For better or for worse: Predictions for the Internet
Could you imagine the world without the Internet? Even if you were there, many of us would agree that we wouldn’t want to go back.
The Psychology of Attackers
If you are trying to impede or deter attackers, remember that different threat actors have different motivations and tolerance levels. Your actions may not always have the effects that you want.
Do you need a Red Team?
Most people who contact us looking for a Red Team service don’t actually need one. This article explains the key characteristics of organisations that will actually benefit from a Red Team service.
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Are battery and solar inverters safe against cyber threats?
More people in South Africa are looking to use battery and solar inverters in their homes and businesses due to the increase in loadshedding of late but there is potential for getting hacked.
Cyber Security improving in Africa
The strategies conducted by organisations in most of Africa to attend to cybersecurity issues have been improving in the last couple of years which is good news. This is particularly the case for larger companies that have international presence elsewhere in the world.
Threats in the Wild
South Africa
SA banking and insurance highly targeted
Both banks and insurance companies in South Africa are getting targeted a lot more of late by cyber criminals in attempts to hack into accounts and try and gain access to both organisations’ and individuals’ funds.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
With October being the cybersecurity awareness month, South Africa is suffering more from cyber attacks and has been ranked as the sixth most affected country worldwide.
International
iPhones, iPads & Apple Macs hacked due to a flaw
A new flaw has hit iPhones, iPads and Apple Macs that allows hackers to hijack and take control of the devices.
Computer drivers from popular manufacturers being exploited
Hackers have been exploiting the vulnerabilities found in well-known companies such as Cisco AnyConnect and Gigagbyte.
New Cybergang hits healthcare in the US
The FBI and CSI referred to a new cybercrime group called The Daixin Team that are targeting healthcare facilities.
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.