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Festive season cyber threats – how to outsmart scammers

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Cyber threats usually escalate during the festive season, as cybercriminals take advantage of holiday distractions. For many, a tax refund may feel like the perfect holiday gift. But, unfortunately, cybercriminals often intercept these refunds, leaving taxpayers and businesses vulnerable.

Quantum computing and encryption – not as futuristic as it sounds

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The first quantum computer was created almost three decades ago, in 1998. Yet, the topic still seems futuristic to many. While its applications remain unknown to most, quantum computing combines computer science, physics, and mathematics. It provides solutions the world has been trying to find for eons – and those it doesn’t yet know it needs.

Proactive cyber threat management – enhancing rapid response

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As cyber attacks grow in frequency and complexity, it is urgent to shift from prevention alone to detection and response. Many businesses still rely on outdated, reactive approaches, even though Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is not a new concept. Without proactive cyber threat management these reactive methods leave organisations vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.

Digital identity future trends

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As essential services continue to digitise at an increasing rate, digital identity will remain central for businesses and governments. In many cases, digital identity is recognised as the first line of defense in protecting funds and data. As a result, business attitudes toward digital identity are evolving fast.

Cybersecurity predictions for 2025 – trends and threats

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Our 2025 cybersecurity predictions, developed by a team of global industry experts, highlight critical trends shaping the cyber threat landscape. In 2024, cyber threats escalated at an unprecedented pace, driven largely by the rapid adoption and evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

Building cyber resilient organisations for growth and security

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With increasing alacrity, businesses must recognise the crucial need to transform their organisational structures. This is necessary to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital landscape. However, it’s equally important for organisations to consider the associated risks. This will ensure long-term resilience.

BEC cyber threat protection – staying vigilant amid year-end fatigue

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As the year ends, businesses face year-end fatigue and the pressures of the approaching festive season. This period, marked by heavy workloads and rushing to meet targets, creates opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities. One prominent method is business email compromise (BEC), a sophisticated cybercrime targeting organisations via email system infiltration. A common BEC tactic involves altering banking details on invoices.

Cyber defence for Black Friday

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As Black Friday approaches, millions of consumers prepare for one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The excitement of discounts and limited-time deals drives online shopping. However, this also creates an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit the surge in activity.

Cyber insurance risk management

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These are times of unprecedented change and disruption. New technological innovations and geopolitical events are just two of the major catalysts of change in the landscape of risk. In times of volatility, businesses are often faced with increased risk exposure, with opportunistic cybercriminals at the ready to exploit vulnerabilities and take advantage of loopholes.

Business travellers cybersecurity risks

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Business travel fuels growth for many South African companies, driving expansion through new connections, sealing deals, and unlocking opportunities in diverse markets. However, data reveals a significant cost associated with these trips. From August to October 2023, companies typically spent R15,138 per domestic trip and R34,943 per international business travel. These high costs highlight the critical need for companies to ensure their employees are safeguarded against cyber threats.

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