Air traffic control entity plans massive cyber security upgrade
Air Traffic and Navigation Services will fast-track the appointment of critical resources to boost its cyber security, in response to growing global cyber threats.
How cyber criminals cash out amid more attacks in SA
A new report, dubbed Follow the Money, sheds some light on how cyber criminals cash out their ill-gotten gains.
What recent data breaches reveal about cyber security in SA
Data breaches are more common than most realise, says Mimecast's Brian Pinnock.
Stefanutti Stocks shuts down IT systems after cyber attack
The JSE-listed construction group says it uncovered a cyber attack on its IT systems in the early hours of 31 August.
Data from Experian breach dumped on the Internet
The credit bureau identifies files from the data breach which are available on publicly viewable Web sites and forums.
Lombard Insurance engages SA authorities after data breach
While the insurer is working with the Information Regulator, it has yet to disclose what information was accessed by the hackers or the number of people affected.
Experian only informed Information Regulator months after hack
The Information Regulator cannot disclose the contents of Experian’s breach report to the public because it does not want to jeopardise the investigation.
SA banks scramble to quell Experian hack aftermath
Local banks activate risk-mitigation measures following the hacking of credit bureau Experian, which left the personal details of millions of South Africans exposed.
Experian hacked, 24m personal details of South Africans exposed
The consumer credit reporting company confirms that the breach has been reported to law enforcement and the appropriate regulatory authorities.
MortgageMarket adds instant home loan pre-approval tool
The digital home loan marketplace’s new pre-approval tool lets homebuyers know exactly how much they qualify for in two minutes.
Experian buys Compuscan, Scoresharp; commits R120m to SA
The information services company completes the acquisition of a South African credit bureau and a decision analytics firm.
Experian has sights set on Compuscan
The information services company announces plans to acquire Compuscan and ScoreSharp, as it looks to drive data innovation and financial inclusion across Africa.