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The modus operandi of cybercriminals is constantly changing. It comes as no surprise that, every so often, hackers switch up their methods to become more evasive. However, contrary to what we might imagine, these changes don’t always have to be innovative, or involve new attack strategies. Cybercriminals are increasingly opting to employ old-school techniques, andRead more

Cyberattacks on large companies grab the headlines, creating the false impression that only big organisations are targeted by cybercriminals. This misleads smaller companies into believing that they are not potential targets because of their size or low profile. However, threats against small and medium-sized companies have been a cause for concern in recent years. ExpertsRead more

The technology landscape is changing rapidly, presenting new challenges for security in the financial services sector. Generative artificial intelligence, automation, data management, and integrated finance are just some of the trends that are transforming this landscape. As the demand for personalised experiences grows, the challenges of ensuring data security and privacy are increasing, among otherRead more

November brings two of the busiest shopping days of the year – the annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday events that originated in the United States have increasingly become a global phenomenon. Cybercriminals will take advantage of frenzied consumers, hoping to find the best deals, and match the non-stop advertising by retailers with an increaseRead more

Cybercriminals are well versed in the tactic of phishing, which aims to trick users into revealing confidential information and gain unauthorised access to user accounts and compromise corporate networks. A new type of phishing attack has now emerged, known as MFA phishing, which evades key protection measures deployed by corporate networks. The SANS 2022 Managing HumanRead more

When it comes to cybersecurity, if you are not evolving, you are almost certainly falling behind and becoming vulnerable. Yet some old cybersecurity tips and best practices continue to live on long after they should and in some cases, they can actually make us less safe. Corey Nachreiner, Chief Security Officer at WatchGuard Technologies, is proposing theRead more

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is a great time for every organisation and individual to re-evaluate their security procedures and technologies, and the role that they want to play in their personal and corporate cybersecurity practices. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has given this year’s campaign the following title – “See Yourself inRead more

Phishing attacks continue to be a top concern for small businesses and midsize organisations. In fact, 83% of businesses report being a victim of a phishing attack in the last year alone. This is not particularly surprising, considering that these attacks are straightforward to execute and particularly profitable for those who succeed. But there isRead more

Dolos, our new specialist cybersecurity distribution company, has just launched in Africa and the Middle East. The South African-based distributor, previously Panda Security Africa, will deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions to our partners backed by our decades of industry experience, offering them even more value with an expanded portfolio of solutions. Maintaining our wealth of specialisedRead more