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Liberty’s recent disclosure of a data breach did what most incidents do in the first 24 hours: it triggered concern, prompted customer notifications, and raised the familiar questions about what data was accessed and whether systems remain secure. Liberty told clients that unauthorised access to personal information had been detected, while policies, investments and services […]

For many organisations, a cyber-attack is viewed as a technical problem, something for IT to manage. The reality is far more serious. A cyber incident can quickly become a financial, operational and reputational crisis. Research suggests JSE-listed companies could lose as much as 30% of their share value following a major breach. And the threat […]

For decades, warfare has been defined by physical force. Jets, tanks, and missiles determined the outcome of conflicts. That battlefield has fundamentally changed. Wars are no longer fought only in the skies and on the ground. They are increasingly fought across networks, data systems, and digital infrastructure, often before a single shot is fired. Reports […]

When a vulnerability scores 10.0 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System, it demands immediate attention. When exploitation may have been quietly underway for three years before anyone noticed, it demands something more: honest reflection about how we think about network security. Cisco recently confirmed that attackers have been exploiting a critical flaw in its Catalyst […]

Fifteen years ago, security researcher Barnaby Jack stood on stage at Black Hat and forced an ATM to dispense cash on command. It was a powerful demonstration of what was technically possible. In 2026, it is no longer a demonstration. According to a recent FBI bulletin, more than 700 ATM jackpotting attacks were recorded during […]

On January 15, 2026, cybersecurity researchers at Varonis disclosed a sophisticated attack called Reprompt that shows how a single click on a legitimate Microsoft Copilot link can silently exfiltrate sensitive data. Security researcher Dolev Taler revealed that this attack requires no malware, no plugin, and no phishing form. Just one click transforms your AI assistant […]

The New Reality: AI Has Changed Everything About Cybersecurity Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical concern for security professionals. It’s actively being weaponised by threat actors and deployed by defenders in real time. The transformation happened faster than most organisations anticipated, and 2026 marks the year when preparedness separates the resilient from the vulnerable. […]

December feels like a break. People are buying gifts, going on leave, catching flights, and spending more time on their phones than they do the rest of the year. That is exactly why it is peak season for cybercriminals. Scams have evolved far beyond the obvious. The tactics you are about to read are not […]

As businesses wind down, attackers gear up. December is a high-risk month for many organisations. Not because of a spike in technical vulnerabilities, but because of human ones. Staff availability drops. Vendors close early. Security teams are stretched. Everyone is trying to close the year, not review configs or monitor alerts. And attackers know it. […]

Every month, security teams report back with numbers. Phishing simulations show a drop in click rates. Patch cycles are improving. Endpoint coverage sits above 90 percent. On paper, things look solid. But then an incident happens. A credential gets reused. A business unit shares sensitive data with an unverified vendor. A ransomware attack enters through […]