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Unlock Critical Knowledge – Explore the Surge of Deepfake Cyber Threats with Magix R&D Lab

Unlock Critical Knowledge – Explore the Surge of Deepfake Cyber Threats with Magix R&D Lab

Tech enthusiasts and cybersecurity warriors! We’ve got something exciting in store for you. Magix R&D Lab is back with another insightful White Paper, titled "The Surge of Deepfake Cyber Threats." Packed with the latest insights

Sophos and Phishield Launch Integrated Cybersecurity and Insurance Initiative Amid Escalating Ransomware Crisis

Sophos and Phishield Launch Integrated Cybersecurity and Insurance Initiative Amid Escalating Ransomware Crisis

The latest figures from Sophos’ State of Ransomware in South Africa 2025 report reveal that the median ransom payment nearly tripled over the past year, increasing from approximately R2.8 million to R8.3 million, underscoring the

The Role of AI in Ethical and Unethical Hacking: Implications for Business

The Role of AI in Ethical and Unethical Hacking: Implications for Business

Magix R&D Lab has released an insightful White Paper titled “The Role of AI in Ethical and Unethical Hacking: Implications for Business,” authored by Tim Butler, with co-authors Floyd Tshoma and Hlayisani Shondlani from the

The evolution of cyber threats: key insights from Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report

The evolution of cyber threats: key insights from Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report

Kerissa Varma, Chief Security Advisor Africa, MicrosoftAs cyber threats continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Microsoft's latest cybersecurity intelligence  reveals a complex landscape where artificial intelligence (AI) is both empowering defenders and enabling sophisticated criminal enterprises.

Bridging the cybersecurity workforce gap: a global and African imperative

Bridging the cybersecurity workforce gap: a global and African imperative

By Hamid Maher, Kevin Huard, Hakim Hamane, Younes Zrikem of Boston Consulting GroupThe digital age has brought unparalleled opportunities for innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. At the same time, it has also introduced a growing

What Does Agentic AI Mean for Cybersecurity?

What Does Agentic AI Mean for Cybersecurity?

AI agents will change how we work. But without the right protection, they are soft targets for criminals.If you've ever felt frustrated booking trips, finding troubleshooting information, coordinating complex supply chains, or managing any elaborate

Buying cybersecurity products won’t make your business safer. What will?

Buying cybersecurity products won’t make your business safer. What will?

Cyberattacks have graduated from "possible" to "probable," according to a major South African insurer. Businesses must act to reduce cyber risks, which many are doing by spending on new security services. However, this approach often becomes

Beware the QR Code Trap: How “Quishing” Threatens Your Business

Beware the QR Code Trap: How “Quishing” Threatens Your Business

By Pieter Nel, Sales Director - SADC , SOPHOSThreat actors are constantly finding new and innovative ways to compromise systems, and the latest technique is "quishing." Quishing - short for QR code phishing - leverages

Cyber insurance: the average amount of compensation claimed by organisations using MDR services is 97.5% lower than that of organisations relying on endpoint solutions only, according to a Sophos study

Cyber insurance: the average amount of compensation claimed by organisations using MDR services is 97.5% lower than that of organisations relying on endpoint solutions only, according to a Sophos study

The average claim following a significant cyberattack is just $75,000 for MDR users, compared with $3 million for endpoint-only users.Sophos, a leading global provider of innovative security solutions designed to neutralise cyberattacks, has unveiled the

Data privacy, AI threats and supply chains—the South African SMB cybersecurity landscape

Data privacy, AI threats and supply chains—the South African SMB cybersecurity landscape

South Africa’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) will continue to grapple with cybersecurity challenges throughout 2025. Tougher enforcement of data privacy laws and the rise of new artificial intelligence (AI) related threats are among the