Deepfakes are no longer science fiction – they are a real and growing business risk. Magix R&D Lab has released its latest white paper, The Surge of Deepfake Cyber Threats, uncovering how AI-driven digital impersonations are being used to defraud companies, spread disinformation, and compromise brand trust. “Deepfakes have rapidly evolved from internet curiosities into…
It’s a common trap for organisations, believing that bigger budgets automatically mean better data resilience. The truth is while investing in cutting edge solutions is important, it’s certainly not a sliver bullet. At the core, true cyber readiness is about people: empowering your teams, honing your processes and building a culture that’s genuinely prepared to…
Bug bounty hunters and partners stress the value of acquiring an attacker’s view of the organisation’s systems. Cyber security specialist Integrity360 has partnered with offensive security solution company and bug bounty hunter HackerOne to leverage the expertise of a 2 million-strong global ethical hacker community. Access to this community will ensure real-time vulnerability discovery and…
The DA’s Glynnis Breytenbach The DA is intensifying its efforts to create a Cyber Commission, with news on Tuesday that it has tabled a private members bill in parliament to this effect. DA justice & constitutional development spokeswoman Glynnis Breytenbach said that while the response from the private sector and academia has been “overwhelmingly positive”,…
Justin Lee, regional sales director at Palo Alto Networks NEC XON Cyber has been named Palo Alto Networks’ sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Partner of the Year, recognising the company as the region’s top-performing partner for 2025. The award was presented at Palo Alto Networks’ recent annual partner gathering in Istanbul, Turkey. The SSA Partner of the…
Nickey Mannya, director of cyber security and next-gen solutions for southern Africa at Westcon-Comstor. Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has appointed Nicodemus (Nickey) Mannya as director of cyber security and next-gen solutions for southern Africa. Westcon-Comstor says Mannya will oversee its growing cyber security and next-gen solutions portfolio, working closely with both…
Luke Cifarelli, AttackIQ SA country manager. US-based cyber security firm AttackIQ today announced its official entrance into the South African market. With its South African debut, the company has appointed cyber security veteran Luke Cifarelli as country manager. Cifarelli tells ITWeb via e-mail that South Africa, and the broader African continent, is in a rapid…
Africa’s education sector was the most targeted by cyber attackers during August this year, says Check Point. During the month of August 2025, Africa reported the highest average volume of cyber attacks. Africa’s education sector remains the most attacked industry, with 4 178 weekly incidents, according to research by Check Point Software Technologies. The cyber…
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 it’s your go-to guide for understanding and combating one of today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges. What’s Inside the White Paper?…
The DA’s Glynnis Breytenbach The Democratic Alliance has called for an independent Cyber Commission to be established to strengthen cybersecurity as more South Africans fall victim to banking cyberattacks. DA justice & constitutional development spokeswoman Glynnis Breytenbach said on Monday that artificial intelligence-driven scams and digital banking fraud are increasing at an alarming rate. However,…
