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Michael Pretorius

Why Small Businesses Are Prime Targets for Cyberattacks (And How to Stop Them)

Why Small Businesses Are Prime Targets for Cyberattacks (And How to Stop Them) Michael Pretorius February 9, 2026 Cybercriminals are no longer focusing only on large enterprises. Small and medium-sized businesses have become some of the most attractive targets, largely because they are often less protected. In South Africa, SMEs face increasing cyber risks every […]

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What’s New in Cyber Threats – Recent Attacks You Should Know About (late 2025)

National Health Data Exposed: What the NHLS Breach Means for South Africa’s Cybersecurity Michael Pretorius December 12, 2025 The cybersecurity landscape is evolving faster than ever. 2025 has already delivered a wave of attacks that show how adaptive, ruthless, and automated threat actors have become. If you have not reviewed your digital hygiene lately, now

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Peter Green Chilled | Ransomware Attack

Preventing Digital Disruption in the Cold Supply Chain | Lessons from the Peter Green Ransomware Attack

Preventing Digital Disruption in the Cold Supply Chain | Lessons from the Peter Green Ransomware Attack Michael Pretorius June 5, 2025 Blog What Happened | A Cold Chain Brought To A Halt By Ransomware.  In May 2025, UK-based logistics company Peter Green Chilled, a supplier for major supermarket chains like Tesco, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s –

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SAA Cyberattack

Safeguarding South Africa’s Skies: Lessons from the SAA Cyberattack

Safeguarding South Africa’s Skies: Lessons from the SAA Cyberattack Michael Pretorius May 12, 2025 Blog A Wake-Up Call for National Infrastructure On May 3, 2025, South African Airways (SAA) experienced a significant cyberattack that disrupted its website, mobile application, and several internal operational systems. The breach prompted immediate action, including the activation of disaster management

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Crypto Currency Heist

The Bybit Cryptocurrency Heist: How Hackers Stole $1.5 Billion in Ethereum 

The Bybit Cryptocurrency Heist: How Hackers Stole $1.5 Billion in Ethereum  Michael Pretorius April 29, 2025 Blog Cryptocurrency thefts have become a growing threat in the digital finance industry, but the Bybit crypto hack of 2025 has shattered records as the largest digital heist in history, with hackers making off with a staggering $1.5 billion

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How the NotPetya Cyberattack Exposed Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure

How the NotPetya Cyberattack Exposed Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure Michael Pretorius March 20, 2025 Blog Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, and one of the most devastating attacks in recent history was NotPetya. Initially disguised as ransomware, NotPetya was, in reality, a destructive cyber weapon that targeted Ukraine in 2017 but quickly spread across the globe.

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