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...
A new ransomware attack called Bad Rabbit looks related to NotPetya
On Tuesday, reports surfaced that a new kind of malware was spreading around Europe. The apparent ransomware which researchers are calling Bad Rabbit bubbled...
What networks in South Africa are doing about Wi-Fi KRACKs
South Africa’s mobile networks are working with device manufacturers to patch a vulnerability in the WPA2 standard. The flaw was found by security researcher Mathy Vanhoef, who...
Biometric Access: Is Your Workplace at Risk of Hacking?
The past few years have seen an increasing trend in the implementation of biometric clocking systems to monitor and control employees' access to the...
What A Law Firm’s Website Says About Its Cybersecurity Practices
As the saying goes, you can’t judge a book by its cover. But can you judge a firm’s cybersecurity practices by its law firm...
How to tell if you’re at risk from the WannaCry ransomware and what to...
Businesses are still dealing with the fallout from a cyberattack that hit 200,000 victims in 150 countries, with many organizations and individuals wondering if...
Ransomware attacks on the rise as cyber crime goes high tech
Vienna - Threats to our cyber security are constantly evolving and are becoming ever more sophisticated as our homes and cities become smarter and...
Crime syndicates have infiltrated South African banks and mobile operators – Lawyer
Attorney Johan Victor said crime syndicates have infiltrated banks and mobile operators in South Africa, and are assisting in SIM-swap and online banking fraud. Victor...
