cyber-security

Phishing and malware attacks rise as SA goes into COVID-19 lockdown

As South Africa prepares for a national lockdown, there’s another pressing threat for remote workers to think about alongside COVID-19: digital security. Cybersecurity firm…

Grey Saturday: the safest shopping day of the Black Friday weekend

What is the safest day to shop online during the sales season? That’s a question many a budget hunter should be asking over the…

PhishNet sends mock-phishing emails to employees for the greater good

Telecommunications company Internet Solutions (IS) has debuted a new service that allows security teams in companies to launch authentic phishing attacks on their colleagues,…

Here’s how Facebook and Google plan to fight terrorism

Both Facebook and Google have revealed how they are countering terrorist activity on their respective blogs this past week. These posts come after UK…

WhatsApp flaw lets hackers take over accounts in seconds

WhatsApp and Telegram’s online platforms had a bug that allowed hackers to take full control of anyone’s account by sending a simple image to a…

Verified Twitter accounts post swastikas in Turkish hack

Last week, the Netherlands barred two Turkish ministers from speaking to expatriates ahead of a national memorandum. On 16 April, Turkey will be voting whether or…

Ster-Kinekor website leaked millions of users’ private data

Ster-Kinekor’s old website allowed anyone with know-how to retrieve the profile details of every user on the site. This information included phone numbers, addresses and…

The world’s most-wanted cyber criminal is Gru from Despicable Me

Mr Bogachev, tear down that firewall! The New York Times reported Sunday that the world’s most wanted cyber criminal — worth a US$3-million bounty —…

Kaspersky launches perfume to, uh, combat cyber attacks

We’re just as confused as you are. Kaspersky Labs — best known to the average human as the virus protection you have to pay…

Google login pages aren’t safe at all, research finds

Those comforting Google login pages might not be safe at all, according to a security researcher’s latest findings. Taking a deeper look at Google’s…

Incredible Connection now offers cyber security insurance

South African tech retailer Incredible Connection is going beyond the simple hardware sales business. The company has announced that it will be offering cyber-security…

What is CISPA and why should we care? [Infographic]

It seems like the US government is just spending its time drawing up laws that cause online controversy. There was the Stop Online Piracy…

Politicians, tech leaders to meet in London for cyberspace conference

Politicians and high-profile tech leaders from over 60 countries are heading to London to discuss the benefits and security risks of cyber-space. Among those…

FNB Connect drops its once-off data prices, increases Lifestyle data

Deezer opens a three-month free trial for users under lockdown

Dark Sky ditches Android users, weather apps after it joins Apple

Russia’s StudyFree named the winner of Seedstars World 2020

SA’s Custostech lays off staff after VC sues startup for $4.5m over failed investment bid

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [03/04/2020]

Apple’s next budget phone will likely be called the iPhone SE… again

Fitbit Charge 4 debuts in SA with GPS, effort monitoring for R2999

Huawei Y7p: a full, affordable photography studio in your pocket [Sponsored]

Toyota’s new Corolla blends sharper style with upgraded features

The Suzuki S-Presso is now South Africa’s cheapest passenger car

Mazda 2 road test: a compelling, compact Japanese hatchback