Articles about phishing

SA marked as 'phishing capital of the cyber world’

Phishing accounts for more than half of the country’s cyber threats, double the global average, according to ESET research.

Credential theft surges in SA – NEC XON issues critical cyber security warning

The company is calling on organisations to rethink security from a static, reactive necessity to a strategic, AI-driven business imperative.

Cyber criminals lurk amid SA’s tax season

Experts warn of rising e-mail interception, fake profiles and AI-powered scams, as taxpayers begin manual filing this season.

Hacking humans: AI raises the bar for phishing

Companies should start by achieving visibility of the environment and embarking on a programme of innovative, ongoing employee training to improve security, says Barry Neethling, CTO at First Technology Group.

How to spot phishing, vishing, smishing

If you receive an unexpected message or call requesting sensitive information, it's crucial to pause and verify, says John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software.

Empowering MSPs with comprehensive cyber security for SMEs

Cyber security innovator Guardz will be represented by Solid8 Technologies at the ITWeb Security Summit 2025.

8.75m hit by online threats in SA in Q1

Ransomware incidents are set to rise in SA and Nigeria in 2025.

The rise of money mules and APPF in South Africa: How financial institutions can fight back

Money mule accounts receive and transfer illegally obtained funds on behalf of criminals, obscuring the money’s illicit origins, says Lucy King, director of Global Alliances at Lynx.

ITWeb TV: Understanding Discovery’s cyber risk landscape

With a range of financial services involving masses of sensitive personal data, Discovery faces a multitude of threats. Group CISO Zaid Parak outlines the top concerns.

AI’s double-edged cyber security sword

By manipulating senses we typically trust – like sight and hearing – AI becomes a powerful tool for deception, says Michael de Neuilly Rice, principal security architect at NEC XON.

AI a double-edged sword in cyber security – Kaspersky

Dmitry Berezin, global security solutions expert at Kaspersky, will present at the ITWeb Security Summit 2025 on how to use the emerging tech effectively to strengthen security.

Vishing: The voice scam you need to know about

Vishing uses voice calls or voicemails to create a sense of urgency and pressure you into acting quickly, says John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software.