Traditional IT security products like firewalls are still critical, but businesses need to guard against attacks from the inside, says Colin Thornton, MD, Turrito Networks.
Not only does it encourage ransomware attacks, but there is no guarantee that cyber criminals will hand over the decryption key once the ransom is paid.
The social security agency’s Web site remains down, after it was hacked this week.
Earlier today, City Power said it was hit by a ransomware attack that encrypted many of its systems, and shut down its Web site.
LucidView provides secure Internet solutions to ISPs, MSPs, business and home users.
The tool has been linked to a Russian tech firm that was sanctioned for interfering with the 2016 US presidential election.
The City of Johannesburg’s electricity utility’s databases, applications and network have been encrypted by malicious software.
The majority of local organisations are still using dated software to deal with cyber security incidents, a new survey finds.
On closer inspection, Nando’s realised there was no data breach but the user had in fact posted their personal details in error.
An IBM report reveals R43.3 million is the average total cost of a data breach in SA, a 12.16% increase from 2018.
The CyberArk report says 50% of organisations believe attackers can infiltrate their networks each time they try.