https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/661.html South Africa news 15 Cybersecurity news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/661.html en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:36:53 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-new-threat-to-south-africas-children-is-not-on-the-streets-its-online-620581a Child Protection Week and Youth Month have long been associated with addressing visible dangers such as abuse, neglect, and systemic failures that put children and young people at risk. In 2026, South Africa must confront a critical shift; children’s lives are no longer divided between physical and digital spaces. 1-269431 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hunting-for-unicorns-the-real-reason-it-recruitment-is-stalled-408359a As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, the demand for technology talent is growing. A report from SAP has found that, across the continent, this sector’s contribution is expected to increase from 5.2% of GDP in 2025 to 8.5% by 2030, while, in South Africa, it is already estimated to contribute between 15% and 20% of GDP. 1-269425 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/openais-gpt-55-cyber-what-the-limited-release-means-for-cybersecurity-178276a GPT-5.5-Cyber is not being released like a normal AI model, which should tell you a lot before you even get to what it can do. 1-268768 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cybersecurity-jobs-are-available-but-graduates-struggle-to-get-hired-289657a South Africa's cybersecurity sector is facing a growing contradiction: employers say they need more cybersecurity professionals, yet many graduates are struggling to secure their first job in the industry. 1-268690 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hackers-using-text-based-qr-codes-to-bypass-email-security-tools-845233a Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new phishing technique that uses text characters to create QR codes, allowing malicious links to bypass some email security systems. 1-268689 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-surprise-driver-of-higher-grocery-bills-this-month-isnt-fuel-734462a Corporate cyberattacks are no longer just an IT problem confined to boardrooms and security teams. From disrupted supply chains to rising insurance premiums and recovery costs, the financial impact of ransomware attacks can quietly flow through the economy and into the prices consumers pay every day. 1-268372 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/prompt-injection-emerges-as-ais-new-phishing-threat-623351a As South African businesses increasingly deploy AI agents across HR, finance and supply-chain operations, cybersecurity experts are warning that a new threat is emerging: prompt injection attacks that manipulate AI systems into carrying out malicious instructions. 1-268371 Fri, 22 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/anthropics-claude-mythos-ai-when-ai-becomes-a-cybersecurity-risk-067715a Most AI launches follow the same predictable formula: a polished keynote, a public rollout, and a flood of people testing the latest chatbot features. Anthropic took a very different approach with Claude Mythos. 1-268327 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-smes-are-losing-out-over-cybersecurity-401099a Large enterprises are increasingly concerned about the cybersecurity risks posed by their suppliers. Many SMEs remain underprepared despite being disproportionately targeted, with 43% of cyber-attacks aimed at their digital front door. 1-268285 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-global-uncertainty-to-top-talks-at-southern-africas-leading-cyber-security-event-390398a Geopolitical uncertainty and AI’s impact on the security landscape are expected to top the agenda when over 1,000 cybersecurity stakeholders gather for the annual ITWeb Security Summit in Johannesburg next month. 1-268163 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity South Africa