In 2023, over 2,800 data breaches resulted in the theft of over 8.2 billion records, costing organisations an average of $4.88m per breach, according to Cisco. The increase in cyberattacks in South Africa, including a 4% rise in weekly attacks on organisations, highlights the growing threat of cybercrime. Common communication mistakes during cyber incidents include delays in response, hasty and inaccurate communications, excluding social media teams, and lack of preparation.
Warning issued over ‘fast flux’ techniques used to obscure malicious signals on compromised networks
Law enforcement agencies have warned that organizations face a common network vulnerability that allows hackers to dodge detection and distribute malicious software indiscriminately. Referred to
