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Cybersecurity

Africa’s Banking Boom Faces Cyber Risks

Mamsi Nkosi -
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...
Cybersecurity

Old Mutual Warns of Rising Deepfake Scams in South Africa

Mamsi Nkosi -
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...
Artificial Intelligence

Binance Rolls Out a AI-Driven Threat Detection Suite

Mamsi Nkosi -
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...
Opinion

How can Companies Predict & Prevent Cyber-Attacks with (Gen) AI

Mamsi Nkosi -
The speed at which cyber threats are evolving is unprecedented. As a result, companies need to implement state-of-the-art technology to protect their data and systems. In cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI have become game-changing technologies with capabilities beyond...
Cybersecurity

Check Point’s April 2025 Threat Index Identifies ‘Most Wanted Malware’

Mamsi Nkosi -
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...
Cybersecurity

Communications Sectors Remain Highly Targeted by DDoS Attacks Across North Africa – NETSCOUT

Mamsi Nkosi -
The ICT sector in the countries of North Africa is well developed, with Morocco leading the continent in internet usage at 92.2%, followed by Libya at 88.5% and Tunisia at 84.9%. It should come as no surprise, then, that the region’s ICT...
Cybersecurity

What Businesses Get Wrong About Cybersecurity & How to Fix It

Mamsi Nkosi -
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of information security, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and significant new threats. While AI-driven solutions can enhance threat detection, automate responses, and improve compliance with stringent regulations like the Protection of Personal Information Act...
Cybersecurity

Mimecast Appoints New Chief Product & Technology Officer

Mamsi Nkosi -
Cybersecurity company Mimecast has announced the appointment of Ranjan Singh as Chief Product and Technology Officer, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s strategic evolution. Singh has extensive expertise from his time as Kaseya's Chief Product Officer, where he managed...
Cybersecurity

8 Reasons Why Your Business May Get Hacked!

Mamsi Nkosi -
No matter how big or small, any business can be a target for cyber attackers. While some business owners think they're too small to be noticed, the numbers tell a different story. In 2023 alone, over 343 million people...
Cybersecurity

Fortifying Africa’s Financial Future: BFSI Security Summit Hits Johannesburg in 2025

Staff Writer -
Banks and insurance companies across Africa face an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks, with ransomware, data breaches, and phishing threatening financial stability and customer trust. In 2020, South Africa’s Experian breach compromised the data of 24 million individuals, exposing vulnerabilities...
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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...
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