Press Releases
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Telspace to Present at Itex in Botswana
23rd July
Telspace CEO Dino Covotsos and Senior Security Analyst Charlton Smith will be keynote speakers at this premier IT conference in Botswana which takes place between the 30th of July and 1st of August.
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Telspace to Present at ITWeb Security Summit
19th May
The ITWeb Security Summit is just around the corner. The three day programme includes talks from 8 international speakers, as well as 40 local experts, including a presentation on Clickjacking from Telspace CEO and security expert Dino Covotsos and Charlton Smith.The talk will detail what Clickjacking is, the inner workings of it, and show some common attacks, as well as remediation, and more.
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News24 / Rapport - An Article on Online Identity Security and more, featuring Telspace CEO and Security Expert Dino Covotsos
10th November
Telspace CEO and Security Expert Dino Covotsos gives advice on how to secure your online Identity .
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The Dark Side of the Internet - an interview with Telspace CEO Dino Covotsos on ClassicFM
14th October
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Cops Unveil 419 Web site
14th October,
[ Johannesburg, 6 October ] - The SA Police Service (SAPS) will launch a Web site to warn South Africans about current and past 419 scams. SAPS states every two to three weeks there are new 419 scams from various crime syndicates.
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Canadian IT Pro Connection: SecTor Wrap-up
14th October
Well I spent three days this week attending the SecTor pre-con training on Wireless Hacking and SecTor itself and it was worth every minute! The group behind SecTor put on a great event (I should note I was on the advisory committee) with world class speakers from around the world.
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SA lags in security assessments
17th September[ Johannesburg, 9 September 2008 ] - Hackers known as zBiDy and ViZer have defaced several South African Web sites.
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Telspace to present at the presitigious SecTor Security Conference in Toronto in October.
17th SeptemberIlluminating the Black Art of Security. SecTor brings the world's brightest (and darkest) minds together to identify, discuss, dissect and debate the latest digital threats facing corporations today.
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Local sites vandalised
9th September[ Johannesburg, 24 July ] - Zone-H, in partnership with Telspace Systems, will be presenting its Hands on Hacking (HOH) course at the FNB Conference and Training Centre, between 22 and 23 September.
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Phishers Target Google Lively - Telspace CEO and Security Expert Dino Covotsos gives insight into a serious Google Lively vulnerability
8th AugustGoogle recently deployed its own social networking platform, called Google Lively, which has come under the phisher's radar.
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Think like a hacker
24th July,
[ Johannesburg, 24 July - Zone-H, in partnership with Telspace Systems, will be presenting its Hands on Hacking (HOH) course at the FNB Conference and Training Centre, between 22 and 23 September.
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DNS Goes Bad - an ITWeb article by security expert and Telspace CEO Dino Covotsos
17th July
There has been an enormous amount of concern on the Internet after the recent announcement that a severe issue has been discovered affecting almost all DNS servers.
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Worming Their Way Out - Dino Covotsos gives insight into the first publicly known SQL injection worm - ITweb
20th June
The phone rings, it's that high profile, public company again. You know the one that knew better and ignored advice on SQL issues, for an entire year. They're explaining that they have no issues, and there's nothing to worry about.
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Worm hits several SA sites - commentary on the latest SQL injection worm by internationally known security specialist Dino Covotsos
20th June
Many South African Web sites hit by a SQL worm lastmonth are still not safe to visit. Dino Covotsos, CEO of penetration testing and security company Telspace Systems, says the sites include MNet, MWeb, 702, Highveld, Piggspeak, News24, Private Property and SABC.
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ITWeb Security Summit presentation slides and photos.
15th May
Telspace Systems had an extremely successful and packed speaking session at the ITWeb security summit. Telspace Systems highlighted 2 ways in which specific WiFi modems in South Africa could be attacked and effectively broken in too.
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Modems 'easily hacked' - News24
9th May, 2008Ilse Arendse Cape Town - Some Telkom ADSL modems are easily hacked, according to an IT security expert, but Telkom says it has been actively informing clients and the public on how to protect themselves.
