Protect kids from potentially harmful online content

The Information Regulator investigates 242 public complaints, which include the Facebook and `master deeds' data breaches.

It is alarming that no one detected the breach until the hackers themselves informed Liberty, says Andrew Chester, MD of Ukuvuma Security.

Devon Helms says prevention may fend off some threats in advance, but the best defence against malware and ransomware boils down to following security best practices, especially for backing up data.

Blue Label Telecoms has adopted a multi-factor authentication and identity security platform solution from iCrypto.

David Munro says the company is in full control of its IT systems, and notes the safety and security of customers' information remains top priority.

The investment group tells customers that an external party has gained unauthorised access to its systems and requested compensation.

The company will also offer a marketing support programme.

The contractor at the centre of the scandal involving the use of data from millions of Facebook users will be interrogated by a US Senate panel.

Unquestionably the insider threat is real and most cyber attacks are a result of someone who is already inside the firewall, says John Mc Loughlin, MD, J2 Software.

They aim to combat cyber crime and threats to privacy globally through the sharing of threat information, says Fortinet.

The organisation allegedly paid over R1.5 million to tech companies to unmask a whistle-blower who had accused its CEO of corrupt activities.

Apple will change iPhone default settings to cut off communication through the USB port when the phone has not been unlocked in the past hour.