Security

Could WannaCry ransomware be linked to North Korea?

WannaCry, the ransomware package that wreaked havoc across the world’s Windows machinery this past weekend, might have links to North Korea, security experts revealed….

WannaCry ransomware infects a quarter million computers in 150 countries

WannaCry wins 2017’s prize for most ominously named ransomware, and it has seemingly lived up to its name. A worldwide attack involving the ransomware…

3 hilarious (but scary) printer security stories from the internet [Native]

Printers might seem like innocuous little office gadgets that do one job and one job alone, but they’ve become more vulnerable thanks to the…

Google Docs’ latest phishing scam was bad news for journalists

A Google Docs phishing attack, that paraded as a genuine link to a shared document, caused widespread panic on the internet Wednesday. On the…

Ask these questions when buying a secure printer [Native]

Believe it or not, but security is an important factor to consider when buying a new printer for the office these days. But what…

5 neat tips to secure your printer [Native]

There have been numerous stories surrounding the dodgy nature of today’s connected printers. In fact, one security expert claimed that the printer was the…

Are printers now ‘worst’ for enterprise security? [Native]

This is a native advertising article. To find out more, read our guide to native advertising versus sponsored content. Printers might not be the flashiest gadgets…

The future of internet security: some positives and negatives

The Digital Age has ushered in a remarkable new era of work, play, travel, research, communication, all-around connectivity, banking, and more. From refrigerators that…

5 big security predictions for 2016

This year marked a strategic shift from a maniacal focus on prevention, toward greater balance on monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. It’s become clichéì…

What can a major US university teach us about the true cost of DDoS attacks?

If you were to hear that Rutgers University incurred serious damages, you might assume it was Sunday morning and these came courtesy of the…

Kaspersky: scammers using Syrian War for online extortion

Online scammers have found a new way of extorting money out of internet users. Rather than pretending to be Nigerian princes or the daughter…

6 top tips for safe online shopping this festive season

The holidays are here and this means online shopping for those Christmas gifts. This also means that cybercriminal scams are aplenty. Here are six…

Universal log-ins: the next big revenue spinner for mobile operators?

Speak to the heads of mobile operators and they’ll tell you life isn’t easy right now. As far as they’re concerned, over the top…

5 massive security threats set to emerge in 2016

The Internet of Things (IoT), a global network of objects equipped with connected sensors, is only just starting to take off in a big…

Security: the platform for IoT success

Widely regarded as the hottest topic in high-tech, the IoT (Internet of Things) is attracting the attention of countless enterprises across a wide array…

10 massive online security predictions for 2016

A year in cybersecurity can seem like an eternity. But despite the rapid changes, many things remain constant. Check Point’s top three predicted security…

How the cloud can improve your security solutions

The advantage of being in this industry for a while is that you get to see first-hand how things change, mostly for the better,…

Cyber security innovation race: 3 things African organisations need to know

As cyber attackers increase their ability to innovate, so they are able to enhance their capacity to outpace state-of-the-art security technology. Keeping up with…

How safe is flying…on your credit card?

Air travel may be statistically safer than other forms, but what about the transactions that surround it? According to Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)…

5 cyber security concerns in ‘Back 2 the Future II’

Looking back at the tech predictions made in Back to the Future II, it’s interesting to see how far we’ve come. Made in 1989,…

4 top tips for keeping your website safe

We can all agree that no one wants their website hacked. Obviously, when you create your website, you won’t be thinking to yourself, “What…

Is encryption keeping us from finding extra terrestrials?

Humans have speculated about the existence of sapient, sentient beings from outer space for generations. Meeting and communicating with such extraterrestrial creatures has been…

DDoS attacks increasingly used as smokescreen for other security threats

Everyone who understands what a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is fears the day it happens to their organisation. It’s a blunt, crude…

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