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Telkom modems hacked wirelessly
9th May, 2008[ Johannesburg, 9 May 2008 ] - The Telkom Mega 100 and 200 wireless modems have been found to be easy to hack, says Dino Covotsos, CEO of Telspace Systems.
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Summit delegates support charity initiative
9th May, 2008[ Johannesburg, 9 May 2008 ] - In a drive to create awareness and raise funds for charity, Telspace Systems succeeded in getting many delegates to wear “Hackers for Charity” T-shirts at ITWeb Security Summit 2008, in Midrand, this week.
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Telspace Systems to present at the ITWeb Security Summit-Vodaworld, South Africa
4th May, 2008Hacking wireless in South Africa
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Mass infection as hackers strike - News24
4th May, 2008Johannesburg - Web developers all over the world have been scrambling to protect their sites from one of the biggest hacking attempts from one source to date, an information security expert said.
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Telspace Systems discovers a security flaw in “WordPress Download Monitor Plugin” - SQL Injection Vulnerability
4th May, 2008Dino Covotsos and Charlton Smith have discovered a vulnerability in the Download Monitor Plugin for WordPress, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct SQL injection attacks.
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Hackers for Charity gains at summit
25th April, 2008 -
Wireless Hacking Course Takes Off
23rd April, 2008TelSpace Systems' initial local Hacking Wireless and Bluetooth 101 training course was such a success that it is doing another session in July, it says. The first course took place on 27 and 28 March at the FNB Conference and Training Centre.
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A Review of Hack In The Box 2008 by F-Secure
23rd April, 2008 -
Hacking Your Network's Weakest Link - You
21st April, 2008Telspace Systems presented “Hacking Wireless and Bluetooth” at Hack in the Box - Dubai 2008 with fantastic success to several high profile companies and governmental organizations.
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Telspace Systems returns from successful training and presentation at Hack in the Box - Dubai 2008
21st April, 2008Telspace Systems presented “Hacking Wireless and Bluetooth” at Hack in the Box - Dubai 2008 with fantastic success to several high profile companies and governmental organizations.
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Telspace Bluetooth and Wireless Hacking 101 Back due to popular demand
7th April, 2008Due to popular demand, The Telspace Bluetooth and Wireless Hacking 101 will be presented again on the 3rd and 4th of July 2008.
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Safe No More - an Itp.net article featuring security expert and Telspace CEO Dino Covotsos
25th March, 2008If you thought Bluetooth was relatively safe, think again. Telspace Systems will be joining the Hack-in-the-Box event in Dubai in April this year to talk about the technology's vulnerabilities.
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Security to Top Agenda as Global Experts Converge in Dubai for Hack in The Box
17th March, 2008Dubai (OPENPRESS) March 14, 200 - The Middle East’s businesses are set for a master class in security with the announcement that dates have been set for the region’s only dedicated network security conference, HITBSecConf.
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Telspace Systems Attends Technology Top 100 Awards
26th February, 2008elspace Systems representitives attended the Technology Top 100 Awards on the 21st of February 2008.
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Telspace Systems Introduces Ethical Hacking Training Courses focusing on Bluetooth and Wireless security
22th February, 2008Wireless networks are continually growing in our modern world and society. This 2 day course aims to demystify wireless network security and inform attendees on how to improve wireless LAN security and Bluetooth security.
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Bad Coding Compromises Systems - ITWeb Article featuring Security Expert and Telspace CEO Dino Covotsos
6th February, 2008Many developers don't fully understand the implications of releasing unsecured applications, leaving unsuspecting users at risk of being compromised.
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Telspace Training Course in April at Hack In The Box 2008 - Dubai
20th Janurary, 2008Wireless networks are continually growing in our modern world and society. This 2 day course aims to demystify wireless network security and inform attendees on how to improve wireless LAN security and Bluetooth security.
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Looking back on 2007 - A Recap of Security Trends by Security Expert Dino Covotsos (ITWeb)
10th Janurary, 2008Last year was a busy year for hackers, spammers and cyber-criminals, and 2008 promises more of the same.
