Crypto exchanges are like marketplaces for cryptocurrencies, allowing users to buy, sell, trade and store their crypto holdings

South Africa’s model for countering cyber crimes focuses on retribution whereas that of Australia is a proactive and multifaceted approach

Cyber thefts attacking banks in ever new ways is a global problem that targets unsuspecting personal bank account holders

Security upgrades and new technology that allows for faster downloads announced, among others

Effective data security includes implementing robust data encryption measures, stringent access controls and regular staff training programmes

We can’t hope to shield our kids from any and all cyber-abuse, but we can equip them to deal with it

SA businesses face unprecedented levels of cyber attacks as global security vulnerabilities against systems reach their highest recorded level.

In terms of both ­legislation and practical reality, South Africans have faced far closer scrutiny of their private communication than US citizens.

Information security is becoming an important tool in protecting citizens, companies and the government from cyber crime and cyber terrorism.

How vulnerable is South Africa to cyber attacks that have the potential to threaten national security?

There isn’t much going for cyber defenders.

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has accused China of waging cyber espionage against the United States.

Did Sven Kamphuis lead mega cyber attacks on the West or is his reputation being inflated by his foes?

Online offences cost the SA economy millions, have dire implications for the victims, and are on the rise.

A study shows few South Africans are taking necessary precautions to keep their mobile devices safe and secure when accessing the internet.

The accepted doctrine about how to create these annoying codes is failing our security, writes Oliver Burkeman.

Davos has called for global action against cybercrime, saying countries should have clear laws against it.

Spam, phishing, viruses, malware and identity theft … cyber criminals are getting more audacious. Can anything be done?

Kopeng Obed Bapela has called for the decryption of BlackBerry Messenger-type services should there be an increase in cybercrime in the space.

New forms of fraud are emerging that are making bank cyber fraud even more lucrative than the drug trade, says an auditing expert.