Articles about Data breaches

InfoReg takes data breach reporting online

The data privacy law enforcer launches an online portal for reporting data breaches, moving away from e-mailed reports.

InfoReg receives mounting data privacy complaints

The watchdog is dealing with thousands of complaints relating to the mishandling of personal data by direct marketers, gated complexes and companies.

The mobile data explosion: Are you ready?

Now is the time to review data strategies from all perspectives, or risk the danger of losing valuable insights in a swamp of information.

Feeling exposed in the cloud? A guide to securing your data

Approach cloud security in steps, starting with enabling multifactor authentication for all administrators to lock the virtual doors.

Are digital technologies fighting corruption or fuelling it?

Why South Africa’s governance environment holds the key to digital anti-corruption technologies.

SA needs to up its data protection measures

South Africa is below the halfway mark of the countries most prepared for data security threats, states a Psono study.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Seven tips and tricks to keep you safe online

The most effective defence is staying informed and taking proactive steps.

Security auditing: Your first shield against cyber threats

As cyber threats continue to evolve, proactive security auditing will remain the bedrock of effective risk management and a strong defence against data breaches.

CSIR lifts lid on South Africa’s dire security posture

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research finds that 47% of SA’s public sector institutions experienced one to five cyber security incidents in the past year.

WhatsApp privacy policy fails POPIA compliance, says watchdog

The Information Regulator slaps WhatsApp with an enforcement notice, after it discovers discrepancies in how the massaging app applies its privacy policy.

Data breach recovery costs in SA reach new high

The average data breach costs R53.10 million in 2024 − in business disruption, post-breach customer support and remediation.

What’s driving uptake of privileged access management?

Critical assets and privileged accounts must be securely accessed if companies are to protect their environment and be legislatively compliant.