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How SaaS supply chains became cybersecurity’s new weak link
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is no longer an IT choice; it’s the operating system of business itself. From Salesforce to Workday and Microsoft 365 to Slack, the SaaS layer now underpins collaboration, analytics, and decision-making. Yet, while businesses enjoy the convenience, scalability,…
Cyber resilience moves from IT issue to board risk
Cybersecurity has shifted decisively from an IT concern to a core business risk, and South African organisations are feeling this change acutely. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 in collaboration with Accenture, highlights a global environment where cyber…
Old meets new: Kaspersky reviews the evolution of phishing threats in 2025
A new Kaspersky review reveals how cybercriminals revived and refined phishing techniques to target individuals and businesses in 2025, including calendar-based attacks, voice message deceptions and sophisticated multi-factor authentication (MFA) bypass schemes. The findings emphasise the critical need for user…
”Phishing & Social Engineering are the most Significant Risks for South African organizations”
According to ESET’s H2 2025 Threat Report, phishing and social engineering remain the most significant risks for South African organizations, accounting for 45.7% of detected threats. While phishing dominates the South African market, there has been an accelerated evolution in scam…
Why Should Human Awareness Be Your Best Cyber Defense
Organizations invest heavily in firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint tools, and vulnerability scanning. Of course, these are all necessary and valuable cybersecurity layers. But the one element that so often falls short is not the technology but the people who…
QR Code Phishing Emails Surge Globally
Attackers use QR codes in emails more frequently because they provide a simple and cost-effective way to conceal malicious URLs, evading detection by many protective solutions. Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky has reported a spike in phishing emails…
Did You Know Loyalty Programs Can Track Your Data?
Many consumers don’t realize that their favorite loyalty programs are practically a second currency. We swipe for points, miles, and cash back without hesitation. But the exchange rate can be steep. International Data Privacy Day on 28 January usually brings…
Kaspersky Detected a Scam Exploiting OpenAI’s Teamwork Features
Kaspersky has detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI’s organization creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam links or calling fraudulent phone numbers.…
Corr-Serve Strengthens South Africa’s Cybersecurity Market through Expanded Partnership
Corr-Serve, a South African value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Seceon, a provider of advanced cybersecurity technology, expanding local access to AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities. The enhanced agreement builds on more than seven…
8 Key Trends that will Define Africa’s Cyber Security Landscape in 2026
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. has released a definitive outlook on the 8 critical trends set to shape Africa’s digital turning point in 2026. The implementation of these will increasingly require the government, the private sector, and key civic institutions…
Why is Using AI to Protect Data from Cybercriminals Crucial?
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with hackers increasingly utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to execute sophisticated attacks against their targets. To defend against these AI-driven threats, organisations must adopt data protection solutions that harness AI – essentially, “fighting fire with…
Global Company in Network Video & Surveillance Joins CISA’s Secure by Design Program
Axis Communications has signed the United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure by Design pledge, signaling the company’s commitment to upholding and transparently communicating the cybersecurity posture of its products. A voluntary pledge that focuses on enterprise software products…
Kaspersky’s 4 Recommendations to Reduce Risk & Strengthen Resilience
The Kaspersky Security Bulletin reviews what shaped telecom cybersecurity in 2025 and what is likely to persist in 2026. In 2025, telecom operators faced four broad threat categories. Targeted intrusions (APTs) continued to focus on gaining stealthy access to operator…
‘Telecom threats from 2025 will carry into 2026 as new technology adds new risk’
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, supply-chain compromise, DDoS disruption and SIM-enabled fraud continued to pressure operators in 2025, while newer technology deployments introduced additional operational risk. In 2025, telecom operators faced 4 broad threat categories. Targeted intrusions (APTs) continued to…
Hayo Enhances NMR Platform to Combat SIM Swap Fraud & Mobile Theft
SIM swap scams are a major security concern worldwide, affecting an estimated 25% of mobile subscribers in some markets like Kenya, while surging by 1,055% in the UK last year, according to Cifas. At the same time, illegal, stolen, and…
Don’t fall into the Upside Down:4 Tips to Avoid Falling for Movie Scams
Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free streaming access, tricking users into visiting websites that can harvest personal information, financial details, and login credentials. This may result in identity theft and…
