Five things South Africa must do to combat cybercrime
Cyber-attacks are on the rise globally, with seriously negative implications for countries' strategic, national, economic and social well-being.
Sep 6, 2022
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Why we need philosophy and ethics of cyber warfare
Cyber-attacks are rarely out of the headlines. We know state actors, terrorists, and criminals can leverage cyber-means to target the digital infrastructures of our societies. We have also learned that, insofar as our societies ...
Jun 16, 2022
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If you use Google's Chrome browser, you will want to make this software update
Google wants you to update your Chrome browser to deploy a new wave of software fixes to patch some security flaws.
May 2, 2022
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Canadian businesses scrambling to defend against cyberattacks uptick
Canada's governor general and foreign ministry, hospitals and an airline: a litany of recent cyberattacks has exposed poor defenses against hackers, despite warnings to be more vigilant since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Apr 27, 2022
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A model that can help inexperienced users identify phishing emails
Phishing attacks are cyber-attacks through which criminals trick users into sending them money and sensitive information, or into installing malware on their computer, by sending them deceptive emails or messages. As these ...
Apr 19, 2022 feature
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Chinese hackers reportedly target India's power grid
India's power sector has been targeted by hackers in a long-term operation thought to have been carried out by a state-sponsored Chinese group, a U.S.-based private cybersecurity company detailed in a new report.
Apr 7, 2022
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Hackers' path eased as 600,000 US cybersecurity jobs sit empty
President Joe Biden has urged U.S. companies to "harden your cyber defenses immediately" amid a growing risk of Russian cyberattacks. For many, that won't be easy.
Mar 30, 2022
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How cyberspace has become the new battleground in modern day warfare
Bolstering cybersecurity is becoming ever more important as nation states wage war in new and complex arenas.
Mar 3, 2022
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A war within a war: Cyberattacks signal a new, powerful approach to combat
Over the past few days, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has captivated the attention of the world. But in addition to fighting with troops on the ground, the nation is also defending itself on another front, from cyberattack.
Mar 3, 2022
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Taking a systems approach to cyber security
As critical infrastructure components such as electric power grids become more sophisticated, they are also becoming increasingly more reliant on digital networks and smart sensors to optimize their operations, and thus more ...
Mar 2, 2022
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