https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/181.html South Africa Security news 15 Security news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/181.html en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:12:53 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cybersecurity-gaps-endanger-retailers-in-growing-e-commerce-sector-392678a In the R130bn and growing e-commerce sector, it is easy for businesses to see payment compliance as the final step and an indication that they are safe. But in practice, compliance is just the starting point and there are many who don’t realise that. 1-267003 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/legal-challenges-of-protests-in-south-african-shopping-centres-622461a Public protest is a protected constitutional right in South Africa. However, when protest action moves from traditional public spaces into privately owned commercial environments such as shopping centres, a different set of legal and risk considerations arises. 1-266911 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-the-foundation-of-south-africa-digital-consumer-universe-truly-secure-844533a South African businesses have invested heavily in frictionless interfaces, hyper-personalised marketing, and lightning-fast delivery, putting the consumer at the heart of the digital universe, but as World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on 15 March, it’s time to ask: is the foundation of that universe truly secure? 1-266389 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-shop-floor-to-supply-chain-retail-security-takes-centre-stage-at-securex-south-africa-951484a Retail environments may appear low-risk on the surface, but behind the scenes they face a complex and growing security challenge. Theft, organised retail crime, internal shrinkage, supply-chain vulnerability, and customer safety all place pressure on retailers to rethink how they protect people, stock, and operations. 1-265574 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/84-of-south-africans-are-using-ai-for-holiday-prep-but-theres-a-glaring-security-red-flag-627521a Recent global research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. 1-264461 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/danger-looms-for-sa-shoppers-this-festive-season-as-cyber-threats-and-mall-crimes-rise-730672a As South Africans prepare for the largest retail weekend of the year and the festive season soon picking up steam, today’s shoppers and mall operators face twin threats: hidden cyber-attacks on retail systems and rising crime risks in the physical malls themselves. 1-263412 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-than-50-of-retailers-hit-by-ransomware-pay-the-ransom-407719a Sophos, the innovative security solution for defeating cyberattacks, has released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Retail report, a vendor-agnostic survey of IT and cybersecurity leaders across 16 countries. 1-263055 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cybersecurity-gaps-threaten-sa-booming-retail-sector-171396a South Africa's retail landscape stands at a digital crossroads. The sector's increasing transformation, from traditional brick-and-mortar operations to sophisticated omnichannel ecosystems, is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for growth, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. 1-262848 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-friday-could-be-a-goldmine-for-cybercriminals-if-retailers-arent-careful-393988a As local retailers gear up for Black Friday, the rush to process payments, manage stock and serve customers across multiple branches leaves many exposed to a surge in cyber threats. 1-262283 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inside-sas-retail-security-crisis-protecting-your-business-from-cyber-threats-and-fraud-737702a So far in 2025, the South African retailers are facing an unprecedented wave of cybercrime and fraud, as businesses battle a sophisticated and ever-evolving threat landscape. 1-262192 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Security South Africa