Scammers exploit data leak fears
Kaspersky warns of a new fraud scheme designed to fool people into thinking they are owed compensation for personal data leaks.
Telcos unite in crackdown against SIM identity fraud
An increase in mobile number portability and SIM card swap fraud leaves local victims vulnerable to identity theft.
Kaspersky releases 2019 cyber threat statistics
Malware variety grew by 13.7% in 2019 due to Web skimmers.
Reductor malware hijacks HTTPS traffic
Kaspersky has discovered new malware that hijacks victims’ interactions with HTTPS Web pages.
Smart building systems come under attack
One in four computers controlling building automation systems were subject to a malicious attack in the first half of 2019.
Kaspersky updates decryption tool to combat ransomware duo
Kaspersky has updated its RakhniDecryptor tool to allow users to retrieve data without having to cough up.
Tarsus to distribute Kaspersky solutions
Tarsus Distribution has been appointed as a new distributor for Kaspersky’s product offerings in Southern Africa.
Ransomware modifications double in a year
WannaCry remained the top culprit, despite a Window patch being released over two years ago.
DDOS attacks on the rise
The longest DDOS attack of Q2 2019 lasted a whopping 509 hours or nearly 21 days.
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.
Trust issues dominate crypto-currency concerns in SA
A new Kaspersky report looks into the state of consumers' attitudes towards crypto-currencies.
Hajime has 300 000 devices awaiting orders
Westcon-Comstor vendor partner Kaspersky warns of the Internet of things malware currently building a huge peer-to-peer botnet.