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You Have Been Storm’ed

You Have Been Storm’ed

Everyone at some point clicks something they should not have. An email link without thinking. Or, in a rush, you click a web or domain address before checking it out. In this story, about a

Ransomware is shifting targets, and many organisations are not prepared

Ransomware is shifting targets, and many organisations are not prepared

Ransomware attacks are evolving rapidly, moving beyond the simple encryption of files to target the systems organisations rely on to recover from an attack. According to Phila May, Executive GTM at inq. Digital, this shift

Fraud Attacks Are Escalating Faster Than Business Defences, Reveals New Experian Report

Fraud Attacks Are Escalating Faster Than Business Defences, Reveals New Experian Report

South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian, a global leader

Building Trust, Accelerating Growth: Securing Africa’s Generative AI Future

Building Trust, Accelerating Growth: Securing Africa’s Generative AI Future

By Linda Saunders, Country Manager & Senior Director Solution Engineering, Africa, SalesforceGenerative AI has become the new frontier of workplace productivity, efficiently rewriting emails, analysing data, recording meetings, and automating complex tasks. This powerful technology

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