NFC phone attacks surge
Beware the poisoned prompt
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Signpost: Rebrand marks new security trajectory
28 April 2026Trend Micro’s relaunch signals a move from defending systems to governing how they operate, writes ARTHUR...
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When the hackers hose themselves at you
16 April 2026Kaspersky uncovers CrystalX RAT, a new remote access trojan that not only steals information, but also...
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Cloud security reaches breaking point
13 April 2026A new Red Hat report finds 97% of organisations experienced a cloud-native security incident in the...
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Next cyber outbreak
can be predicted30 March 2026Cyber incidents are not as random as they appear, writes RYAN FLORES, senior threat researcher at...
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AI inspires multi-layer banking scams
23 March 2026Fraudsters are no longer relying on a single trick to get to your money, Standard Bank...
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SA breached every 3 hours
19 March 2026Research from Palo Alto suggests the primary driver of breaches is not attacker sophistication, but fragmented...
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SONA’s R1tn drive must
include cybersecurity25 February 2026Infrastructure investment will attract threats that can derail national progress, writes DOROS HADJIZENONOS, Southern Africa regional...
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Android malware may come with new devices
23 February 2026Kaspersky says Keenadu may be embedded on devices or downloaded from app stores and used for...
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Shortage of STEM women fuels cyber risk
11 February 2026Underrepresentation of women in STEM is no longer just a diversity issue, but also a critical...
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SA becomes phishing
hub of Africa10 February 2026Social engineering dominates cyber attacks in South Africa, exploiting heavy reliance on card-based payment systems.
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AI drives global hack attacks to new record
5 February 2026Organisations face nearly 2,000 cyber attacks per week as attackers combine automation, AI, and social engineering...
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How loyalty programmes
track your data27 January 2026Tomorrow is International Data Privacy Day, an apt time for a reminder that ‘I have nothing...
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Scam exploits OpenAI teamwork
26 January 2026According to Kaspersky, the scam begins when attackers registering an account and embed deceptive text and...
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Cyber fraud world’s most
pervasive threat – WEF15 January 2026Geopolitical volatility is weakening confidence in national cyber preparedness, while AI is causing a surge in...
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Password peril: ‘admin’
replaces ‘123456’26 November 2025The password habits of 18-year-olds are similar to those of 80-year-olds, according to new research from...
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Hacking kindness: Scammers exploit ubuntu
6 November 2025Positive emotions, such as empathy, curiosity, and a desire to help, are being manipulated as a...
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How to delete your
digital footprint4 November 2025A new Kaspersky guide helps users track down old accounts and remove hidden information online.