SA cybercrime bill to curb growing cyber criminality enters its final legislative cycle
As South Africa’s business sector continues to expand across a myriad of digital platforms, cybercrime continues to threaten this burgeoning digital sphere. “There are...
Using Wi-Fi to ‘See’ Behind Closed Doors Is Easier than Anyone Thought
With nothing but a smartphone and some clever computation, researchers can exploit ambient signals to track individuals in their own homes. In theory, they say, it...
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Africa: so what?
In May this year, the European Commission's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. The GDPR is a new data privacy and...
How To See And Block All The Apps Tracking You On Facebook
Facebook is currently facing a scandal over the use of its data by British political research company Cambridge Analytica. Most people forget that when...
Has your firm been hit by ransomware (yet)?
A recent study claims that one in two South African law firms have had at least one ransomware attack in the past two years. ...
Six property scams you need to avoid
As automation improves, so does the level of property scams, and while every precaution is taken, there will always be yet another way that...
Attorney Firms warned against new wave of targeted cyber attacks
Corporate companies are by no means immune to cybercrime, with McAfee’s latest report1 indicating that it cost the global economy as much as $600...
Businesses in Africa prepare for EU General Data Protection Regulation
Businesses in Africa that process customer data from the European Union (EU) must ensure they are fully compliant with the EU General Data Protection...
Selling your computer? How to wipe your PC with Windows 10
While there’s nothing to stop you selling your PC with the contents of its hard drive intact, it’s a very bad idea. Apart from...
Social media scams to look out for
As social media continues to gain prominence among South African consumers, platforms like Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and Twitter have also become a platform where...
