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546 Million South African Cookies Found on Dark Web, Reveals NordVPN

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According to the latest research by cybersecurity company NordVPN, South Africa has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 35th out of 253 countries. 546 million cookies linked to South African users have been...
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Kaspersky Detects New Malware Targeting Fintech & Online Trading Platforms

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Kaspersky revealed the discovery of GriffithRAT - a new and highly sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, online trading platforms, and betting firms worldwide, including in the UAE, Egypt, Türkiye, and South Africa. Distributed via Skype and Telegram...
Cybersecurity

Beware: Valentine’s Day Phishing Schemes on the Rise

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With Valentine’s Day approaching on Wednesday, the usage of dating websites and applications is expected to surge as lonely singles seek to make connections and find romantic partners to share the special day with. However, this year, cybercriminals are...
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5 cybersecurity trends SA businesses must watch in 2024

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South Africa’s cybersecurity landscape is growing more hazardous, with the country emerging as the hub of cybercrime in Africa, according to a recent Interpol report. It’s essential for local businesses to track trends that shape the sector as cyber...
Cybersecurity

The Current & Future State of Smart OT Security

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It’s no surprise that security and network professionals working in operational technology (OT) environments are eager to take advantage of the emerging capabilities of digital transformation. Adopting modern technologies like cloud computing, machine automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT) across the industrial...
Cybersecurity

Malware That Can Take Over Computers is Skyrocketing in Africa

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According to data collected by Russia-based cybersecurity provider Kaspersky, the number of backdoor computer malware detected in Q2 2022 for corporate users in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria has significantly increased compared to the previous quarter. Currently, numbers are hitting...
Cybersecurity

Ransomware: The Threat that Lies in Wait

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There can be no doubt that ransomware attacks are on the rise across the globe. A simple online search will reveal thousands of statistics in this regard, and South Africa is no exception. What is also clear from numerous examples...
Cybersecurity

How to Secure Your Remote Work Environment from Cybersecurity Threats

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Cybersecurity threats are at an all-time high. With organizations increasingly employing hybrid work models, it has become more vital than ever to educate employees on the various cybersecurity risks that come with a distributed work environment. In a hybrid work...
Cybersecurity

Understanding the Risks to Cryptocurrency Trading

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Alongside self-fertilizing crops and low-carbon shipping, cryptocurrencies have made the World Economic Forum (WEF) list of top tech trends in 2022 bolstered by research by the Thomson Reuters Foundation that describes it as moving from the ‘fringes of finance...
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Mobile Malware Attacks Across Africa are on the Decline – Why It Isn’t a Good Thing

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While analysing the threat landscape of African countries, Kaspersky experts saw a steady decline in attacks on mobile devices in the region, as cybercriminals consolidated their efforts to focus on more complicated, dangerous and profitable threats instead. These and...
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