Tag: Cybercrime
How businesses can protect themselves against fraud
South Africa’s turbulent economic climate has increased the exposure of local businesses to a number of significant risks. Among these are risks related specifically to fraud. The two most common of...
Cyber insurance – underpinned by a data backup and recovery strategy
By Iniel Dreyer, MD at Data Management Professionals South Africa
AS cybercrime statistics continue to escalate, insurance providers have started offering cyber insurance cover to businesses. Intended to assist organisations to handle the financial impact...
Valentine’s day, online shopping and Cybercrime…what to look out for!
Valentines is around the corner. But with global pandemic restrictions has seen an increase in online shopping. People should take note and be on the lookout for malicious and suspicious activities...
Concern of cyber crime increase during lockdown
As the country prepares for a nationwide lockdown, concerns are mounting over the possibility that cyber crime will increase.
Statistics from cybersecurity and anti-virus provider Kaspersky revealed that there had been an...
Cybercrime in 2020 – not a question of if, but when, so how do...
The year that was
According to Kaspersky Lab, there were an estimated 13,842 attempted cyberattacks every day in the first quarter of 2019 alone, which represents an increase of 22% over 2018. Hundreds...
Small businesses are susceptible to cybercrime
Small businesses with less than 50 employees can be a prime target for cybercriminals because of the data they hold for clients and employees. The data can fetch a high price...
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