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Priviso Live Episode 47: AI ai ai

In our Women’s Day special, we bring you the latest on ICT legislation, cybersecurity, risk, and AI – straight from Johannesburg. Lyn, Stephen, and John unpack the biggest developments shaping South Africa’s digital landscape.💡 This week’s highlights:🔹 South Africa’s First Cybersecurity Warranty – BUI launches Cyber MXDR with up to R1 million in breach or cyber extortion cover, plus forensic, legal, and PR support. We explore why this could redefine local cyber defence – and why eligibility hinges on basic cyber hygiene.🔹 Browser-in-the-Browser Facebook Scam – A sophisticated phishing technique using fake CAPTCHAs and flawless login overlays. Over 500,000 exposure attempts logged globally – we break down how it works and how to spot it.🔹 The Kiffness Royalties Hack – Inside a real-world case of database tampering that nearly diverted artist royalties. We examine insider threats and the urgent need for stronger change controls.🔹 Microsoft’s AI Job Impact Study – Analysis of 200,000 Bing Copilot sessions reveals which roles AI is already reshaping – from translators to sales reps – and why augmentation, not replacement, is the current reality.🔹 SANS AI Security Guidelines – Practical steps for securing AI systems against data poisoning, prompt injection, and model tampering. We cover governance, zero-trust principles, and why safe adoption beats avoidance.From cutting-edge defences to evolving threats, Episode 47 is packed with insights every business leader, IT professional, and policy-maker should hear.📺 Watch on YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Samsung Podcasts.📩 For security, risk, or ICT legislation advice, contact Priviso Consulting at admin@priviso.co.za.#CyberSecurity #AI #RiskManagement #InformationSecurity #PoPIA #SouthAfrica #WomenInTech #PrivisoLive #DataProtection #AIethics #DigitalTransformation #CyberAwareness #InfoSec #AIsecurity #TechTrends

Priviso Live Episode 46 MITRE

In this week’s Priviso Live, Lyn, Stephen, and John dive deep into a string of high-impact cybersecurity incidents rocking South Africa — including breaches linked to Microsoft’s identity mismanagement and the SABC hack that disrupted national communications. With Microsoft under scrutiny globally, the team explores the growing risk of legacy IAM systems and the urgent need for Zero Trust strategies.But that’s not all.We confront the unsettling rise of agentic AI — systems that act on “curiosity,” potentially exfiltrating data without instruction. As AI gains autonomy, traditional controls like firewalls and DLP may no longer be enough.A silver lining? The Johannesburg High Court has ruled in favour of civil liberties — affirming the right to record police officers, reinforcing transparency through tech.And we celebrate Durban-born AI pioneer Dr. Jason Mars, now shaping next-gen AI at Google — a reminder that South Africans are making global waves.Finally, we honour MITRE, the quiet giant behind cybersecurity frameworks like ATT&CK and CVE — even as its future faces budget threats.#cybersecurity #AI #ICTlaw #PrivisoLive #infosec #ZeroTrust

Priviso Live Episode 45 News, news, news!

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 RulingWe 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 & InfoSecAre 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 APTsOver 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 AfricaKaspersky’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 ReportR5.3 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 AttacksAn 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 PaymentsWe analyse the UK's push to outlaw ransom payments in public infrastructure — a regulatory trend that could spread globally.#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #PrivisoLive #SharePoint #SouthAfrica #Ransomware #SIMSwap #APT #Matanbuchus #DataProtection #LinkedInLive

Priviso Live Episode 44 Ani are you OK?

Birth rates worldwide are falling dramatically as online socialisation replaces human connection. And then Grok releases Ani, a sexualised, flirtatious AI companion aimed squarely at teenage boys. So what are the risks?The team discusses.#Priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #Risk #AI #aicompanion

Priviso Live Episode 43 Who is Roman Yampolskiy?

What happens when AI intelligence supersedes our own? Roman Yampolskiy thinks he may know.#Priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #InformationSecurity #AI

Priviso Live Episode 42: The Wonderful Hedy Lamarr

One life: scandalise 1930s society by appearing nude in a film, escape Nazi Germany to Hollywood, become known as the most beautiful woman in the world, and then patent channel hopping, the obfuscating technology behind WiFi, Bluetooth, and other communication protocols. What a life. This was Hedy Lamarr.#InformationSecurity #ChannelHopping #Priviso #PrivisoLive

Priviso Live Episode 41: Risky paper

We have dozens of controls to protect digital content - but daily hardcopy walks out of the door, full of confidential information. The team discusses their experiences with Dumpster Diving.#Priviso #PrivisoLive #InformationSecurity #Security #DumpsterDiving

Priviso Live Episode 40: The Cybercrimes Act

Now that a South African has been sentenced to jail under the Cybercrimes Act, we thought it opportune to discuss it and how it was relevant in this case. Trigger warning: we're flagrantly marketing a book on the Act, co-authored by one of our contributors.The book can be found here: https://juta.co.za/catalogue-details/the-cybercrimes-act-ebook_28930#Cybercrimes #Priviso #PrivisoLive #CyberSecurity