UK Launches Research Lab to Counter Russian Cyber Threats

UK Launches Research Lab to Counter Russian Cyber Threats

A new research lab's being set up to help British spies counter the threat of Russian cyber warfare. The government is warning Russian cyber interference could see power grids shut down. Government minister Pat McFadden claims the Kremlin is "exceptionally aggressive and reckless" in this area as the UK hosts a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London. Russia expert Keir Giles isn't clear why the UK is raising the […]

November 25, 2024 10

Namibia

Standard Bank Namibia Responds to Hacked Accounts and Unauthorised Transactions

Standard Bank Namibia has confirmed that a number of its clients’ accounts were hacked, resulting in unauthorized debit card transactions from a specific vendor. The bank issued a statement acknowledging the breach and stated that it had detected the fraudulent activity on a limited number of accounts. The allegations began circulating on social media on Sunday evening. In response, the bank has engaged with affected customers and taken immediate corrective […]

November 12, 2024 37

Local

Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector: A Collective Responsibility

The digital landscape presents both endless opportunities and growing threats to the financial sector as cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated. With Cybersecurity Awareness Month ending this October, Letshego Holdings Namibia urges customers, as well as employees across government, private, and financial sectors, to remain vigilant. Cyberattacks including phishing emails, SMS scams (smishing), and social media impersonation are on the rise, targeting sensitive company or social media information to build […]

October 31, 2024 4

World

Chinese hackers collected audio from a Trump campaign adviser’s calls says report

Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of US political figures, including an unnamed campaign adviser of Donald Trump, according to the Washington Post. The FBI and the US cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency are investigating, as Laura Westbrook reports. Laura Westbrook.

October 28, 2024 12

Science & Technology

Microsoft says Iranian hacking group targeting US election

Microsoft says Iranian hackers have conducted surveillance on US election-related websites and media outlets. The software company has warned that this could be a prelude to direct influence operations with just under two weeks to go until the presidential election. Ira Spitzer reports.

October 24, 2024 30

Business / Economics

Flood damage in KwaZulu-Natal exceeds 8 billion rand

South Africa’s Special Risk Insurance Association has engaged the government and other stakeholders in a bid to extend its cover to natural disasters, climate-related risks, and cyberattacks. The cost of damage from the June floods in KwaZulu-Natal was estimated at more than 1.3 billion rand, while the 2022 floods in the province caused damage estimated at seven billion rand to at least 826 companies. The association’s chairperson, Nolwandle Mgoqi, says […]

October 1, 2024 14

Lifestyle

Catching online scammers: our model combines data and behavioural science to map the psychological games cybercriminals play

Modern cybersecurity teams and users must stay vigilant and proactive to outmanoeuvre cybercriminals. treety By Rennie Naidoo, University of the Witwatersrand When fiction’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, needed to solve a crime, he turned to his sharp observational skills and deep understanding of human nature. He used this combination more than once when facing off against his arch-nemesis, Dr James Moriarty, a villain adept at exploiting human […]

September 18, 2024 42

Africa

TikTok Announces Industry-First Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council

TikTok is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community education campaign. By partnering with key stakeholders, including policymakers, members from academia, NGOs, and community leaders, TikTok aims to foster a collaborative approach to ensuring a secure and positive platform environment. This announcement was made at TikTok's Safety Summit […]

August 22, 2024 65

World

45,000 Police officer’s deployed for Paris Olympics

45,000 police officers are part of what is a huge security presence in Paris ahead of the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday/July 26. 10,000 soldiers have also been deployed on the streets of the French capital with millions of visitors expected to come for the Games. Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports that the city has repeatedly suffered deadly extremist attacks and international tensions are high because of the […]

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