Sep 29, 2023 | Cybersecurity and business
Last year, 85% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack, as per the Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2023. With almost every organization falling victim to these attacks, the issue has become pervasive and nearly unavoidable. While this may seem...
Sep 22, 2023 | cyber, Cybersecurity and business
There’s no question that African businesses are being increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, with ransomware, spyware and backdoor incidents, as well as data leaks, becoming ever more prevalent. One such recent example is the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)...
Sep 15, 2023 | cyber, Cybersecurity and business
With the global costs of cyber crime expected to soar to $13-trillion within the next five years, cyber insurance is booming as organisations try to mitigate the risk of financial losses. Globally, the cyber insurance market is now worth around $17-billion and is...
Sep 8, 2023 | Articles, cyber, South Africa
The Information Regulator has ordered pharmacy chain Dis-Chem to take remedial action to address a hack that led to the personal data of 3.6 million customers being breached last year, or face a fine of up to R10 million, imprisonment, or both. The Regulator issued an...
Sep 1, 2023 | Articles, cyber
In today’s digital landscape, where businesses rely heavily on technology for their operations, cyberattacks have become an ever-increasing threat. As an IT professional with a keen eye on the cybersecurity landscape, it is evident that the repercussions of cyber...
