Advanced, persistent threats continue to define SA digital security landscape

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Advanced, persistent threats continue to define SA digital security landscape

The article discusses how cyber criminals in South Africa are continuously evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities, gain unauthorized access, and compromise sensitive information using advanced, persistent threats. The CEO of ESET Southern Africa, Carey van Vlaanderen, emphasizes the importance of threat intelligence in helping organizations prioritize their cybersecurity efforts amidst the prevalence of AI-driven cyber attacks.

With the rise of AI in mainstream applications, cyber criminals are increasingly using AI-enabled tools to automate hacking activities and lower technical barriers for attacks. ESET has identified campaigns targeting ChatGPT users and malicious domains mimicking legitimate names, showcasing the sophistication of modern cyber threats. Van Vlaanderen highlights the need for businesses to adopt multilayered protection technologies to combat prevalent online scams like crypto-currency romance schemes and BEC attacks.

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