Priviso Live

Priviso Live

Your dose of tips about all things Information Security, ICT Legislation and Risk. South African podcast.

Episodes

June 29, 2025 8 mins

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.

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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

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June 13, 2025 8 mins

Without even requiring user interaction on a phone, Pegasus:

- Infects a target device, sometimes without any clicks (zero-click exploits via apps like iMessage or WhatsApp).

= Accesses sensitive data, including messages, emails, photos, contacts, and calendar entries.

- Activates microphones and cameras, enabling real-time surveillance.

- Tracks location, silently and continuously.

- Self-destructs if it detects it's being an...

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While everyone has heard about the Dark Web, fewer people are familiar with The Onion Router (TOR), the browser used to gain access to it.

The team discuss the history of TOR, as well as some famous associated cases.

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June 4, 2025 36 secs

This is a teaser for Priviso Live Episode 38!

Join us as we discuss topical information security and ICT legislation news items, with a focus on South Africa.

We also discuss the history and background of the Onion Router and those who were caught using it for criminal purposes.

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Do you use any application more than your browser? No, we didn't think so.

But which is the best browser for your needs, and how do you know you're browsing safely. The team discusses.

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A very full episode this week! As promised, we move on to the 2nd part of the ransomware series, specifically referencing Conti & the Scattered Spider collective. We also delve into the implications of firmware ransomware.

In other news, we discuss this week' undersea cable breakage, and compare the recent American “Take it down “ Act to the South African Cybercrimes Act.

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Yes, we're ringing in the changes: a third member of the team and a new thumbnail.

Lyn introduces Johnathan, and the team discusses the sometimes surprising history of ransomware.

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AI is making its presence known in every facet of industry. But if you work in Information Security, Risk, or ICT Legislation, how will it affect your work experience and career?

Lyn and Stephen discuss the risks, and the projected new job roles that may arise.

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The Conclave to select the new Pope commences on May 7th. But what does it take to secure the secrecy of this ritual?

Lyn and Stephen investigate.

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Are you an Apple or Android fan? And which should you be, if you are concerned about security?

Lyn and Stephen discuss.

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Are you Apple or Android? And which should you be, if you are concerned about security?

Lyn and Stephen discuss.

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April 17, 2025 2 mins

No sooner had we published Episode 31 than the CVE situation changed.

Lyn explains

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It happens to every company: a staff member reports that their laptop is lost or stolen. But beyond replacing the device, what should companies do?

Lyn and Stephen demystify the process.

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In this episode:

- Oracle finally admits to being breached

- The Information Regulator reminds Information Officers about the Section 32 submission

- Lyn and Stephen demystify PAIA

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It seems as if everyone knows they have to give consent to the processing of their personal information. But do we fully understand what consent is?

Lyn educates Stephen on the topic.

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There is an increasing demand on IT teams to allow, and to provide guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence within the workplace, and there is not always clear guidance on how best to proceed.

Luckily, Lyn and Stephen have investigated and provide a recommended approach.

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What leads someone to become a hacker?

Lyn and Stephen determine that there are as many motives as there are types of hacker - and occasional similarities in personality profile.

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Europe is re-arming, the Doomsday Clock is closer to midnight than it has ever been - and no military force is complete without a cyber-attack capability.

Stephen and Lyn discuss the most notable Nation-State cyber attack ever: Stuxnet

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The final of the four episodes links Data Leakage Prevention to Classification. Lyn and Stephen include some of their anecdotal experience in deploying a key, but sometimes complex technology to implement.

The episode includes brief comments on the SASSA vulnerability exposure, and the USA cyber defense shift away from Russia and towards China.

The winds of change are blowing across the cyber landscape.

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