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Telspace Presentation at Sector in Toronto, Canada: Hacking the Bluetooth Stack for Fun, Fame and Profit
26th November, 2007An overview of Bluetooth hacking, security mechanisms, Bluetooth attacks and protection, and more
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Identity Theft Still At Large - An overview of Indentity Theft by security expert Dino Covotsos - ITWeb
12th November, 2007Thousands of people carelessly surrender their personal information to Web sites without considering the consequences, be it for online shopping, applying for a new service, or just registering on an Internet forum.
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Tis the Season to be Secure - Tips on ICT Security by Telspace MD Dino Covotsos - News24
5th November, 2007Cape Town - Recent research has shown that South Africa's online audience has grown 120% over the past two years, and it is predicted that at the end of 2007, 3.85 million South Africans will be online.
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Telspace MD and security expert Dino Covotsos gives an overview of Bluetooth hacking - News24
25th October, 2007Cape Town - Bluetooth-enabled devices are vulnerable to unscrupulous hackers, an expert warns.
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Telspace To Present At SecTor Security Conference in Toronto, Canada
22th October, 2007Illuminating the Black Art of Security. SecTor brings the world's brightest (and darkest) minds together to identify, discuss, dissect and debate the latest digital threats facing corporations today.
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Bluetooth Opens Vulnerability Window - ITWeb
19th October, 2007Connectivity is vital for doing business these days. The cellphone, laptop PC and PDA are essential connectivity tools - but at the same time these devices may leave us vulnerable to intrusion.
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Telspace featured in BBC Programme "Click" - in an expose on big sreen hacks
8th October, 2007The BBC program "Click" covered the truth about hacking on the big screen, this is the first time that Telspace Systems has been interviewed by the BBC for live television.
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BBC article on the Hack In The Box 2007 Malaysia Security Conference
20th September, 2007The BBC Article covered the Hack In The Box 2007 event, including the presentation and live demo by Telspace CEO and security expert Dino Covotsos.
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New Straits Times article on the Hack In The Box 2007 Malaysia Security Conference
17th September, 2007Telspace Systems was established in 2002 by CEO Dino Covotsos, who is still actively involved in the business.
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Telspace Presents on Bluetooth Security at Hack In The Box 2007 in Malaysia
11th September, 2007Dino Covotsos, MD and founder of Telspace Systems, presented on Bluetooth security in "Hacking The Bluetooth Stack For Fame and Profit".
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Telspace Systems Research Team discover new security vulernability
11th September, 2007Dino Covotsos and Charlton Smith of the Telspace Systems Research Team have discovered a cross-site scripting bug in TorrentTrader
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Security Expert Dino Covotsos gives an overview of Bluetooth security
15th August, 2007Dino Covotsos, MD and founder of Telspace Systems, gives an overview of Bluetooth hacking including typical exploits and basic precautionary measures in MobileWorld August 2007
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Telspace discovers serious security vulnerability in Article Dashboard
13th August, 2007The Telspace Systems research team, including Dino Covotsos and Charlton Smith, has discovered a security vulnerability in Article Dashboard's software
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Telspace to be a presenting entity at Hack in the Box 2007 Deep Knowledge Security Conference.
21th May, 2007 -
Hack in the Box 2007 Security Conference - A Resounding Success
28th April, 2007HITBSecConf2007 - Dubai, organised by Malaysian-based Hack In The Box (M) Sdn. Bhd. officially ended on April 5th 2007.
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Who Needs Cryptography? - Q&A with Dino Covotsos
26th April, 2007 -
Hack The Planet - Can You Pass The Pen Test?
26th April, 2007THE TERM HACKER is often associated with the spotty teen gaining illegal access to critical systems
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Telspace presents cryptography applications at Hack In The Box Security Conference - April 2007
26th April, 2007 -
CESPAM Executive Training Programme - "Combating Cybercrime in the SADC Region."
