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The Ransomware Dilemma: To Pay or Not to Pay?

Eva Sgroi -
The rise of ransomware attacks has become an alarming trend, causing business leaders to grapple with a difficult question: should they negotiate with ransomware attackers and pay the demanded ransom?  This dilemma poses many challenges, and businesses must weigh...
Company News

EMEA receives most DDOS attacks amid ongoing geopolitical unrest

Eva Sgroi -
Cybercriminals ramped up their nefarious activities during the first half of 2023. According to NETSCOUT’s latest Threat Intelligence Report, threat actors launched approximately 7.9 million distributed denial-of-service (DDoS*) attacks globally in 1H 2023, compared to just over 6 million...
Cybersecurity

6 tips to help protect yourself and your business from cyberattacks

Mamsi Nkosi -
Securing Your Social Media Accounts Now that you know how scammers operate and how to spot fake accounts, it's essential to take proactive measures to secure your social media presence. Here are six tips to help protect yourself and your business: 1....
Cybersecurity

How to Mitigate and Recover from Rising African Cyber Incidents

Eva Sgroi -
There’s no question that African businesses are being increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, with ransomware, spyware and backdoor incidents, as well as data leaks, becoming ever more prevalent. One such recent example is the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on...
Cybersecurity

Phishing Test Reveals Top Malicious Email Subjects are HR Related

Eva Sgroi -
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the results of its Q2 2023 top-clicked phishing report. The results include the top email subjects clicked on in phishing tests and reflect the...
Company News

Cybercriminals Exposed: ESET Researchers Crack the Code

Eva Sgroi -
Cybercriminals, Asylum Ambuscade have been exposed. The group has been active since 2020, and recently caught the attention of cybersecurity researchers. The group that has launched attacks on Ukraine's neighboring countries targets individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), banking...
Cybersecurity

Almost $30K was Stolen via a Fake Hardware Wallet

Staff Writer -
Investors often turn to hardware wallets as a secure way to store their digital assets, assuming that they are impenetrable. However, even the most advanced hardware wallets on the market may not be foolproof, and there are still risks...
Cybersecurity

iPhone 14: Users Fall For Scams Ahead of the Release of Apple’s New Smartphone

Luis Monzon -
Apple has confirmed the long-awaited new iPhone 14 will be announced to the public on the 7th of September during its global Apple Event in September. Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky have already found numerous examples of phishing pages, offering to...
Cybersecurity

How a Data Breach Can Impact a Business Even Years After

Zintle -
Modern enterprises face an onslaught of cyberattacks from many quarters and must not only be prepared to contend with the direct costs of potential breaches but also with spiralling indirect costs, such as compliance fines and reputational damage. As the...
Artificial Intelligence

How Robots Can Take Up the Cybersecurity Fight

Zintle -
The massive surge in cybercrime, the ever-increasing number of threat vectors, and a critical skills shortage have left organisations feeling more vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever before. With exponentially more ransomware incidents being reported than there are skilled cybersecurity professionals...
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Digital TransformationMamsi Nkosi -

Ethio Telecom & AfDB Partnership to Drive Ethiopia’s Digital Economy

In a strategic effort to support Africa's digital transformation, Ethio Telecom has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB)...
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