by Hanleigh | Oct 18, 2024 | Features
Cyber extortion has evolved into a complex and sophisticated form of cybercrime. Unlike traditional ransomware, which is typically computer-generated, broad, and indiscriminate in approach, cyber extortionists usually target specific companies for valuable data and...
by Hanleigh | Oct 18, 2024 | News
By Brian Pinnock, EMEA VP of sales engineering at Mimecast As the volume and stakes of cyberattacks continue to escalate, organisations are increasingly investing in innovative new services and equipment to thwart attacks. But, at the same time, many are still taking...
by Hanleigh | Oct 16, 2024 | News
By Ben Aung, Chief Risk Officer, Sage Recent research reveals that cyber security and data protection are the top priorities for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) aiming to enhance their digital agility. Although already stretched thin managing daily...
by Hanleigh | Oct 16, 2024 | News
South Africa’s public sector has emerged as a prime target for cybercriminals following a spate of cyber-attacks on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and government institutions. Cybersecurity specialists at ESET Southern Africa, say more robust security measures...
by Hanleigh | Oct 16, 2024 | Features
We have identified a global malware issue that is significantly impacting cryptocurrency transactions by altering withdrawal addresses during the transaction process. This type of malicious software, often referred to as “Clipper malware,” intercepts data...