Articles about cyber security

‘Agents find a way’ as AI attacks evolve

A second company is drawn into the rogue AI attack on Hugging Face, with Modal clarifying its cloud platform was used as a launchpad, not breached.

AI agent turns rogue in landmark cyber attack

OpenAI warns that AI-powered cyber attacks are a reality after an autonomous AI agent breached Hugging Face during security testing.

ICT distributor Rectron suffers cyber attack

The incident, identified on 15 July, “has affected certain information technology systems and operations,” says the company.

Why SMEs must regularly re-examine cyber measures

It is much easier for hackers to target hundreds of smaller businesses with weaker defences than trying to breach one heavily-fortified enterprise.

Banks face stricter AI scrutiny as regulator sharpens focus

Local banks are under tighter regulatory scrutiny as the Prudential Authority ramps up oversight of AI, cloud computing, cyber security and other emerging tech-related risks.

Gauteng ignored AG warning before job portal breach

The e-Government department failed to implement a recommended security measure before the breach exposed applicants’ data.

Guide: Complexity overload: Why SME cyber security breaks, and how to fix it

A practical framework for IT generalists and small cyber security teams to cut complexity and strengthen security posture.

New IT degrees target SA’s digital talent gap

The Academic Institute of Excellence’s new degrees will help address SA’s shortage of software, cyber security and data professionals.

The future is already stealing secrets

Quantum computing shifts cyber security into a new era in which encrypted data could be stolen today only to be decrypted years later.

Finding focus: Strategic approach to cyber security for SMEs

SMEs must reduce complexity, consolidate visibility and build on what their existing team can realistically manage, says Kaspersky.

Mastercard to open cyber sec centres in SA, Nigeria

SA and Nigeria are the first markets in Mastercard's multi-year initiative to improve cyber security across Africa's digital economy.

Accelera Digital Group launches in Bahrain, strengthening Kingdom’s next phase of digital and AI transformation

The global strategic technology firm launches in the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking expansion into one of the region’s most forward-leaning digital economies.