cyber security Archives

11 Apr 2023

Security first at VEGA

By Staff Writer

VEGA, the Black Forest manufacturer of level, switching and pressure instrumentation, is on a security mission. Vega delivered to its customers what is unquestionably the world’s first level sensor with built-in cyber security features. With this new development VEGA wants to send a strong message, namely, that it recognises the increasing threat of cyber criminality in industry...

15 Oct 2021

Consider these 10 steps to prevent ransomware threats

By Staff Writer

Aon’s Cyber Security Risk Report found that ransomware is a crisis that will only get worse as threat actors continue to grow in sophistication and expertise. Ransomware attackers often operate with the discipline and approach of a legitimate traditional business, except with criminal intent. Fortunately, there are strategies companies can take to reduce the risk of falling victim to a ransomware attack.

11 Oct 2021

Ransomware Defence to address cyber insurability challenges

By Staff Writer

Global professional services firm, Aon, has announced the launch of a new offering aimed at increasing the resilience of businesses in EMEA and the UK and by addressing cyber insurability challenges. Insurers are experiencing mounting losses, largely driven by the proliferation of ransomware, with the frequency of events up nearly 500 per cent since 2018.

24 Nov 2020

SA’s app driven businesses suffer from high data bills and hardware costs

By Staff Writer

YBuy, a startup owned by JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms Group has partnered with Mint Solutions on an industry-leading holistic solution that optimises corporates’ entire mobile ecosystem. Whilst COVID-19 drove many businesses online, many are experiencing the pain points of the digital economy, including device issues and problems with software and data management. Reduce employee distrations...

25 Aug 2020

What the Experian breach has taught us about data security

By Staff Writer

SABRIC and SAFPS urges bank customers and other consumers to follow sound identity management practices to mitigate the risk of impersonation and fraudulent applications in your name. Experian – a consumer, business and credit information services agency – has experienced a breach of data which has exposed some personal information of as many as 24...

21 Jul 2020

More than half of SA organisations fall victim to cyber attacks

By Staff Writer

According to The State of Cloud Security 2020, a global survey from next-generation cybersecurity leader Sophos, six in 10 (60%) organisations from South Africa experienced a public cloud security incident in the last year – including ransomware (25%), other malware (28%), exposed data (28%), compromised accounts (27%), and cryptojacking (26%). Globally, organisations running multi-cloud environments...

08 Apr 2020

Uncovering the face of cyber crime: How a hacker scammed over $100 000

By Staff Writer

Researchers from cyber crime solutions company, Check Point, have painstakingly uncovered the identity of a prolific cyber criminal known as ‘Dton’. When you spot a phishing attempt or an email with a suspicious document attached in your inbox, have you ever wondered who actually sent it to you, and how they got your details? Or...

23 Mar 2020

Increase your cyber security during COVID-19 outbreak

By Staff Writer

BY: Rosalind Lake, director and Priyanka Naidoo, associate designate at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa A common response by businesses to the spread of COVID-19 has been to implement measures that require social distancing and remote working.

06 Mar 2020

Is your data security really safe in the cloud?

By Staff Writer

BY: Ray Pompon, principal threat evangelist at F5 Labs Optimal cloud security requires a unique way of thinking about IT infrastructure. Back in the day, the theft and loss of backup tapes and laptops were a primary cause of data breaches. That all changed when systems were redesigned and data at rest was encrypted on...

03 Mar 2020

Schneider electric provides advanced motor control for smooth IIoT implementation

By Staff Writer

Smart manufacturing practices making use of connected technology hold the power to improve efficiency and optimise factory operations. However, with the increased use of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) comes the threat of a cyber breach. To ensure its customers can make a safe digital transition, Schneider Electric has built in cybersecurity measures into...

01 Jul 2019

Building the security baseline

By Janice Roberts

At any given moment, a cybercrime victim is losing around R3.5 million a day, according to Action Fraud in the United Kingdom. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019 found that 60% of medium firms and 61% of large firms deny that they have been attacked and yet 25% of those that identify a breach experience...

23 Apr 2019

CEOs need a better understanding of cyber security

By Janice Roberts

CEOs have a lot on their plate. They are ultimately responsible for business strategy and planning, as well as leading operations. It’s no surprise then, that they lean heavily on their technical leads and departments, particularly when it comes to information security.