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Criminals turning bank security systems against themselves  

As banks beef up their security perimeters, criminals are now devising methods to beat banks’ own authentication protocols, quickly and effectively ...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Improper political interference in SA policing: where to draw the line?

Given the grey area between policy and operations, transparency on the police minister’s directions to SAPS should be required. ...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Visibility that drives real resilience

by J2 sales director Roy Alves

Strong cybersecurity begins with the ability to see everything. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151909
January 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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The number of the year: Kaspersky detected half a million malicious files daily in 2025

Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 500,000 malicious files per day in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151907
January 22, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Building South Africa’s most affordable, accessible and secure financial system.

Capitec launched its inaugural Innovation Exchange with a powerful demonstration of how its technology ecosystem is redefining secure and accessible ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151896
January 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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SAS predictions: The great AI reality check of 2026

At the close of 2025, AI enthusiasm is met at every turn with doubt. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151893
January 21, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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IDIS Launches Advanced Edge AI Plus PTZ Cameras With A Powerful New Suite Of Analytics

Making a powerful further addition tothe recently launched IDIS Edge AI Plus Camera range, South Korea’s largest in-country surveillance manufacturer ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151886
January 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Why fire safety can no longer be ignored in South Africa 

In a country where a single spark can unleash devastation, fires are one of the most underestimated threats facing South Africa today. ...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Business-owned vehicles still bear the brunt of vehicle crime

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for January to June 2025 reveal that business-owned vehicles* are 48% more likely to be targeted than ...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Kaspersky Industrial Cybersecurity enhances performance: New capabilities improve network security and operational effectiveness

This update expands cross-platform Extended Detection and Response capabilities, streamlines security settings management and
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December 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Organised corruption: a new threat to South Africa’s municipalities?

Some local government corruption is highly organised, and will further undermine the delivery of essential services and democratic governance. ...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Why every home should have a panic button

In an emergency, every second counts. ...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Why the OSPAs Matter for South Africa’s Security Industry

By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) ...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Corruption prevention pays: why business must take the lead

By Colette Ashton, Research Consultant, Justice and Violence Prevention Programme, ISS Pretoria and Erin Klazar, Researcher, Anti-Corruption ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151830
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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SA sees reduction in some crime categories

There has been a drastic reduction in some crime categories, according to the crime statistics for Quarter 1 and 2 released on Friday. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151847
December 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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NETSCOUT identifies Keymous+ as major cyber threat in North Africa

The latest global threat intelligence report issued by NETSCOUT, a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity and distributed denial of ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151857
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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When cyber laws backfire: The rules making us less safe

by cybersecurity expert and J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin

Regulation was designed to protect customers, curb risk, and hold businesses ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151855
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Criminal networks looking to exploit insider vulnerabilities at SA companies 

By Heino Gevers, Mimecast Senior Director of Technical Support

When you hear "insider threat," what comes to mind? ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151852
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Call for nominations – 2026 Southern Africa OSPAs entries now open!

Entry is now open through to 1 April 2026 for the Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). ...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Crime statistics belong to the public, not the police

By Anine Kriegler, Senior Researcher, Justice and Violence Prevention, ISS Pretoria

Having Stats SA validate and release crime figures would ...
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November 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Opinion: Lessons from ransomware attacks: are enterprises truly prepared?

By Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies

Over the past few months, a series of high-profile ransomware attacks have ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151836
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Vishing warning - Southern African Fraud Prevention Service

You are going about your day when you receive an unexpected call from your “bank” claiming there is fraud on your account. ...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Axis Communications creates AI-powered video surveillance orchestra

Can video surveillance cameras be used to perform music? The answer is yes. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151824
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Opinion: Penetration Testing as a Service gives businesses the edge in cyber defence

By Nemanja Krstić, Operations Manager - Managed Security Services at Galix
Penetration testing is a cornerstone of any effective cybersecurity ...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Cheap security could cost you everything: Why compliance is the only future for South Africa’s security industry

By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)

“South ...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM