Thought leadership on authentication, cybersecurity, and digital identity from the Synapser team.
In April 2020, we published an article warning about credential stuffing. The headline then was 500,000 Zoom accounts sold. We said passwords were the problem. We were right — but we didn't predict how much worse it would get.
Ross Joughin · 13 March 2026
South Africa's consumer landscape is becoming increasingly complex, and far harder to read with confidence. Decisions driven by poor-quality or unverified data are becoming an expensive liability.
Ross Joughin · 15 December 2025
Every year, Black Friday exposes the same uncomfortable truth about digital commerce in South Africa: as online consumer activity surges, so the cracks in our cybersecurity measures become more apparent.
Ross Joughin · 1 December 2025
Another recent breach in online security serves as a wake-up call for everyone who uses the online world. MFA has been a buzzword in online security, promising an ironclad defence against hackers. But recent events have shown it's not as foolproof as we thought.
Ross Joughin · 22 April 2024
When we hear the term 'cyber crime', we envision the cinematic portrayal of a young hacker tapping at a keyboard. Sadly this is not as far-fetched as we think. SIM swapping is a very real cyber crime that results in millions being stolen worldwide.
Ross Joughin · 14 February 2024