Embassies under malware attack

Embassies under malware attack

Security researchers at ESET have released new research into the activities of the notorious Turla cyberespionage group – and specifically a previously-undocumented backdoor that has been used to spy on consulates and embassies worldwide. ESET’s research...
Telkom sell-off looks likely

Telkom sell-off looks likely

The sale of Telkom to fund South African Airways looks more and more like a done deal. Today, Telkom issued a cautionary to shareholders that points to the likelihood of it becoming a reality. “Shareholders are advised that Telkom’s major shareholder, the...
E-commerce goes live at SA’s ports

E-commerce goes live at SA’s ports

A fully-integrated e-commerce platform has gone live at Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The new Order to Cash system replaces TNPA’s nine year old PortsOnline customer system for online submission of cargo documentation. Mohammed Abdool, chief...
People want their own cars

People want their own cars

Autonomous cars will soon become common on streets around the world — but research shows that most people won’t ride in one, preferring to keep their own cars. Gartner expects to see multiple launches of autonomous vehicles around 2020. However, the full...
Poor web sites lose brand loyalty

Poor web sites lose brand loyalty

Internet users are growing more demanding and less forgiving, expecting Web sites and apps to perform faster than they did just three years ago. This is among the findings of a consumer survey from Apica, that sounds a clear call to action for organisations around the...
Musk unveils new space suit

Musk unveils new space suit

Future space travellers will look stylish during their celestial adventures, wearing the new space suit unveiled yesterday by SpaceX funder Elon Musk. Musk posted a pic of the new suit (pictured here), which he says balances aesthetics and function. “First...