Security

Apple, like Google and Facebook, now also has a login button

With all the operating system and hardware announcements from WWDC 2019 this week, the fact that you can now log in to services using…

Flipboard changes all user passwords after ‘security incident’ exposes account info

If you’re a Flipboard user, you should probably log in today and change your password. The popular news aggregation service this week “identified unauthorised…

Huawei applies pressure to end lawsuit against US government’s trade ban

In a trade war that has been decidedly one sided until now, Huawei is finally applying more pressure on the US government. In a…

Google stored some G Suite customers passwords in readable text

Google on Tuesday revealed that it stored some of its G Suite business customers’ passwords in a readable, unencrypted format. “We discovered that starting…

Millions of Instagram celebs’ data reportedly exposed online

A report by TechCrunch on Tuesday revealed that millions of popular Instagrammers’ personal data was exposed after a public database was discovered online. The…

WhatsApp spyware exploit ‘unusual’ but method more than 30 years old

WhatsApp users were faced with a frightening situation earlier this week, when it was revealed that a WhatsApp voice call could allow an attacker…

Google offers replacements for bug-affected BLE Titan Security Keys

Google on Wednesday revealed that there is a bug affecting its Bluetooth Titan Security Keys in the United States. The bug, which only affects…

WhatsApp users could get infected by spyware through a phone call

A report by The Financial Times (via The Verge) on Tuesday revealed that WhatsApp was recently exposed to spyware capable of accessing phone functions and…

Twitter says a bug accidentally collected and shared location data on iOS

Twitter on Monday revealed that a bug on its iOS app “inadvertently” collected and “shared” users location data. “We have fixed the bug, but…

Crypto-mining malware, phishing attacks on the rise across Africa

Digital security firm Kaspersky Lab in Q1 2019 reported more than 1.6-million malware attacks per day across the META region, it announced at its…

Your Android phone can now pose as a security key for your Google account

Google revealed on Thursday that it has implemented a new form of security using Android as a key. Quite literally. Now, Android devices running…

Facebook’s latest fail: social network stored millions of passwords in plain text for months

Facebook on Thursday revealed that it’s been storing millions of user passwords in plain text for the past three months. “As part of a…

Mark Zuckerberg wants to make Facebook more ‘privacy-focused’

In a Facebook post, Mark Zuckerberg revealed several ways that he intends to make the platform and its messaging services more privacy-focused. “I understand…

Superbalist phishing scam sneakily asks for your credit card info

Clothing retailer Superbalist on Monday alerted users that a new phishing scam is doing the rounds via SMS and email. In a tweet, the…

Be safe, use this checklist before installing that Android app

Your smartphone has become the gateway to your digital life. They store personal information, banking details, your SIM card with your contact details, and…

Google launches two new security updates for Safer Internet Day

Google has revealed two new updates to its security features on Safer Internet Day. “We’re always working to make sure your data is protected,…

Security bug brings Google+’s death forward by four months

Google+, the company’s social network, will be killed off sooner than initially planned, after a security-threatening bug reared its ugly head last month. “We’ve…

BlackBerry drops $1.4bn on cybersecurity firm Cylance

BlackBerry — yes, that BlackBerry — is now the owner of American cybersecurity firm Cylance. The company paid US$1.4-billion in cash, in addition to…

SASSA warns South Africans of new grocery voucher scam

A new scam parading as an official voucher programme from SASSA is making the rounds, according to the agency. “SASSA would like to warn…

Chatbots are the future, but safety and security has to be a priority

Customer communication is evolving faster than ever. Where paper-based communications sent through the mail were once the norm, almost everything is now done electronically…

This is why it’s important to get personal with your data

With more than 230 000 new instances of malicious software produced daily, companies are under pressure to ensure the security of their data. Adding to…

Security breaches: stop thinking about if and start thinking about when

There’s hardly a week that goes by without news that a major organisation has been hit by a significant online security breach, with thousands…

As banking embraces tech, it needs to focus on digital communication

WhatsApp will take legal action against spammers, starting December

Showmax rolls out new sports streaming feature to all customers

African ventures can compete on the global stage – Seedstars head [Q&A]

New AfDB fund to help grow electronic financial services for low-income communities

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [14/6/2019]

48 hours with the Sony Xperia L3

Google’s new Game Builder lets you make 3D games on Steam

Huawei users are getting Booking.com ads on their lock screens

Audi’s new cars in Germany will count you down, pace you to green lights

Two Ford Focus trim levels also found to have lock issues

South Africa’s govt ministers really love German cars and big Toyotas report reveals