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...
Oct 18, 2024 | 2024, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity and business, insurance, South Africa
As cyberattacks continue to surge, increasingly targeting small businesses, the need for robust cybersecurity risk management has never been more critical. This October, marking International Cybersecurity Awareness Month, serves as a timely reminder that businesses...
Oct 11, 2024 | Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity and business, insurance, South Africa
Cybercriminals are no longer only targeting large corporates. Whether your business is big or small, in a city or small town – no one is exempt from criminals trying to gain access to your money or personal information. This October marks International Cybersecurity...
Oct 4, 2024 | 2024, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity and business
Cyber insurance has become a crucial safety net for businesses, particularly in the face of escalating ransomware attacks. By Greg Day, vice-president and global chief information security officer at Cybereason. This financial safeguard promises protection against the...
Sep 20, 2024 | cyber, Cybersecurity and business, Uncategorized
A study has revealed that businesses in South Africa have lost millions because of ransomware.Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key. This can also be viewed as a form of...