Financial sector faced AI, blockchain and organised crime threats in 2025, Kaspersky reports
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According to the report, in 2025, the financial sector navigated a rapidly evolving cyber landscape, with malware spreading through messaging apps, AI-assisted attacks, supply chain compromises, and NFC-based fraud....
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New online cyber training platform launches to address africa's critical security skills gap
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South African cyber security firm introduces affordable training programs as continent faces mounting digital threats and workforce shortage...
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Africa surges ahead in workplace AI adoption, PwC Report Finds
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With the fastest uptake of AI tools worldwide, the continent’s youthful workforce and digital momentum could reshape productivity and the future of work...
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AWS introduces AI factory model for governments and public-sector workloads
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According to AWS, its AI factories have dedicated infrastructure with NVIDIA’s computing platform, as well as AWS Tranium chips, AWS AI services and AWS networking....
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Oobit extends crypto-to-fiat payments platform to South Africa
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The company’s expansion introduces a blockchain-based payment workflow that allows crypto users to transact while merchants receive local currency....
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Kaspersky reports 6.4 million shopping phishing attempts and over 20 million gaming attacks detected in 2025
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Kaspersky reports that in 2025, cybercriminals continued to use seasonal shopping periods to distribute phishing pages and fraudulent promotions aimed at collecting personal and payment information. Gaming platforms also remained a prominent target throug...
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Shop smarter, not harder: How to use AI tools and navigate Black Friday safely
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According to Kaspersky survey data, 72% of respondents have used AI, with 30% integrating it into daily routines like generating shopping lists and planning budgets. This trend is set to explode during the holiday season....
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Kaspersky urges users to stay alert amid wave of fake investment platforms
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Kaspersky warns users across South Africa about a wave of fake investment platforms that exploit the popularity of online trading and digital investment services....
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CyberArk releases identity security solution for AI agent privilege management
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Platform extends access controls to autonomous AI agents across enterprise environments with discovery, authentication, and monitoring capabilities...
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Cisco reports first quarter earnings
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The company has recorded revenue growth in four straight quarters after a stretch of four straight year-over-year drops....
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Vertiv to acquire PurgeRite in $1 billion deal, expanding its leadership in advanced liquid cooling services
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The acquisition strengthens Vertiv’s capabilities in thermal management for AI-driven and high-density data centres. The combined portfolio will enhance next-generation liquid cooling performance, reliability, and service scale....
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Artificial intelligence, authentic risk: AI-powered threats to soar, warn anti-fraud professionals
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On the 25th anniversary of International Fraud Awareness Week, fraud fighters sound the alarm on AI-fueled deception...
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Kaspersky advises organisations to check protection of their websites amid search engine optimisation attack schemes
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Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, warns of a prominent threat to website owners, including small and medium-sized businesses: search engine optimisation (SEO) spam and hidden links embedded on legitimate websites....
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Microsoft calls for proactive cybersecurity as AI reshapes the threat landscape
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At its 2025 Digital Defence Report briefing, Microsoft highlights South Africa’s growing exposure to cyberattacks and the urgent shift needed from reaction to resilience....
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KnowBe4 expands access to human risk management tools through Microsoft Security Store
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Partnership enables seamless integration of KnowBe4’s cybersecurity platform within Microsoft’s new ecosystem of trusted security solutions....
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Artificial Intelligence against DLL hijacking: New capabilities of Kaspersky SIEM
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The updated Kaspersky SIEM now features AI functionality for detecting signs of dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking, provides integration with Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) and Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and enables b...
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NEC XON appoints Thigerson Reddy as Chief Operations Officer
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Reddy has been with NEC XON for nearly eight years, most recently serving as Head of Legal & Compliance, where he successfully led the division across Sub-Saharan Africa....
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Kaspersky launches online course for universities to integrate cybersecurity knowledge in curriculums
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The course aims to help universities integrate cyber security awareness into the early stages of education, to equip students with the confidence to manage digital dependence and safeguard against emerging risks, it states....
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Digital Parks Africa and iXAfrica unite to strengthen the continent’s digital infrastructure
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The partnership creates a connected data centre network between East and Southern Africa, supporting businesses as they scale across an increasingly data-driven economy....
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Capitec’s AI tools prevent over R200 million in fraudulent transactions
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According to the bank, app users grew by 13% to 14 million, driving a 35% surge in e-commerce transactions....
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