Kidnapping in the Digital Age: The Rise of Ransomware
By Caesar Tonkin, Managing Director, Armata Cyber Security Kidnapping, a crime that has plagued humanity since ancient times, continues to be a significant threat today. Traditionally, kidnappers would abduct individuals and demand a ransom from their families,...
Protection From Armata as Malicious Email Attacks Continue to Grow Globally
By Caesar Tonkin, Managing Director, Armata Cyber Security Cyber security experts know, more than most people, just how much damage opening up a harmful email that was sent with ill intent can do to an organisation. Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a...
Defining cyber-resilience in a complex threat landscape
Cyber-resilience is rapidly becoming a critical component of a robust cybersecurity posture as it ensures organisations have access to tools and responses at speed. Exploitation, hack, phish, ransomware, risk. The cybersecurity threat landscape remains challenging...
Data for ransom: Yours
How should organisations respond after their cybersecurity has been compromised and the attackers are now holding their information for ransom? The highest number of data compromises tracked by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) was 1,860, impacting around 300...
Phish, Smish and Pay: The high cost of security failure
The cost of a security breach can run into the millions which makes it increasingly important for companies to invest in a resilient security architecture bolstered by expertise, insurance and software. Organisations want solutions that mitigate the growing security...
Armata Cyber Insurance Supports Smaller Businesses Against Evolving Cyber Threats
By Caesar Tonkin, Managing Director, Armata Cyber Security Small companies, including startups - meaning companies in the first stages of their operations - constitute an important part of any economy, as they create jobs and will possibly grow into larger...
Armata on Radio 702
Listen to Richard Frost (Head of Consulting: Armata Cyber Security) as he discusses the Risks of Tap 'n Go on 702.
Armata’s Richard talks card fraud on Cape Talk
Join our Armata Head of Consulting, Richard Frost, as he discusses the Security Risks associated with Tap 'n Go on Cape Talk.
Card fraud discussed on NewzRoom Afrika
Richard Frost discusses a new tap-and-go card fraud affecting South African consumers. Fraudsters exploit the dual-tap feature, deducting money twice before the victim realizes. Frost advises disabling tap-and-go and using mobile payment services for security.
Armata on eNCA on card fraud
Join Richard Frost in an enlightening interview on ENCA, where he discusses the evolving landscape of tap-and-go payments in South Africa. Gain valuable insights into the risks associated with this popular payment method and learn essential tips to protect your...