The AI explosion is transforming the cybersecurity landscape, and it’s a game-changer with far-reaching implications. We must tread carefully along the way, addressing ethical concerns and ensuring privacy protection.
Businesses in South Africa need to notify the Information Regulator and those whose personal information has been affected by data breaches under the POPI Act.
WithSecure’s recent webinar discussed how organizations like panelist Jack Fowler’s Harris Federation could change their security posture in light of new trends in cyber crime. These trends showed how changes in the threat landscape have had a knock-on effect on the threat actor ecosystem.
Digitally-connected users are in the midst of an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and can easily become targets for automated cyberattacks. “If it’s programmable, it’s hackable, and any connected smart device today should be considered vulnerable”, mentioned cyber security specialist Mikko Hyppönen, speaking at ITWeb Security Summit 2023.
The new feature in WithSecure’s Elements Endpoint Protection (EPP) allows you to roll back the clock in a quick and efficient way. Rather than a first port of call in the event of an attack, it provides a tool of last resort should an attack succeed.
IT and cyber security becomes more complex over time. The sun also rises. Traditional preventative security measures – firewalls, endpoint protection, Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls – are no longer adequate on their own to defend against cyber threats.
Clicks pharmacy store has suffered a data breach
On May 31st the Clicks pharmacy store suffered a data breach and is now limiting access to its customers’ personal data, according to Sowetan Live.
Kwazulu-Natal justice department has lost millions from cyber-attack the 3rd time
On April 6th the Kwazulu-Natal justice department received their 3rd cyber attack which cost them millions and caused payments of the affected offices to be suspended and only resumed on 1st June.
Use of AI has allowed scammer to pose as victim’s friend & steal R12 million.
A scammer in China used AI to pose as a businessman’s trusted friend and convince him to hand over millions of yuan, according to the authorities.
New kind of cyber crime i known as Virtual Kidnapping is on the rise
Hackers are using personal information obtained from data breaches and social networks to claim that they have kidnapped a relative or loved one and demand a ransom.
Facebook becoming a tool for hackers to lure users into clicking malicious links
Hacked verified accounts on Facebook are now impersonating Meta, purchasing ads on the social network and allegedly luring users into clicking suspicious download links.
Cyber attack on Western Cape parliament downs ICT systems
The Western Cape Provincial parliament (WCPP) experienced a cyber security breach on Monday night, rendering its ICT services inaccessible.
This bulletin is intended to increase the security awareness in organisations by providing useful information to help enhance security and safety when using computing devices and the Internet.
Be sure to consider some of the cyber threats out there and consider these tips for protecting yourself and your devices. Until our next mailer, you can check out all the great resources we have available on our website.
