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Eugene Kaspersky

If we can’t trust Kaspersky, can we trust Microsoft?

An intelligence agency may still break into software companies to backdoor their software, and probably will.

Cyber security.

The cyber-war(s) being fought right under our noses

Hackers are consistently coming up with ways of accessing the devices of people and companies, despite the proliferation of security software.

Cybercrime poses as huge a threat to SA as HIV and Aids

Cybercrime in SA: As bad as HIV?

Cybercrime poses as huge a threat to SA as HIV and Aids, say experts. What is our government’s response? Watch the video to find out.

As the economy takes a beating, digital tools may help your job search and career upskilling journey

US secret report condones cyberattacks after ‘China threat’

A legal review has concluded that the US president can order pre-emptive cyberstrikes if the country finds evidence of a digital attack against it.

What Stuxnet unleashed

Cyberspace the new frontier in Iran’s war with foes

Two years after the Stuxnet computer worm attacked its nuclear program, Iran is increasingly turning to cyberspace to retaliate against sanctions.

Is China involved in UN hack attack?

McAfee says it has found the biggest series of cyberattacks to date involving the infiltration of the networks of 72 organisations, including the UN.

South Korea to open cyber warfare school

South Korea’s military will create a cyber warfare school to help combat growing internet attacks from North Korea, an official said on Wednesday.

China blames US for global ‘internet war’

The Chinese military has accused the United States of launching a global "internet war" to bring down Arab and other governments.

‘Cyberwar’ talk invades world’s top high-tech fair

In the wake of the Stuxnet virus, the topic of international "cyberwar" split IT experts at the world’s top tech fair, CeBIT.

Stuxnet: A new weapon for cyber insurgents?

Weaker combatants have always used unconventional or inexpensive means to defy stronger foes, including guerrilla warfare and suicide attacks.

China slams Dalai Lama’s latest speech

China’s military warns Washington, denies hacking

China’s military warned the United States on Thursday to "speak and act cautiously" to avoid reigniting tensions between the two superpowers.