Know your phone backups

Yesterday was World Backup Day, highlighting how few people back-up valuable content on their phones

QR code fraud ramps up, but you can protect yourself

Scammers are using QR codes to misdirect funds, but SA consumers are well protected if they...

Five ways VPNs protect your privacy

These unexpected scenarios reveal the hidden capabilities of VPN services

Protect yourself from AirTag stalking

Kaspersky experts explain how AirTags work and how to protect yourself from being stalked.

Biometrics make digital safer

As consumer adoption of remote biometric authentication soars, the digital experience need not suffer, writes GUR...

Telegram becomes digital front in Ukraine – but beware

IT security providers Check Point has tracked a remarkable rise of activity on the Telegram messaging...

Mobile malware threats drop in Africa

Kaspersky reports a steady decline in malware attacks on the continent as cybercriminals focus on more...

Ransomware rises in Kenya

As ransomware attacks rise in Kenya rise, effective data backup becomes essential, writes BAR HORI, regional...

Only 10% in Africa are very likely to share info

A cyberthreat survey among individuals across 8 African countries showed 36% have fallen for phishing, yet...

Forewarned is forearmed: 8 steps to fraud safety

Both consumers and merchants face distinct threats of fraud in the wake of unprecedented growth of...

Google expands 2-step verification to make Internet safer

Search giant is actively working on new technologies that will provide a secure sign-in experience and...

To protect your business, start with your people

Safer Internet Day on 8 February takes on added significance as cyber breaches escalate, and 9...

Check Point unveils world’s fastest firewall

At its annual CPX 360 event last week, the security software company lifted the lid on...

Anti-fraud analytics rises

New research from SAS shows insurers’ rapid adoption of predictive algorithms and digital identity technology to...

Beware the HR phishing scam at work

Phishing emails that mimic HR announcements or ask for assistance with invoicing get the most clicks...

Security culture meets skills gap in 2022 cyber trends

GARITH PECK, executive head of cloud security at Vodacom Business, outlines the 5 cybersecurity trends we...

Take these 5 steps to stop payment fraud

The rapid shift to digital payments is fuelling a surge in payments fraud worldwide. Eftsure CEO...

Spyware hits 2,000 industrial organisations worldwide

Kaspersky has uncovered a new type of spyware which targets industrial organisations to steal their corporate...

Expect a cybercrime feeding frenzy in 2022

By DOROS HADJIZENONOS, regional sales manager at Fortinet

Patient data exposed in telehealth sessions

Global Kaspersky research unveils that 37% of healthcare providers across the Middle East Turkey and Africa...