Carey van Vlaanderen

Data breaches and their fallout for South African enterprises and consumers

The economic impact of such cybercrime is profound, with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research estimating annual financial losses of up to R2.2 billion.
Carey van Vlaanderen
3:40
Aug 2, 2024

Creating pathways for South African women to succeed in cybersecurity

Technology roles are increasingly in demand, yet the cybersecurity field faces significant human capital challenges, particularly in terms of gender diversity.
4:00
Jul 10, 2024

Beware of tax season scammers

Tax season has become a popular time for criminals to send out fraudulent emails and SMSs claiming to be from the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
3:20
Mar 25, 2024

Navigating the cryptocurrency security maze

There have been numerous examples of financial heists since the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was released as open-source software in 2009.
3:50
Feb 28, 2024

Don’t gamble with your cybersecurity

The recent wave of cyberattacks targeting the global casino and hospitality industries has raised alarm bells.
3:40
Nov 15, 2023

Strong passwords for a better Black Friday

Having one password for multiple accounts is like placing all your eggs in one basket.
3:40
Oct 30, 2023

The Bossware debate in enhancing productivity and ensuring cybersecurity

Increased remote working driven by the pandemic has seen around 60% of companies with remote workers implement some form of bossware.
4:40
May 17, 2023

Staying safe on WhatsApp as scammers eye SA’s most popular messaging app

What do users need to look out for, to avoid getting scammed? What are the most common types of WhatsApp scams?
2:20
Apr 24, 2023

Don't get left behind. Here is why you need to move your business to the cloud!

Cloud provides businesses with unparalleled safety, expansive storage capabilities, and a host of other benefits. However, a number of South African businesses have delayed the move from on-premise to cloud – often for all the wrong reasons, says Carey van Vlaanderen, Chief Executive Officer at ESET Southern Africa.