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Cybersecurity

Ethics, citizenship and protecting human rights in the digital age

Danielle Kruger - March 20, 2019

Fraud and identity theft; hacking; electronic vandalism; cyber terrorism and extortion; cyberstalking; invasion of privacy; cyberbullying and offensive material. These are just some of the digitally enabled crimes or illicit activities that can infringe on an individual’s human rights. As...

Cybersecurity

This is the reality of digital extortion

Staff Writer - February 5, 2018

Extortion. Yes, it is an ugly word and its meaning seems to transcend that of blackmail, reaching into the seedier corners of the criminal trade to obtain money – or information – illegally. Just as extortion takes place regularly...

Cybersecurity

Preventing and Mitigating Ransomware with Cyber Situational Awareness

Staff Writer - September 20, 2017

If you’re familiar with mafia movies then you’re familiar with extortion – the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. Extortion has been around for centuries – well before “The Godfather” or “Goodfellas.” Even cyber extortion,...

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Workday Rising EMEA – Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organisations manage their people...

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