The South African Revenue Service labels data breach reports as false, saying there is no evidence its systems have been compromised.
Research by cyber security firm Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 42nd most breached country globally, in the first quarter of the year.
At the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, KnowBe4 will showcase Prevent, a smart DLP solution powered by behavioural AI.
Deputy comms minister Mondli Gungubele urges unified action from government, industry and academia to address cyber security.
South Africa’s cyber security services market will reach R16.5 billion by 2029, says local market analyst firm BMIT.
The cyber attack caused the National Health Laboratory Service to miss 25% of its annual targets, reveals CIO Dr Sylvia Sathekge.
IBM Security shows the average cost per data breach incident for South African organisations is less than a year ago, averaging R44.1 million in 2025.
The sector grapples with an evolving threat landscape that now includes cyber crime targeting mobile and data infrastructure.
The data privacy law enforcer launches an online portal for reporting data breaches, moving away from e-mailed reports.
The watchdog is dealing with thousands of complaints relating to the mishandling of personal data by direct marketers, gated complexes and companies.
Now is the time to review data strategies from all perspectives, or risk the danger of losing valuable insights in a swamp of information.
Approach cloud security in steps, starting with enabling multifactor authentication for all administrators to lock the virtual doors.
UKZN maths professor wins Harry Oppenheimer Award
In this week's tech news roundup, on ITWeb UKZN professor Sunil Maharaj is this year’s recipient of the annual Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award. The accolade recognises his work in the field of gravitational processes within evolving stars. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb in just a few minutes of your time. #NewsVideo #ukzn #justicedepartment
InfoReg finally slaps justice department with historic R5m fine | Flashback
In a highly anticipated interview conducted a few months ago with ITWeb, the Information Regulator also disclosed future targets for fines, shedding light on entities that may face penalties. Among the mentioned organizations were Experian, Transunion, and UNISA, and the now fined Justice Department, among others. The regulator's proactive stance emphasizes the importance of data privacy and highlights the need for organizations to ensure compliance with the law. To gain deeper insights into this pivotal interview and learn more about the Information Regulator's actions, watch the full interview here: [www.itweb.co.za/videos/KWEBbvyLrdNqmRjO] Read the latest story on : www.itweb.co.za/content/VgZeyvJlQrbMdjX9 #databreaches #newsvideo
Info Regulator discusses data breaches in SA
Advocate Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator, talks to ITWeb about the impact of data breaches in SA, the work of the Office of the Information Regulator, and upcoming prosecutions. #Newsvideo #Inforegulator #popia