Why using AI to protect data from cybercriminals is crucial
To defend against AI-driven threats, organisations must adopt data protection solutions that harness AI – essentially, “fighting fire with fire, says Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Data Management Professionals South Africa.
Hitachi Vantara expands pan-African reach as demand grows for world-class data solutions
The company's growing channel partner ecosystem includes representation to engage with customers out of offices in Kenya and Morocco.
Excuse me while I slip on past your security
Security protocols need to be bolstered by independent defence layers to ensure that the business has more than one level of protection in place, cautions Richard Frost from Armata Cyber Security.
Why financial crime risk demands regulation
Regulation is not a “nice-to-have”; it’s the safeguard that separates legitimate innovation from systemic risk, says Japhet Gana from Yellow Card.
Google, CyberSafe Foundation unveil Resilio Africa
The project intends to protect nearly two million people and 15 million public records in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa.
Kenya warns of increased cyber-attacks this holiday
Fresh intelligence shows cyber-criminals are intensifying attacks on SACCO digital platforms in late-night hours ahead of festive holidays, prompting SASRA to direct cooperatives to tighten 24/7 monitoring.
African economies face uneven fortunes in combating fraud
Fraud networks are progressively moving into industries where verification systems are less mature and deepfake-based attacks have a better chance of succeeding, a new report says.
Orange tells African firms to brace for surge in Cy-X attacks
Security experts warn that cyber-extortion groups are abandoning traditional ransomware in favour of stealthy data-theft-driven Cy-X breaches, putting African enterprises, banks and public institutions at heightened risk.
Meta blocks Tanzania activists’ accounts in post-election crackdown
Rights groups accuse Meta of bowing to political pressure after disabling accounts of prominent activists, as Washington warns it may reassess ties with Tanzania over election-related violence and censorship.
Integrity360 expands further in Africa with Redshift acquisition
Redshift will serve as a regional centre of excellence for the group’s cyber security testing.
Why continuous data protection is key to business survival
President Ntuli, managing director of HPE South Africa, shares timely insights into how continuous, automated data protection may assist organisations in mitigating modern risks, ensuring uninterrupted operations, and safeguarding customer trust.
KnowBe4’s webinar decodes the new era of phishing attacks
Aimed at cyber security decision-makers in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, a complimentary webinar will offer insight into the world of phishing and social engineering, and provide defence strategies to beat the attacks.