Security

Tracker Launches Sayf App for Family Safety

A New Chapter in Safety Innovation Tracker, South Africa’s best-known vehicle tracking brand, has expanded its business with the launch of Sayf, a mobile…

The Alarming Truth About Gen Z Gaming Cybercrime

Let’s be real, most of us have probably clicked “download” on a shady-looking mod or jumped at a promise of “free V-Bucks” at 2…

DeepSeek’s AI data leak is a wake-up call for South African businesses

A massive data leak at AI startup DeepSeek has exposed more than just chat logs and secret keys — it’s pulled the curtain back…

South Africa’s Cyber Shield Weakens: 70% of Firms Lack Basic Security Awareness

In an age defined by digital transformation, cloud adoption, and remote work, cybersecurity awareness should be a non-negotiable for any organization. Yet, a stark…

When is sharing oversharing on social media?

A simple Get to know me section on Instagram or TikTok poses a serious security risk as it aligns with common security questions used…

Netflix password sharing crackdown, too soon or delayed win?

Netflix Inc. announced it would tighten the rope on password sharing with an option for users to pay extra to share their account with…

Ramaphosa hits back, EFF, NationalShutDown and what to do on Monday

President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning to the EFF who have plans to disrupt the country come Monday in a nationwide protest…

Why Blackberry phones failed: What to do with your Blackberry in 2023

Ever wonder what happened to Blackberry? The Canadian software company now specializing in cybersecurity was once a popular contender in the cellphone messaging domain….

Elon Musk, free speech and the naughty @ElonJet who tracked his jet

Elon Musk has another headache on his shoulders and that’s an account tracking his plane. Twitter user @ElonJet was banned and later unbanned after…

Here’s how you will set a voice note as your status on WhatsApp

Social messaging app WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users set voice notes as their statuses. The feature will…

New Twitter policy: free speech or free reign?

In a bid to find the right pace for the blue social bird, Tesla and now Twitter boss Elon Musk has introduced new rules…

Twitter parody accounts to be permanently suspended, here’s why

In a campaign to encourage free speech and clean up fake Twitter accounts impersonating other users, Twitter head Elon Musk has confirmed parody accounts…

Four things banks should let go of in 2022

In 2008, Steve Jobs pulled a CD-less MacBook Air out of a brown paper bag signaling the beginning of the end for CD’s. This…

SARS warns of scammers stealing tax refunds through eFiling profiles

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned taxpayers about scammers who are stealing refunds by gaining access to eFiling profiles. The tax service…

These are the top brands cybercriminals like to pose as when phishing

Check Point Research has listed the brands that cybercriminals like to pose as most when targeting online users with phishing scams. Check Point Research,…

Twitch gives update on security leak, says user details weren’t exposed

Twitch has provided an update on a security leak it experienced earlier this month, confirming it did not expose users’ login credentials. In a…

Twitch confirms security leak, resets users’ stream keys out of caution

Twitch has confirmed that it experienced a security leak and in an act of caution, has reset the stream keys of all of its…

Personal data of South Africans compromised in Department of Justice breach

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) has warned that malware that attacked its IT system may have exposed the personal data of…

You can now ditch the password for your Microsoft account

Microsoft has announced it’s giving users the option to remove the password for their accounts and use another sign-in method instead. It was first…

Scammers already targeting people with iPhone 13 offers

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned consumers to be on the lookout for scammers that attempt to sell them Apple products and iPhone 13 offers….

Information Regulator of South Africa concerned by breaches and ransomware attacks

The Information Regulator of South Africa has said it’s concerned by the number of security breaches in South Africa. This follows a ransomware attack…

How hackers target vulnerable Wi-Fi routers in the home

Private network company NordVPN has warned internet users of a trend where hackers take control of unprotected Wi-Fi routers. The company outlined an attack…

Kaspersky warns of WhatsApp mod that downloads trojan malware

Kaspersky has warned of a malicious version of a popular WhatsApp mod that contains trojan malware that can attack mobile devices and their owners….

Opera Mini Data Campaigns Reshape Mobile Access in South Africa

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Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

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