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Why Are AML & Cybersecurity Critical to Africa’s Crypto Future?
As we close Cybersecurity Awareness Month, one message stands out: Africa’s digital transformation depends on trust. Cryptocurrency is no longer on the fringe—it’s becoming part of daily life across the continent, reshaping how people send money, invest, and build businesses.…
Lula Urges SMEs to Safeguard Their Digital Future with 6 Cybersecurity Tips
With one in three South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) falling victim to cyberattacks, the digital threat landscape is no longer a distant concern—it’s a daily reality. SME services provider Lula is calling on small business owners to take…
Mimecast Appoints New Customer Revenue Head
South African-founded and now UK-headquartered company Mimecast has announced Graham Douglas as its new Chief Customer Revenue Officer. In his new role, Douglas will lead Mimecast’s global customer and revenue operations, uniting customer success, sales, and go-to-market strategy to accelerate the company’s…
10 Steps to Safeguard Your Personal Data on Android
Your Android smartphone is the hub of your digital life. It’s a bank, shopping mall, photo album, GPS navigator, business tool, and so much more that you can keep in your pocket. But along with the convenience and power that…
NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report Uncovers West Africa’s DDoS Endurance Test
West Africa is facing a new dimension of cyberthreats. While the number of attacks often dominates headlines, a quieter but equally dangerous trend is emerging: prolonged, ‘slow burn’ distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that can hold critical services offline…
Kaspersky Introduces a New Training for AI Cybersecurity Beginners & Engineers
The advent of LLMs has revolutionized the way companies develop and interact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, while simultaneously introducing new and intricate security challenges. A Kaspersky study has revealed that already in 2024 more than half of companies have…
Futurex Partners with Spire Solutions to Deliver Enterprise Encryption
The Middle East cybersecurity market is projected to grow from USD 16.75 billion in 2025 to USD 26.04 billion by 2030, driven by rapid digital adoption and strengthened by regional initiatives such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Kuwait’s Vision 2035,…
How to Avoid Putting Kids at Risk When Posting Photos
According to Kaspersky’s “Growing Up Online” research results, nearly half of all the survey participants (47%) from South Africa post pictures or videos of their children or share posts about their children on social media. 29% of these parents also…
2 Global Companies in Software & Cloud Solutions Recognized in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SAM
SoftwareOne and Crayon, have announced their recognition as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Asset Management (SAM) Managed Services. This recognition comes as SoftwareOne and Crayon continue to integrate their global capabilities, following their combination in…
How to Identify ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams: 6 Expert-Warning Signs
Searches for “pig butchering scams” have soared by 300% over the past month as WhatsApp removed over 6.8 million accounts allegedly linked to global criminal “pig butchering” scam operations in August. These ‘pig butchering’ scams have become the world’s most lucrative criminal…
Emtel Partners with NEC XON to Modernise Cybersecurity Capabilities
Emtel has announced a strategic partnership with NEC XON, a ICT systems integrator in Africa, to modernise and strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities in response to the increasingly complex global threat landscape. NEC XON Head of Cybersecurity, Armand Kruger: “Cyberattacks, especially…
5 Reasons South Africa’s Public Sector Must Prioritize Cybersecurity in 2025
South Africa’s public sector is embracing digital transformation to deliver services more efficiently and connect with citizens in new ways. But as government systems move online, cybercriminals are following close behind. The latest whitepaper from NTT reveals why stronger cyber…
Why Cybersecurity Can Make or Break South Africa’s Public Sector
In an era where digital transformation is not just an option but a necessity, South Africa’s public sector is at a tipping point. Government departments, state-owned enterprises, and public services are increasingly relying on online platforms, cloud infrastructure, and interconnected…
Cyberthreat Trends: Infostealer & Ransomware on the Rise in South Africa
According to data from Kaspersky, 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks were detected in Sub-Saharan Africa in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025). The region recorded more than a double increase in spyware, as well as 64%…
Kaspersky Introduces 2 Cybersecurity Solutions Targeting Medium-Sized Businesses
As cyber threats grow increasingly complex and costly, mid-sized businesses find themselves facing sophisticated attacks that exploit legitimate tools and use advanced tactics to evade detection. At the same time, limited budgets and a shortage of skilled cybersecurity personnel make…
Check Point Acquires AI-native Security Platform to Deliver End-to-End AI Security for Enterprises
“AI is transforming every business process, but it also introduces new attack surfaces,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO at Check Point Software Technologies. Enterprises are rapidly embedding large language models, generative AI, and autonomous agents into core workflows. This accelerates innovation…
