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The Facebook data breach involving the UK political consultancy

Five massive data breaches affecting South Africans

The Information Regulator is concerned about the increasing number of cyber attacks affecting personal data

A cybersecurity specialist says the fact that information was so easily accessible demonstrates an “alarming” lack of security in place to protect clients.

‘Liberty breach should never have happened’ — cybersecurity expert

The breach illustrates a relative lack in corporate South Africa when it comes to knowledge on cybersecurity

How Liberty achieved its gains

Although Standard Bank got most of the attention for its empowerment deal, its insurance subsidiary, Liberty, formed a critical part of its scheme.

Liberty swings to first-half profit

South African insurer Liberty Holdings swung to a first-half profit on Thursday.

Liberty sees first-half improvement

Liberty said it expects first-half earnings will be at least 20% better than the previous year, signalling the worst may be over for the insurer.

Liberty swings to full-year profit after first-half loss

Liberty Holdings was cautiously optimistic for 2010 after posting lower full-year profit.

Liberty swings to first-half headline loss

Liberty Holdings swung to a first-half loss after rising policy lapses hit its life unit, the company said on Thursday.

Liberty’s 2008 profit declines

Listed insurer Liberty Holding’s profit for the year 2008 declined as its investments were hit by lower equity markets.

Profit-taking continues to weigh on JSE

The JSE widened its losses by midday on Wednesday as profit-taking and negative sentiment continued to dampen the market. By noon, the JSE’s broader all-share index declined…

JSE firm ahead of futures close-out

The JSE continued on its upward path by midday on Thursday, unaffected by surprisingly better PPI data but encouraged by the futures market close-out. By 1158am, the JSE’s…

JSE: Investors prefer sidelines, eye US

The JSE continued to move sideways at noon on Wednesday as investors preferred the sidelines prior to the United States opening. One trader said that with the possibility of an…

JSE up as resources shine on Anglo, BHP

The JSE all-share index held onto its gains at midday on Tuesday, with the resource index shining brightly — underpinned by good buying interest in resource stocks Anglo American…