SA companies being hit by ransomware … hard!

SA companies being hit by ransomware … hard!

A staggering four out of five South African organisations -78% – were hit by ransomware in the past year, a considerable increase from the 51% that reported an attack in 2022, and well above the global average of 66%. This is according to a new independent...

SMBs are working harder to offset rising costs

Sage’s annual survey of almost 12 000 SMB leaders globally – “Small Business, Big Opportunity” – finds that despite a challenging 2022, where rising costs significantly impacted profitability, South African small and medium businesses...

‘Next-generation AI will lift the weight of work’ – Microsoft

In conjunction with adding new features and expanding access to its generative AI offering, MS 365 Copilot, Microsoft has also released new data and insights from its 2023 Work Trend Index report: “Will AI Fix Work”. The research shows that the pace of...

Two-fold surge in browser extensions that steal crypto

As an increasing number of people have begun to rely on cryptocurrencies for online transactions, cybercriminals have adapted their tactics accordingly – browser extensions have become an attractive target for hackers looking to exploit unsuspecting crypto...

$70m programme aims to promote quality health research in Africa

The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) has launched the second phase of a multimillion-dollar programme developing world-class research and African scientific leaders on the continent, while strengthening African institutions. The second phase of the...