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New iPhone launch Once Again Ignites Scam Campaigns Worldwide
As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scams exploiting the device’s launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and financial information. These attacks…
Samsung and Loop Partner to Make Device Security & Management Affordable for Kenyan Businesses
Kenyan businesses can now access Samsung’s Knox platform, a unified system for endpoint device security and management, essentially providing a single dashboard to protect and manage every company device. Knox guards against cyber threats and streamlines IT operations through a…
Group-IB and BOCRA Join Forces to Strengthen Botswana’s Cybersecurity
Group-IB, a creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) to strengthen cooperation in tackling cybercrime and enhancing digital threat resilience across Botswana, helping…
The Alarming Rise of Digital Scams in SA
One of the fastest-growing online threats facing South Africans today is the rise of digital scams. According to Statista, as of January 2024, women aged 25 to 34 made up 15.8% of all social media users in South Africa—a slightly…
Kaspersky Warns of The Looming Threats of Web Session Hijacking
A new Kaspersky report reveals that 87% of randomly surveyed websites display cookie notifications, yet most users remain unaware of the serious threats posed by these small data files. Cookies are text files stored by browsers to enhance website functionality and…
Why is Addressing Digital Illiteracy Critical for Cyber Resilience?
As International Literacy Day (8 September) approaches, much of the conversation will rightly focus on the power of reading and writing. But in today’s hyper-connected world, there’s another critical, yet often overlooked form of literacy that deserves attention: digital literacy.…
FNB Warns Against Fraudsters Selling Business Accounts to Non-Residents
FNB has warned the public about a fraud that involves criminals selling FNB Business Accounts to individuals who reside outside the borders of South Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The fraud sees criminals falsely presenting themselves as FNB representatives…
HCLTech & Rubrik to Deliver Multi-Layered Cybersecurity
With ransomware attacks and the cost to recover on the rise, preventative measures alone can’t guarantee business continuity. Rubrik’s 2025 State of Data Security Report found that 90% of IT and security leaders reported a cyberattack against their organization in…
Binance: “Beware of fake support calls targeting your API”
It starts with a simple phone call. On the other end of the line is someone who sounds “official”—calm, professional, and claiming to be from customer support. They warn you about urgent “security updates” and guide you to change your…
Mimecast Appoints New Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Mimecast announces Leslie Nielsen has joined the company as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Nielsen is a 25+ year cybersecurity veteran who joins Mimecast from Klaviyo, a high-growth marketing automation platform, where he served as SVP and CISO. At Klaviyo,…
Kaspersky Highlights Changes in Cyberthreat Landscape Across Africa
According to Kaspersky, Sub-Saharan Africa saw 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks detected in the first half of 2025. The region recorded more than a double increase in spyware, 64% more password stealer attacks, and 12% more backdoor infections…
Trend Micro Unmasks Scammers and Offers Protection Tips
Trend Micro’s investigation revealed that scammers read from scripts and manage their finances meticulously through cryptocurrency wallets. The infrastructure includes domain registrars, SMS blasting services, and well-established communication channels—all designed to create the illusion of a legitimate business. These scams,…
How to Keep your Smartphone, Data & Money Safe
In South Africa, the biggest mobile threats are not the high-tech hacks and breaches you see in the news. Familiar risks like SIM-swap fraud and phishing remain far more common. TCL examines common mobile security threats and guides how to…
New KnowBe4 Report Finds Key African Industries May Be Dangerously Overestimating Cyber Defences
KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today released its new report “Africa Human Risk Management Report 2025”. The report reveals a mismatch between employer perceptions and employee experience of organisational cybersecurity in key African…
White paper: Cyber-Resilience for a Future-Ready Public Sector in South Africa
Improved IT Security and Business Resilience Is Now Critical to South Africa’s Public Sector Success Cyberattacks are escalating globally, with high-value sectors such as public sector, manufacturing, finance, and insurance being frequent targets due to their sensitive data and intellectual…
Is AI Underrated As a Travel Agent?
According to Kaspersky’s recent global survey, less than a third (23%) of respondents from South Africa trust AI to plan trips; however, 98% of those that do are satisfied with this experience, with 83% planning to use it in the future. In…
