Massive Android flaw uncovered

Massive Android flaw uncovered

Aug 7, 2015

Check Point Software Technologies has uncovered a vulnerability in Android that affects devices made by major manufacturers including LG, Samsung, HTC and ZTE. The team disclosed its findings during a briefing session at Black Hat USA 2015 in Las Vegas this week. “Certifi-gate” is a vulnerability that allows applications to gain illegitimate privileged access rights which are typically used by remote support applications that are either pre-installed or personally installed on the device.

Mechatronics lab for Sci-Bono

Mechatronics lab for Sci-Bono

Aug 6, 2015

Festo, a specialist in industrial automation and technical education, has partnered with the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre to launch the Mechatronics Lab on Tuesday. Festo donated R2-million worth of training equipment towards the facility. The Sci-Bono lab is a...
No clear leader in smart home

No clear leader in smart home

Aug 5, 2015

There’s no doubt that the smart home market is growing and maturing – but there is no sign of clear leader emerging among of myriad of suppliers. According to Forrester surveys, about 13% of US online adults report using one or more smart home device. However, because...
New chief for Dell South Africa

New chief for Dell South Africa

Aug 4, 2015

Following the promotion of incumbent Stewart Van Graan, Dell South Africa has a new head of its local operations.  According to reliable sources, Doug Woolley will take up the position as head of Dell South Africa on 1 September. This follows Van Graan’s promotion to...
Gauteng fibre connects key nodes

Gauteng fibre connects key nodes

Aug 3, 2015

The R1,2-billion Gauteng Broadband Network roll-out has reached a key milestone with fibre broadband connectivity to all eight vital core nodes. Altech Alcom Matomo confirms that it has connected 75 Fox Street, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, 82 Grayston...
New planet a data ‘gold mine’

New planet a data ‘gold mine’

Jul 31, 2015

Using NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers have confirmed the discovery of the nearest rocky planet outside our solar system, larger than Earth and a potential gold mine of scientific data. Dubbed HD 219134b, this exoplanet, which orbits too close to its...