DDOS attacks almost double in Q4 2019

Romance scams rank number one for total reported financial losses across the globe, with popular dating apps often used as bait.

Enterprises are still hesitant about cloud adoption, citing security fears, particularly around sensitive financial or human resources data.

Try these eight tips, ranging from using passphrases and antivirus to investing in a reliable VPN, to maximise your online security, says Nicholas van der Schyff, systems administrator and security expert at BBD.

The company was awarded a gold medal in the Low System Impact category, which assesses each product’s impact on system speed and performance.

Facebook appears in 18% of all brand phishing attempts globally, according to Check Point Research.

The attackers are being accused of obtaining names, birth dates and social security numbers for nearly half of all American citizens.

Security for Chrome OS and mobile threat defence for Android and iOS devices protects users from fleeceware applications uncovered by SophosLabs.

Check Point Research found vulnerabilities in the popular ZigBee protocol that would enable a hacker to take over smart lightbulbs and their controllers.

Security specialists believe 2020 will see more cyber attacks in SA, after the stolen vehicle recovery company was hacked on Sunday.

A survey finds 97% of the world's best airports have worrying vulnerabilities in their online systems, from their Web sites to their mobile apps.

IBM X-Force Exchange researchers have detected a new wave of malware driven by the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Cyber criminals are exploiting Grammy Awards to spread malware hidden in music tracks or video clips, says Kaspersky.