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    Ransomware in South Africa: the human factor behind the growing crisis - Sophos

    Ransomware in South Africa: the human factor behind the growing crisis

    By Sophos16 July 2025

    Ransomware doesn’t just hit systems, it hits people, too, writes Sophos regional sales director Pieter Nel.

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    South Africa's telcos battle to monetise 5G as 4G suffices for most

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    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu15 July 2025

    5G investments are proving slow to pay off. However, home broadband and enterprise applications hold big promise.

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