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6 ways to prepare for the next wave of ransomware in 2022

6 ways to prepare for the next wave of ransomware in 2022

Ransomware as a trend will continue to affect businesses across the world in 2022 – with attack types and tactics from cybercriminals evolving all the time. As attacks get more sophisticated, so do the consequences of falling victim to ransomware and the complexity of...

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Beware the ransomware pandemic

Beware the ransomware pandemic

A report by cyber insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty highlights the surge in ransomware incidents, which could be prevented if companies strengthen their cyber security and controls. During the COVID-19 crisis another outbreak has happened in cyber...

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Consumers ‘will feel the impact’ of higher Sasria premiums

Consumers ‘will feel the impact’ of higher Sasria premiums

Consumers are justifiably concerned about the impact of Eskom’s demand for a 20% tariff increase, but there’s another factor that could contribute to rising inflation this year: significantly higher Sasria rates on commercial vehicles. Sasria announced its 2022 rates...

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Collaborative risk management central to a new insurance paradigm

Collaborative risk management central to a new insurance paradigm

According to Santam's research, 62% of commercial entities cite the struggling South African economy as their biggest emerging concern The economic downturn has impacted businesses across our specialist lines of insurance. We’ve seen the marine, heavy haulage, taxis...

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Do you have the right strategies in place for a cyber-attack?

Do you have the right strategies in place for a cyber-attack?

Cyber theft, especially ransomware, has hit businesses and the legal profession has become a key target for cyber-criminals. Critical services to the public, such as healthcare and social services have been targeted, and recently the Department of Justice has seen the...

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How to be more resilient to ransomware threats

How to be more resilient to ransomware threats

Impacts vary, but in many cases, ransomware disrupts businesses for significant periods or even forces them to suspend operations or close. By Clive Brindley, security lead at Accenture in Africa A growing population of highly capable cyber extortionists is developing...

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Surge in car jamming incidents during peak shopping periods

Surge in car jamming incidents during peak shopping periods

Data from vehicle tracking and recovery firm Netstar shows an uptick in remote jamming of vehicle immobilisers in the run-up to Black Friday and peak shopping periods. The device used to jam the remote signals is often a customised version of a 400MHz gate or garage...

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31.5 million threats target SA users

31.5 million threats target SA users

The number of cyber threats recorded by the Kaspersky Security Network in the first half of 2021 that targeted SA users reached 31.5 million. Kenya was in a similar position with 32.8 million cyber threats recorded, while Nigeria trailed behind with 1.67 million. All...

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Costs of data breaches in SA up by 50%

Costs of data breaches in SA up by 50%

The latest IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report indicates that the global average cost of a data breach has risen to $4.24 million in 2021, a 10% increase overall and the largest percentage increase in the 17-year history of the report. This is according to...

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Is cyber insurance a worthwhile investment?

Is cyber insurance a worthwhile investment?

The cyber insurance market is rapidly maturing and there are many reasons for this. Companies are increasingly leveraging technology to expand or streamline their businesses, remote work is seeing wide-scale adoption, cybercrime is inflicting trillions of dollars in...

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Bracing for cyber cover in today’s data era

Bracing for cyber cover in today’s data era

In today’s always-on, always-connected economy, businesses are under pressure to enhance their cybersecurity strategy and prove to their customers that data protection is critical to their engagement strategy. By Michel Nader, senior regional director: data protection...

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You’re safe from ransomware – if you have R6.4bn lying around

You’re safe from ransomware – if you have R6.4bn lying around

Ransomware attacks have massively increased since the start of lockdown. Here’s what you need to know to protect your company. When hackers targeted Transnet’s computer systems in late July this year, logistics at major ports ground to a near-halt for the second time...

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Ransomware prevention tips for SMEs: The threat from within

Ransomware prevention tips for SMEs: The threat from within

Staff play an important role in the risk profile of all companies. The frequency and cost of insider threats have increased dramatically over two years, regardless of whether the source is a careless or negligent employee or contractor, a criminal or malicious...

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