Feb 14, 2025 | 2024, Cyber Crime, Cybersecurity and business
Despite rising awareness about cyber scams, fueled by media coverage, cybersecurity education, and real-life experiences, scammers continue to stay ahead of the game. With advanced tactics like deepfakes, AI-driven fraud, and social engineering, they are pulling off...
Jan 24, 2025 | 2024, Cyber Crime, Cybersecurity and business
In 2024, nearly six out of every 10 businesses experienced a cyber attack. The same research revealed that 70% of these attacks led to data encryption, with ransom demands increasing fivefold. Most concerningly, 32% of cyber attacks worldwide were attributed to...
Dec 6, 2024 | 2024, Cyber Crime, South Africa
In June this year, South Africans got yet another taste of how destructive criminal cyberattacks can be. As the month drew to a close, the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) fell victim to a ransomware attack. The incident delayed the processing of millions of...
Nov 22, 2024 | 2024, Cybersecurity and business
While many have invested heavily in frontline defence tools to try to keep out bad actors, they have spent far less time and money preparing for what happens when the criminals eventually get in. And they will get in. With the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
Nov 8, 2024 | 2024, Cybersecurity and business
The Allianz Cybersecurity Resilience Report 2024 provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of cyber threats, with ransomware and data breaches leading the list of risks. Santho Mohapeloa, Senior Cyber Specialist at Allianz Commercial, explains that...
