Articles about cyber security

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.

SA govt elevates cyber security to counter-intelligence priority

South Africa revamps its national security strategy, placing cyber security and counter-intelligence at its core, amid rising state-targeted cyber attacks.

J2 Software eyes international expansion

South African cyber security firm J2 Software looks to expand its global presence in the UK, Europe and Australia.

Proactive by design: How Snode uses digital twins to think like a hacker

By merging digital twin technology with intelligent threat modelling, Snode Technologies is helping companies move beyond reactive defence.

Survey: One in 10 South Africans fall victim to cyber fraud

More than half of the respondents to a TransUnion survey said they were attacked by cyber criminals in the second quarter of this year.

AI overtakes ransomware as top cyber security concern

For the first time this year, AI is the main concern, according to the Arctic Wolf State of Cybersecurity: 2025 Trends Report.

Eskom tightens controls after online vending system fraud

The power utility undertakes a comprehensive review and intervention to mitigate vulnerabilities and restore system integrity.

SA CISOs see ‘marginal’ budget increases amid rising threats

Most South African CISOs report minimal budget increases in 2025, despite mounting threats and growing compliance-driven security demands.

New survey data reveal security risks of using AI in your organisation

From shadow AI to under-secured models, artificial intelligence practices can undermine cyber security.

Moving towards super AI – a double-edged sword for cyber security

With every day that the technology evolves, the attack surface expands exponentially, says BCX's Garith Peck.

Expert urges SMEs to integrate AI into cyber security plans

AI literacy key for SMEs, says expert at Security Summit.

Space system cyber attacks increasingly a ‘concerning’ threat

Space satellites are becoming prone to internet-driven malicious threats, says ITWeb Security Summit 2025 international keynote speaker Dr Bianca Lins.