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SASSA struggles to get Web site back up

The social security agency’s Web site remains down, after it was hacked this week.

Update: City Power says most IT applications, networks restored

Earlier today, City Power said it was hit by a ransomware attack that encrypted many of its systems, and shut down its Web site.

Affordable Internet security for all with LucidView

LucidView provides secure Internet solutions to ISPs, MSPs, business and home users.

Dangerous mobile surveillance tool for Android discovered

The tool has been linked to a Russian tech firm that was sanctioned for interfering with the 2016 US presidential election.

City Power hit by ransomware attack

The City of Johannesburg’s electricity utility’s databases, applications and network have been encrypted by malicious software.

State of Enterprise Security in South Africa 2019

Outdated security software puts SA firms at risk

The majority of local organisations are still using dated software to deal with cyber security incidents, a new survey finds.

Sibahle Malinga

Our database wasn’t breached, says Nando’s

On closer inspection, Nando’s realised there was no data breach but the user had in fact posted their personal details in error.

Samuel Mungadze

IBM 2019 Cost of a Data Study

SA’s average data breach cost jumps to R43.3m

An IBM report reveals R43.3 million is the average total cost of a data breach in SA, a 12.16% increase from 2018.

CyberArk presents cyber survey

The CyberArk report says 50% of organisations believe attackers can infiltrate their networks each time they try.

Massive government hacks hit Bulgaria, Russia

In Bulgaria, the records of five million Bulgarians from the country's tax revenue office were compromised.

SA loved FaceApp more than Mandela this week

The #Faceappchallenge frenzy hit SA this week, clocking 100 000 Google searches, although experts believe there may be risks.

Samuel Mungadze

Internships, employment opportunities key to bridging cyber security skills gap

The cyber security skills shortage in SA must be addressed, or security will simply not be able to keep pace with the rapid evolution of cyber crime, says Simeon Tassev, MD of Galix.

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