Araxi CEO Bradley Sacks. Fintech group Araxi (previously Capital Appreciation) says it has delivered resilient financial performance, growing its revenue to R653 million, amid ongoing low business confidence and sluggish economic growth. In its latest results for the six months ended 30 September, the group says two of its divisions attracted new clients and secured…
South Africans have spoken – and what they’ve said is deeply disappointing for anyone who cares about cybersecurity. Yes, “admin” is officially the most common password in South Africa in 2025, according to NordPass’s annual Top 200 Most Common Passwords report. It knocks off previous heavyweight champion “123456”, which slips to a still-embarrassing second place….
A draft report by the Office of the Tax Ombudsman has found that the mechanisms put in place by the South African Revenue Service to assist taxpayers who fall victim to eFiling profile hijacking are inadequate and ineffective. According to the report, which was released on Wednesday, tax practitioners are more susceptible to eFiling profile…
In an age of AI-powered threats and zero-trust frameworks, it’s remarkable how often the breach begins with something as basic (and preventable) as a bad password. Despite major advancements in cybersecurity technology, human error remains the single biggest risk. And at the heart of that risk? Weak, reused or easily guessed passwords. We have all…
