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Popia compliance – Cyber-attacks, ransomware and data breaches

Cyber-attacks, ransomware and data breaches are becoming increasingly more frequent and a threat to the day-to-day operations of a business. The recent data leak by Experian has highlighted the need for robust cyber security systems, particularly when sensitive…

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by Anola Naidoo

12 ways digital signatures can aid businesses working remotely

While South Africa has moved to lower levels of its COVID-19 lockdown, the risk of renewed waves or surges of the pandemic over the next few months means that many businesses have chosen to maintain their virtual and remote working practices. And for those that have…

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The enforcement of POPI

“Big brother is watching”. With the long awaited enforcement of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) on 1 July 2020, this scenario is now highly...

Don’t become a victim of cybercrime and EFT fraud…again!

Everything from paying rent to paying for goods can now be done at the push of a button or the click of a mouse. Electronic...

by Sonica Wilken

“Add to cart”: Doing business in a COVID-19 world part 2 – Business considerations

Establishing your business online helps you reach a larger audience and expand your brand beyond the scope possible through traditional brick and mortar sales channels....

by Anola Naidoo

POPI Act is good business practice

Recently, the Information Regulator approached South Africa’s President to issue a commencement date of 1 April 2020 for the remaining provisions of the POPI Act. The...

by Danie Strachan

POPI Act is good business practice

The role of directors in the age of cybercrime

The exponential development of technology in recent years has meant that cybercrimes are no longer just an occurrence in Hollywood movies. South Africans have been...

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw and Jared Poole

Two important cases on EFT fraud

Paying by electronic funds transfer (EFT) is so convenient for running one’s home or business, with us being able to make payments from our smartphones...

by Louis Podbielski and Graham Croock

What happens when your attorney pays your money to the wrong person?

Cybercrime can be described as a criminal activity that involves a computer and the internet. Cybercrime involves many criminal activities and this article aims to...

What is the cost of a data breach? – Upcoming event

The Ponemon Institute recently released their 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report, in partnership with IBM, highlighting the financial impacts of a cyber security...

by Kristi Erasmus

The hackability of your cyber security password: Great minds think alike, fools seldom differ

Today, when browsing any website and filling in any online order or purchase, you are requested to enter some personal information, usually your name, email...

by Futures Law Faculty

The hackability of your cyber security password: Great minds think alike, fools seldom differ

Cybercrimes Bill under the spotlight

The justice and constitutional development department plans to revive the Cybercrimes Bill. The justice and correctional services minister, Ronald Lamola, confirmed this during the department’s 2019...

Data privacy and security under the spotlight

Improving data privacy and security is one of the key areas that the communications department plans to focus on in response to the challenges posed...

“So the wolf showed his teeth” – Not again Facebook!

“Little pigs! Little pigs! Let me in! Let me in!” “No! No! No! Not by the hairs on our chinny chin chin!” “Then I’ll huff and I’ll...

by Ahmore Burger-Smidt

“So the wolf showed his teeth” – Not again Facebook!

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Are they legal?

In recent times, the demand for Virtual Private Network (VPN) services has skyrocketed. The primary reason for this trend is the increasing concern over user...

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Are they legal?

The liability of directors in cyberspace

Cyber risks are evolving on a near daily basis posing countless threats to companies, and accordingly, directors need to stay abreast of legal developments to...

by Berne Burger

The liability of directors in cyberspace

Property scams on the increase due to advances in internet technology

Technological advancements are proving to be a mixed blessing when it comes to the South African real estate industry. On the one side, buyers and...

by Jackie Lloyd

Property scams on the increase due to advances in internet technology

Ransomware – Can you pay?

Ransomware, also referred to as a crypto-virus, is malicious software that is used by cybercriminals to illicitly infect, lock-out and then take control over digital...

by Berne Burger

Ransomware – Can you pay?

Data breaches: What is required?

South Africa has experienced no fewer than four significant data breaches involving consumer’s personal information held by businesses, in the preceding ten months alone. There...

Cybercrime: Business email compromises

Business eMail compromises (BECs) are a form of cybercrime where electronic communications are accessed, monitored and at appropriate times intercepted and replaced with eMails that...

Cybercrime: Business email compromises

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