Articles about online security

G20 leaders look to curb abuse of the Internet

World leaders of the G20 states commit to work together to ensure the online security of their country citizens.

Why's no-one worrying about SA's data breach?

Stolen personal information can be used to steal bank accounts, and opens up an opportunity for identity theft, warns CM.

How to stay anonymous online in 2017

Bitcoin and encryption are some of the technologies users can deploy to avoid being compromised on the Internet.

Smartphones don't make smart shoppers

Mobile security threats are increasingly sophisticated and particularly dangerous as shoppers head online over the festive season.

The end of the Google password?

Google is testing NFC verification technology that could see passwords becoming a thing of the past.

'A' is for aware

In an always-connected world, should media literacy be given more priority in the National Curriculum?

Google puts Rwandan tourism on the map

The search giant assists the country's development board to map its travel attractions.

Fraudsters use bogus calls to solicit information

Criminals are employing hybrid attacks, using data sourced from malware to validate fraudulent calls, warns Trusteer.

Anonymous plans to 'kill Facebook'

In a video message on YouTube, the infamous hacking collective announces it will take down Facebook on 5 November.

Spam with a malicious twist

While some junk mail is simply annoying, it's also increasingly used to infect users' computers, says DCC.

Gone in 60 seconds

Fraudsters will do anything to take your money.

Gaming reaches new level

The number of online games has grown in recent years, and security issues have increased in line with this, says Jayson O'Reilly, strategic account executive of McAfee SA.