Has there ever been a week in which South Africa was so affected by Information Security? So much so that this entire episode just focuses on news, news, news. Here’s what we covered and why it matters:

✅ Landmark Child Protection Court Ruling

We unpack a historic Johannesburg High Court decision compelling Meta to hand over identifying data tied to child exploitation accounts. A wake-up call for platforms and a critical reminder for security teams: legal compliance and incident response are inseparable.

📉 Trump Tariffs & InfoSec

Are U.S. tariffs on SA exports a cybersecurity issue? Indirectly, yes. Economic strain often fuels fraud, and reduced budgets may limit cybersecurity investments. Practitioners and executives alike should prepare for constrained resources.

💥 SharePoint Vulnerabilities & Chinese APTs

Over 400 global organisations — including South African entities — were hit by exploits targeting SharePoint. This segment offers a deep dive into CVEs, attacker TTPs, and hardening guidance. Essential listening for any IT administrator.

🕵️ APT41 Espionage in Africa

Kaspersky’s discovery of a stealthy campaign against an African government highlights the risks of under-patched systems and poor privilege management.

📊 COMRiC’s Telecoms Cybercrime Report

R5.3 billion lost annually to telecom fraud, with SIM swap and SIM box attacks rampant. Stronger identity controls and public awareness are essential.

🛠️ Matanbuchus 3.0 & Fake Support Attacks

An elite loader returns, with attackers using fake Microsoft Teams calls to gain entry. A timely reminder to train staff and secure remote support tools.

🛑 UK Moves to Ban Ransom Payments

We analyse the UK's push to outlaw ransom payments in public infrastructure — a regulatory trend that could spread globally.

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