One of South Africa’s leading insurance companies, Renasa, has partnered with cybersecurity specialist Digimune to provide its network of independent brokers and their clients with a comprehensive solution to monitor, mitigate and rectify cybersecurity risks.Servicing hundreds of independent insurance brokers, Renasa will soon be offering…

Leading cloud-based cybersecurity services provider Digimune has signed a cybersecurity services partnership agreement with ViaCarte, the global leader in card and payment solution provisioning to financial institutions.The partnership, which comes into effect in December, will see a number of Digimune’s advanced enterprise, SME and personal…

Digimune safeguards businesses, families and individuals from cyberthreats. Murray von Hirschberg, the owner of several established enterprises such as The Blue Cafe and Enmasse, can testify.After two desktops were compromised and a friend’s business was cloned on social media, he realised the seriousness of the…

The internet is a great resource, but running an online business or having your kids use it without protection can be hazardous.Ordinary users are often completely oblivious to the risks, having little or no control over the data or content that is collected and shared.…

The internet is seemingly endless and nobody knows its exact size for sure. While it offers you the benefit of connecting with others around the world, it can also be a dangerous neighbourhood to explore unprotected. In this article, we take a look at the…

Slow computer? Files disappearing? Programs not working as they should? If your devices are starting to exhibit strange behaviour, it might be time to pause and inspect. Electronic devices infected with viruses or malware pose a real risk to your privacy and security. Corrupted files…

When your staff work remotely, they’re outside the security bubble that you’ve built to shield your business from cyberattacks. What’s worse, these employees often connect to your servers on unprotected personal laptops, routers, and smartphones. Unfortunately, this kind of behaviour can undermine all your efforts…

Gone are the days when you could install an antivirus program and then just forget about cyberattacks. As the internet, digital media and automation have evolved – so has the cybercriminal’s toolkit for accessing, exposing and destroying your data. To protect your business, you need…

Your business is facing a cyberattack – now what? You know how much is at stake. On average, a data breach sets a company back by USD3.92 million. What’s worse, cybercrime tends to hit smaller businesses harder. It’s important to understand the risk associated with…

Whether you are a recreational gamer or a competitive gamer, chances are you have invested a lot of real money into your characters. Here are a few important tips on how you can be vigilant and protect your online accounts #1: Never reveal any personal…

This type of crime relates to obtaining another person's personal or financial information to use their identity to commit fraud, such as making unauthorised transactions or purchases. Identity theft is committed in many different ways, and its victims are typically left with damage to their…

A report published by INTERPOL gives key insights into cybercrime in Africa. The result of cross-sector collaboration helps countries in Africa to understand the most prevalent threats and formulate a coordinated regional response to cybercrime. The top threats are: Online scams Fake emails or text…

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a wholesale shift to remote work that seems here to stay. But even before the rush to adopt work-from-home practices – often on unsecured personal computers – cyberattacks were soaring. South Africa ranks third in the world in terms of the…

When kids reach their tweens or teens, they start exploring and developing their identities. Seeking greater independence from the family is a natural part of that. But how do you ensure that the privacy kids need doesn’t leave you in the dark about cyberbullying or…

With awareness levels of 88% in South Africa, adults in our country are some of the most conscious of the dangers that cyberbullying poses. Unfortunately, most young victims of cyberbullying don’t tell adults about what’s going on. This isn’t an indictment on you as a…

The demand for personal cybersecurity due to the increase of cyber incidents leaves you feeling exposed. What can you do to protect yourself and your personal data against the dark world of cybercriminals? The good news is... quite a lot, actually! By focusing on the…

No parent wants to learn that their child is being bullied online or off. But forewarned is forearmed, so it’s worth taking the time to dissect what exactly cyberbullying is, what forms it takes and how it relates to more traditional victimisation. With this foundation,…

Here’s an unwelcome scenario: You open your personal laptop and attempt to open a file, only to find your files are locked. You have a message waiting in your inbox. It says your files are encrypted and if you want the decryption key, you need…

Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It's also known as information technology security or electronic information security. The term applies in various contexts, from business to mobile computing, and can be divided into…

According to research from the Entertainment Software Association, 70% of families have at least one child who plays video games. According to Statista, there is an estimated 3.24 billion gamers across the globe. It was estimated that 56% of active PC gamers were millennials aged…

International credit bureau TransUnion confirmed this morning that it has been the victim of a hack by a "criminal third party" and will not be paying the extortion demand that was received. Criminal hacking group N4aughtysecTU, allegedly based in Brazil, has claimed responsibility, alleging that it…

Three ways top crypto companies leverage Prove’s technology to onboard new users in 10 seconds while mitigating SIM swap fraud and other identity fraud. Cryptocurrency fraud is at an all-time high, with the FBI recently reporting a 5x surge in SIM swap attacks and issuing a warning to…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so you might be thinking about picking a little something up for the ones you love. But remember to keep an eye out; with an increase in online romances, your special someone might be a fraudster, pretending to…