Global Russian Hack Attack Targeted SA Energy Sector, US Claims
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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…
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How Emails Can Cause Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Your Organisation
Since the start of the pandemic, many businesses have shifted to remote work. Cybercriminals saw the opportunity to target businesses’ remote users leaving unprepared businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks. Phishing attacks…
Understanding the Risks to Cryptocurrency Trading
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…
How to Be Safe From the “Reset Password” Email Scam
Most online services have built-in security systems that alert employees when the systems detect “unusual” activity on their accounts. For example, legitimate email services or similar will send notifications about…
5 Advantages to Cloud Computing Security for Your Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced numerous businesses to adapt to remote working. The trend does not just affect huge companies but small businesses too. To support a successful transition to…
Kaspersky’s Antivirus Software Under Investigation
On Friday, Italy’s data watchdog said it is investigating Kaspersky, a Russian multinational cybersecurity company, for allegedly launching cyberattacks. According to The Guardian, the agency says it followed “alarms sounded…
Italy Investigates Russia’s Kaspersky for Allegedly Launching Cyberattacks
On Friday, Italy’s data watchdog said it is investigating Kaspersky, a Russian multinational cybersecurity company, for launching cyberattacks. According to The Guardian, the agency says it followed “alarms sounded by…
Need an Edge to Your Business? Take a Fresh Look At Your Security Strategy
As we all start to get a better view of what the future might hold, organisations need to look again at their security strategy. But first, we need to take…
Why Ransomware is the Greatest Threat to Your Organisation
Ransomware is getting nastier and more expensive all the time and it has affected almost every industry and geography. No one is immune from the threat. In a global ransomware survey conducted by…
6 Common Cybersecurity Mistakes Made by Startup Companies
Some of the most successful companies today began their journey as startups. They usually start with a brilliant idea or a new technology that promises to solve a problem to…