https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/661.html Rest of Africa news 15 Cybersecurity news - Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/661.html en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/702/228248.html Our society faces significant challenges that must be addressed quickly to prevent disruptions that can threaten lives. The first is climate change which poses a risk to our planet. According to the 2022 Global Risks Report, the current climate crisis remains humanity's most significant long-term challenge. The second is cybersecurity, which has become a broad sustainability issue, threatening our evolving connected society and the digital economy on which individuals, organisations, and nations now rely. 1-228248 Fri, 27 May 2022 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/379/182695.html We stand at the precipice of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which promises to be the most globally impactful revolution to date. The immersion of technology into virtually every aspect of our world is resulting in the convergence of the physical (hardware), digital (applications and software) and biological (human) domains of life. 1-182695 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/661/181178.html Findings from RSA's recent survey in the UK showed that 28% of customers have elected to boycott companies that have been shown to mishandle personal data. 1-181178 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/715/176089.html Modern cities are brimming with objects that receive, collect and transmit data. This includes mobile phones but also objects actually embedded into our cities, such as traffic lights and air pollution stations. Even something as simple as a garbage bin can now be connected to the internet, meaning that it forms part of what is called the internet of things (IoT). 1-176089 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Cybersecurity Rest of Africa