Regular cyber security awareness training can help employees recognise common warning signs, says SevenC.
The incident, identified on 15 July, “has affected certain information technology systems and operations,” says the company.
SMEs need “armed response” for IT: affordable cyber security tools and services that respond to cyber threats before they become catastrophes.
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South Africa is becoming a prominent target for global cyber attacks due to perceived weaknesses in its cyber security defences, with Cloud Security Alliance's Ayanda Peta calling for consistent basic cyber practices.
No consumer data was breached after files allegedly containing sensitive payment system data appeared on the dark web, says Adumo.
Identity fraud is no longer a marginal cyber risk in South Africa; it is a full-scale crisis, says Akhona Nkalitshane, business development manager at Altron Arrow.
The growing frequency and sophistication of threats have led to a surge in material cyber attacks.
Assuming you’ll get breached is fast becoming the new normal, but damage limitation and business recovery are key.
The University of Witwatersrand’s confirms its IT system has been compromised due to a cyber attack.
While organisations are now less likely to be bankrupted due to ransom payments and downtime, there are serious new cyber risks facing businesses.
A breach of sensitive information, held by TransUnion on 13 million North Americans, has not affected South Africans.
The vehicle tracking firm confirms suffering a ransomware “cyber incident”, which resulted in INC Ransom hackers publishing its data online.
The cyber attack caused the National Health Laboratory Service to miss 25% of its annual targets, reveals CIO Dr Sylvia Sathekge.