Cybersecurity company Kaspersky warns attacks have jumped tenfold, and recommends stronger security measures as remote working increases
SA has seen an unprecedented increase in attacks on digital networks since President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster on March 15, the cybersecurity company Kaspersky reported.
Kaspersky reiterated a number of security tips, including using strong passwords, not sharing passwords and avoiding unprotected or public Wi-Fi, and making use of multi-factor authentication where possible. SA has already seen an increase in remote working since the president’s initial announcement, and this is set to increase sharply when the 21-day nationwide lockdown commences at midnight on Thursday.
Similarly, Kaspersky advised that companies use only corporate-approved teleconferencing software, and install the latest updates and security software on all company devices.has also advised South Africans to be vigilant as it expects attacks to increase. These attacks, said Sabric, ranged from malicious websites and spam e-mails to phishing scams and fake charities, as well as internal communications.
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