Michael Pretorius

Hacktivist Attacks on SA Government Show Why Cyber Readiness Can’t Wait Michael Pretorius May 29, 2026 South African government entities have reportedly become targets in a new wave of cyberattacks linked to xenophobic violence in the country. According to a Daily Maverick report, Nigerian-linked hacktivist groups, including Nullsec Nigeria, 404 Crew and Infernalis, have claimed […]

South African Government Agency Hit by R1.7 Million Ransomware Attack Michael Pretorius May 19, 2026 Sensitive Data Compromised in Latest Cybersecurity Incident A South African government agency has reportedly fallen victim to a ransomware attack, resulting in the exposure of sensitive data and financial losses estimated at around R1.7 million. The breach highlights the growing

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

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