20th April, 2007Telspace Systems is proud to have been selected to present 2 talks at the CESPAM Executive Training Programme to be held in Cape Town between 23rd and 26th April 2007.
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Boost for IT Security in Namibia
18th April, 2007IT security in Namibia has received a shot in the arm from an agreement just signed between South African IT security firm Telspace and Business Connexion (BCX) Namibia.
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Cryptography gives SA international presence
17th April, 2007South African IT security expertise was on the world stage this month when local security expert Dino Covotsos gave a presentation on cryptographic applications at a hacking and network security conference in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Hack in the Box 2007 - Presentation - Dubai
10th April, 2007Dino Covotsos, Managing Director of Telspace Systems presented at Hack in the Box 2007 in Dubai, on Cryptographic Applications in the 21st Century.
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iWeek - Security Summit 2007
27th March, 2007"In recent years security has dominated the corporate agenda. While there has been significant effort expended in protecting organisational resources, security incidents have been on the rise and the risk of exposures ofconfidential customer, corporate and personal information is at an all-time high.
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Hack in the Box 2007 - Dubai
27th March, 2007"Never before has it been easier to implement and utilise strong cryptography. The increasing need for privacy on an individual, corporate and government level is creating a growing market for easy-to-use cryptographic software."
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Information Security Conference 2007
23th February, 2007"Africa is the next hotbed for International Cyber Terrorism syndicates."
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How Secure is your Network? IT Sec conference
13th February, 2007Security Vulnerabilties - How Secure is your Network?
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Combatting Financial Crimes in Africa
23rd Janurary, 2007Economic and financial crime has become a serious a growing threat to our economy and fighting financial crime is not an optional activity but a must for both public and private sectors.
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Information Security Practise
17th Janurary, 2007 -
Information Security Conference 2007
15th Janurary, 2007"Africa is the next hotbed for international cyber terrorism syndicates. Are you prepared to counter the cyber-terrorism wave?"
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iWare Professional "D" Sequel Injection
8th December, 2006 -
Exploring the Myths and Facts about Network Security
23rd March, 2006Many people and businesses unknowingly leave their private information readily available to hackers because they subscribe to some common myths about computer and network security.
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Activating Remote Security Protection
22nd March, 2006While trends in cyber crime show that businesses are becoming more vulnerable to hacker attacks, a new generation of security products are evolving to combat them. One of most effective countermeasures is remote security management, a technology that enables a company to pinpoint network security loopholes.
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New Remote Security Management System announced
21st March, 2006Telspace Managed Security Services has released a new remote security management system called Telspace Audit. The system identifies critical problems on a network that need to be addressed urgently, based on a ‘hacker’s eye view’ of the network.
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Wireless networks open basic security loopholes
23rd September, 2005Many people using wireless networks are opening themselves up to basic hacker attacks, warns Telspace MD Dino Covotsos. "I recently drove through the Sandton area and measured 26 wireless networks of which about 14 were very insecure," he relates. "It's easy for wardrivers (wireless hackers) to hijack your bandwidth, snoop on your e-mail or steal your passwords or other sensitive information off your wireless network, whether it's at a business or in the home."
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Securing your partners
20th August, 2005The first Friday of every month was when we hackers gathered to swap war stories. We were just teenagers with a common interest and the fact that our hobby was hacking into corporate networks added a touch of excitement to our lives.
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Telspace research exposes peak hacker assault periods
7th February, 2005There are specific periods when Web servers are most vulnerable to hacker attacks, says Dino Covotsos, MD and founder of IT security provider Telspace.
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What does Telspace do?
11th March, 2005We secure your IT assets by ensuring that IT infrastructure is up-to-date and resilient to attack.
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SMEs focussing on security
4th March, 2005IT security risk analyses are receiving increased attention from small to medium enterprises (SMEs), says Dino Covotsos, MD and founder of hosting and IT solution provider Telspace. Launched in Johannesburg two and a half years ago to address the security concerns of this growing market segment, Telspace specialises in the provision of managed system security solutions.
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