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Crypto Heists: Unveiling the Billion-Dollar Underworld Despite Sluggish Crime Rates

Eva Sgroi -
After stealing more than $3.5bn worth of cryptos in 2022, the worst year for crypto heists in the market`s history, crypto scammers and hackers have seen their inflows significantly drop in 2023. Still, the total amount of stolen money...
Cybersecurity

Implementing Security Best Practices to Maintain Integrity at the Edge

Zintle -
Industry 4.0, IIoT, and smart manufacturing are all buzzwords that we’ve been talking about for years. Many of us have had visions of factory floors run by futuristic robots and drones reminiscent of SciFi movies like iRobot. Well, it seems...
Cybersecurity

Global Russian Hack Attack Targeted SA Energy Sector, US Claims

Zintle -
South Africa came out as one of 135 countries that the US claims Russian government employees targeted between 2012 and 2017 as part of two massive hack campaigns allegedly aimed at disrupting energy companies and critical infrastructure. According to Daily...
General

Top 4 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review

Luis Monzon -
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. Load shedding hits South Africa this week as users across the country scramble to understand their load shedding schedules. Following this,...
Cybersecurity

The Most Vulnerable IoT Devices: Think Before You Buy This Black Friday

Luis Monzon -
With the shopping season approaching, it’s likely that internet-connected gadgets and toys will be a popular item on many users’ wish lists, as more than 88% of people use IoT (Internet of Things) devices in their households. However, cybersecurity experts...
Cybersecurity

When It Comes to Cybercrime Beware of Social Engineers

Luis Monzon -
You would be forgiven for thinking that terms like phishing, vishing, whaling, and pharming all had something to do with either a water sport or a pharmaceutical company, but every one of these is a cybercrime attack. These attacks leverage...
Cybersecurity

How to Prevent Further CyberAttacks on Businesses & Government Departments

Luis Monzon -
The recent ransomware attacks on the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ) and the South African National Space Agency (Sansa) is a testament to the sophistication and aggressiveness of cybercrime in South Africa. In response to these attacks, organisations...
Healthcare

IoT is One of Medicine’s Biggest Tools – Also Its Weakest Security Link

Luis Monzon -
Healthcare has always been on the cutting edge, with hospitals and healthcare providers typically quick to embrace any innovation that will translate into better, more efficient, more affordable care. From microscopic pill cameras and implantable devices to laser surgery and...
Cybersecurity

How Hackers are Taking Advantage of the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Jenna Delport -
Cybercriminals are well known for taking advantage of any opportunity. The largest vaccine rollout in history is no exception, with hackers now finding ways to target the supply chain. Understanding why the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain being targeted and...
Cybersecurity

Global VPN Use Exploded in March

Luis Monzon -
With millions working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the global usage of VPN demand swell. Demand for commercial VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) in the US jumped by 41% between 13 March and 23 March according to research...
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Opinion: Strengthening Data Defense Against Ransomware with AI

In the ongoing fight against evolving ransomware threats, safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) has become paramount. PII, which includes...
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