Mar 14, 2025 | cyber, Cyber Crime, Cyber Insurance, insurance, insurance news, Latest Insurance Articles, short term insurance, Short Term Insurance News, South Africa
South Africa-based real estate company Pam Golding is scrambling to contain a cyber attack it recently suffered. Yesterday, the company announced it had experienced a “cyber incident” that resulted in unauthorised access to some of the personal information stored on...
Feb 7, 2025 | cyber, Cyber Crime, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity and business, insurance, insurance news, South Africa
The average cost of a data breach in South Africa rose to R53,1-million in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, according to research by IBM. Cyberattacks are also becoming more frequent and, according to a recent article titled Unmasking cyber threats in Africa, local...
Jan 17, 2025 | South Africa
The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released its 2025 annual global risks report, which highlighted the increasing risks posed by the disastrous effects of climate change, the role of disinformation and misinformation in societal polarisation, and the threat of...
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...
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...
