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In a single 12-month period, Africa lost an estimated $57.8 billion to scams and cyber fraud, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) 2025 Report. That is not a typo. Billion, with a B. The same report found that 68% of African adults reported experiencing a scam in 2025. In South Africa alone, digital banking […]
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Mastercard released its inaugural Cyber Pulse report, offering a comprehensive view of the evolving cyber threat landscape across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) over the last year. The report combines regional threat intelligence from Mastercard’s Cyber Insights platform with organizational cyber health assessments from RiskRecon, a tool which allows companies to evaluate […]
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By Shola Khosa, Senior Solutions Architect at Data Management Professionals South Africa Traditionally, cyber recovery planning has been centred on data, systems and infrastructure, yet the one element that determines whether any recovery can actually begin is identity. As cyberattacks grow more targeted, more destructive, and increasingly aimed at the very trust fabric of the […]
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Technology providers must battle-test their promises to be true enablers By Jevon King, CSO at Backspace Technologies Doing business in South Africa is rewarding but it can also feel like a feat of endurance. Volatile exchange rate, fuel price fears, infrastructure and energy challenges, and a host of other points of friction demand both hands […]
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74% of businesses in the region rank cyber risks as a top priority, significantly above global averages In partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya, the inaugural event takes place in Nairobi from 19–21 May As cyber threats become more sophisticated and persistent, organisations across East Africa […]
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By Majda Lahlou Kassi As mobile networks in Africa continue to evolve, their reliability is crucial for maintaining economic competitiveness and national security. They enable secure communications, protect sensitive data and support the operation of critical industries. Governments and the private sector alike depend on these networks to ensure stability and resilience against disruptions. Securing […]
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The Cyber Security Summit is thrilled to unveil the inaugural Cyber 50, showcasing the most influential and promising leaders in the field of cybersecurity. After an extensive evaluation process involving nominations, direct applications, database research, interviews, and thorough analysis of public sources, we are proud to recognize these individuals for their exceptional contributions and dedication […]
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By: Yesh Surjoodeen, Southern Africa Managing Director at HP With many businesses rethinking digital transformation, a balance between accelerated adoption and prioritizing cybersecurity is a team effort which cannot be ignored. The rapid development of digital technology since the turn of the century has fundamentally changed the way business and society operates and interacts. In […]
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Recent studies1 have shown that South Africa is experiencing a skills gap in the field of cybersecurity. As a forward-thinking higher education entity, Regent Business School (RBS) recently presented a webinar designed to help business leaders from small business owners to corporate executives, understand the current cybersecurity landscape and learn the steps necessary to protect their organizations from […]
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Mastercard has partnered with Nigerian digital payment startup NowNow, to help SMEs reduce the risk of cyberattacks. There has been a significant increase in cybercrime in recent years. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission, Nigeria loses an estimated USD500, 000, 000 (Five Hundred Million United States Dollars) yearly due to cybercrime. SMEs are a huge target for […]
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