Researchers at Mimecast Threat Intel have discovered an email phishing campaign that is attempting to use the emerging Monkeypox outbreak to con employees into sharing their personal information.

It notes that upon discovering the contravention, Absa secured High Court orders that enabled search and seizure operations at various premises and secured all devices containing the data.

The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) is warning South Africa’s 11 million gamers to step up their security as the industry increasingly becomes a target for hackers.

Sixty-four percent of OT leaders have also taken on the responsibility of embedding security within the operations process, and 71% are regularly involved in IT cyber security strategy.

In a new reality, a threat is likely to occur if it has not already, and the threats are becoming more advanced.

F5 Networks has completed its acquisition of Shape Security, a leader in fraud and abuse prevention.

APT activity in the first quarter of this year shows that the infection and distribution of malware via mobile platforms is increasing, with some campaigns focusing on mobile alone.

Some 1.69 million Android devices were infected with malware in South Africa last year.

A recent study by Check Point has revealed that 71% of security professionals reported an increase in security threats or attacks since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak.

A breakthrough in the development of quantum-enhanced optical systems could pave the way for advances in encryption, communication and measurement, scientists say.