Articles about cyber security

Cyber security trends in 2026: How businesses must adapt to AI threats

Cyber security today means protecting a constantly moving ecosystem, says Bottomline IT.

Evolving, 'thinking' AI agents create new attack surface

How to adapt to the cyber risk posed by the growth in the workforce of non-human colleagues.

Cyber security 2026: From reaction to readiness

Cyber security can no longer be positioned as a narrow product discussion or a once-off remediation exercise, says Oliver Niemandt, GM and head of sales at Cloud On Demand.

DDoS-for-hire boom blamed for attacks on SA’s ISPs

South African cyber security experts warn that low ransom DDoS attacks on ISPs may stem from cheap dark web tools, or sophisticated actors testing infrastructure resilience.

Security is like insurance: You only value it after the crash

It’s time to have honest, uncomfortable conversations about the human element of modern cyber threats.

Large-scale DDoS attack hits web host 1-Grid

The attack has been successfully mitigated and full network functionality has been restored, says 1-Grid.

ITWeb TV: Africa must collaborate on cyber deterrents

With the rise in state-backed cyber threats, and international contestation of the continent’s resources, African governments need to work together.

How do SMEs keep their businesses cyber-safe?

Achieving cyber safety is no small task in 2026 and South African SMEs face an ever-evolving landscape of cyber security threats.

Absa’s tech chief maps AI’s future path

GenAI will evolve to autonomous agents, with humans central to control and oversight, says Absa Group’s Johnson Idesoh.

Syndicate impersonates Old Mutual exec online

The financial services firm warns of a sophisticated investment scam that impersonates group COO Zureida Ebrahim.

Armscor faces pressure over aging network

The defence procurement agency sees mounting internal pressure over its outdated IT that is exposing it to growing cyber security risks.

68% of passwords can be cracked within a day

Users still rely on predictable patterns like dates, sequences and keyboard rows in passwords, according to Kaspersky.