CSIR researchers deploy analytics, mapping and geolocation tools via public safety incident posts on these platforms to pinpoint trends.

Cyber security is an enterprise-wide risk management issue, not just an IT issue, said Rand Water's Vincent Mello.

Businesses need to take a proactive approach by investing in improved technology such as the intelligent cloud and by making it part of their business culture, says Microsoft.

The cyber crime network was operating as an online discussion forum known as "Infraud", says the Justice Department.

Cyber attacks continue to grow quarter-on-quarter and the attack volume has increased over 100% in two years, says ThreatMetrix.

The company was founded to help companies sort out and de-clutter their security systems, and get their line of defence up to date, says Ukuvuma.

The "remorseless" growth of cyber crime results in 4?000 ransom attacks a day, and gangs now threaten critical parts of the financial sector, says Europol.

Regulators must do more to help mom-and-pop investors better understand cyber crime risks, says US SEC chairman Jay Clayton.

The lone cyber criminal attacked more than 4?000 organisations over the past four months.

The Internet Solutions division joins forces with Sophos to protect small businesses from cyber crime.

The Special Investigating Unit seeks French help to boost cyber and digital skills capacities which are key in investigating cyber crimes.

In just a month, the country has jumped 13 places up the risk rankings on the Global Threat Impact Index.