUT
West Africa’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape was led by Nigeria and Mali, as revealed in NETSCOUT’s recently released Threat Intelligence Report for July to December 2024, which delves into trends and methodologies used in attacks globally. Nigeria was…
SOFTSWISS Steps into the South African iGaming Tech Spotlight
SOFTSWISS, a global iGaming software, has officially entered the South African market, marking a daring new chapter in its international expansion strategy as a sponsor of Africa Tech Week 2025, taking place in Cape Town from 3–4 June. The company,…
Kaspersky Launches ‘Case 404’ Cybersecurity Game
In a new report covering Q2 2024 – Q1 2025, Kaspersky has found over 250,000 cyberattacks disguised as popular anime, among other shows and streaming platforms favored by a younger audience. Over 65% of Gen Z regularly watch anime, making…
The Digital Divide’s Dark Side: Cybersecurity in African Higher Education
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…
Africa’s Banking Boom Faces Cyber Risks
As African banks continue to bring financial services to millions of the unbanked, an escalating crisis is building: a severe shortage of cybersecurity skills. Cyberattacks now rank among the leading concerns of African financial institutions, with 59% identifying cybercrime as…
Old Mutual Warns of Rising Deepfake Scams in South Africa
According to Sumsub’s cybersecurity research, South Africa experienced a staggering 1200% increase in deepfake-related attacks within a single year, marking the highest reported surge worldwide. A recent Kaspersky survey revealed a concerning statistic: up to 80% of South Africans struggle…
Telecommunications & IT Companies Form the Next Frontier for Growth & Cyber Crime across Africa
There is both good news and bad news for telecommunications and IT companies across Africa. The positive news, according to global management consulting firm McKinsey, is that the trends shaping mobile, wireless and broadband communications across the continent indicate a strong…
Mimecast Strengthens SA Channel with First Distribution Partnership
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,…
5 Tips to Protect Yourself from Cyber-Face Attacks
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…
Binance Rolls Out a AI-Driven Threat Detection Suite
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 South…
Check Point’s April 2025 Threat Index Identifies ‘Most Wanted Malware’
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…
