The rising popularity of crypto-currency sees South African organisations impacted by crypto-mining malware twice as much as globally.

This year will likely continue to see targeted ransomware attacks against local governments, says CyberInt.

A holistic solution suite and ongoing updates and maintenance are required, says Stefan van de Giessen, GM: cybersecurity at Networks Unlimited Africa.

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.

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

The power utility will replace electricity meters at more than 20?000 households in the next three months.

The two entities get recognition for their clean energy drive at the African Utility Week Industry Awards.

City Power wants to use technology solutions to curb the theft and vandalism of timing devices from street lamps.

Residents affected by load-limiting complain of damage to electrical appliances.

The 'Sefolleng' project upgraded and enhanced City Power's intranet, Web site and document management capabilities.

Repeated 30-second power-cuts could damage sensitive computing and household equipment.