Major interruption to SA’s Internet service
Internet connectivity in South Africa took a turn for the worse this evening when the Internet went down in most major cities. The cause appears to be a fault on the Seacom network, although it’s not clear whether it’s the undersea cable or interior network that went...
South Africans prioritise financial planning in uncertain times
More often than not, it takes a tragedy or sudden uncertainty for us to realise we may not be adequately prepared to cope financially. This is one of the conclusions from the latest Momentum UNISA Household Financial Wellness Insights Report, which highlights how...
$513m of cryptocurrency stolen in 2020
The value of cryptocurrency hacks and thefts between 2019 and 2020 increased by 38,38% from $370,7-million to $513-million, according to data researched by Trading Platforms UK. Over the last five years, the value was highest in 2018 at $950-million, an increase of...
Gootloader secretly infects users
Criminal operators have turned the infection method for "Gootkit" financial malware into a complex delivery platform for a wide range of malware, including ransomware. Sophos researchers have named the delivery platform, "Gootloader". Gootloader attackers reach their...
Liquid Telecom says subsea network unaffected by cable outages
Liquid Telecom has issued a statement saying it ensured continuity of service to its customers during the recent outages of the SEA-ME-WE 5 and EIG submarine cables. The group operates an intelligent subsea cable system that automatically reroutes network traffic...
Proudly SA summit goes virtual
Proudly South African will be hosting its ninth annual - and first-ever virtual - Buy Local Summit & Expo from 8 to 10 March 2021. A vastly different format from previous Buy Local Summits, this event will focus on conversations that educate, inform, and entertain...
UK leads in PC shipments to schools
The rapid response of local authorities, schools and central government during Covid-19 school closures has made the country by far the leading shipper of mobile PCs to schools in Europe, according to Context. Context's weekly data monitors the IT channel, in...
M&A deal-making aids Africa’s economic recovery
Africa should be considered a promising component of merger and acquisition (M&A) strategies, in spite of the relatively small M&A market size and the impact of Covid-19 on economies, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Africa's M&A...
Meteor explodes in dramatic fireball over the UK
A fireball that thousands of people witnessed exploding across the sky in the UK was likely a meteor entering the atmosphere, and spreading debris on to the Earth’s surface as it broke up. On Sunday evening (28 February), the meteor fireball, moving at incredible...
Attacks on Covid-19 response industries double
Cyberattacks evolved in 2020 as threat actors sought to profit from the unprecedented socioeconomic, business and political challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, IBM Security X-Force observed attackers pivoting their attacks to businesses for which...
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Cisco’s Webex now offers realtime translation
Cisco has announced the availability (in preview beginning this month) of its realtime translation feature while also expanding the language library from more than 10 to more than 100 languages, ranging from Armenian to Zulu. Users can create their own personalised...
Why do organisations struggle with transformation?
Transformation - probably one of the most contentious topics in modern organisations. By Johan Kruger, head of context at Consulta What comes to mind when you think of transformation? To simply use the word "change" seems a bit light weighted as transformation...
CISOs must step up as cybersecurity takes centre stage
Cybersecurity is no longer a phantom menace but a mainstream business issue. As the pandemic accelerates digital transformation everywhere, James Hennah, director: security for BT Asia, Middle East and Africa, says it's the CISO who will be expected to step forward to...
Legal implications of employee monitoring at home
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated (and for some, cemented) the work from home (WFH) trend, which, before the pandemic, was limited only to a handful of forward-thinking companies. By Keketso Kgomosotho, candidate attorney, overseen by Johan Botes, partner and head...
Cyber attacks are technology’s natural disasters
The SolarWinds attack was stunning in its scope and scale. If it were an earthquake, it would be 9.9 on the Richter scale. By François Locoh-Donou, president and CEO of F5 As digital transformation accelerates in 2021 and beyond - and applications accelerate as...
One Wireless introduces macro WiFi solutions in Botswana
Aiming to provide fast, affordable, and reliable wireless internet access to Botswana, startup telecommunications company One Wireless plans to deploy macro WiFi solutions to "WiFi-blanket" several cities in the country including Gaborone, Maun, Palapye, Kasane and...
What to watch out for when transacting online
South Africa's online retail industry - though small in comparison to developed international markets - has seen rapid growth over the last 12 months. The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown saw online retail sales soar by approximately 40%. According to...
How 5G could impact automotive IoT and its security
The Internet of Things (IoT) has taken the world by storm, from smart toasters to pet feeders, it seems that each of our everyday appliances is getting upgraded with an embedded computer and an Internet connection. By Nicolò Boatto, security tester at Aon The advent...
Fujitsu, University of Toronto use quantum-inspired tech to treat brain tumours
Fujitsu Laboratories in collaboration with researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T) has announced the development of a technology for dramatically streamlining the creation of radiation treatment plans for Gamma Knife radiosurgery. The technology leverages...
What you need to know about the Critical Skills list
The publishing of the much-awaited draft of the Critical Skills list has been welcomed with open arms by industries across South Africa, it has however also been met with disdain by many ordinary South Africans. The disdain stems from the growing unemployment rate,...
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