3CX threat may have been active since February

The 3CX supply chain cyberattack uncovered this week may have been active for longer than first thought, according to new information. The attack impacts a 3CX voice over IP (VoIP) application and affects organisations all over the world, including but not limited to...

Can AI testing be halted?

The open letter calling for a moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) testing hasn’t been thought through, according to some. The letter, published by Future of Life Institute and signed by several industry heavyweights, asks that all research and projects...

Foldable phones only bright spot in declining smartphone market

International Data Corporation (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 21,4-million units in 2023 – an increase of more than 50% over the 14,2-million units shipped in 2022. An updated IDC forecast...

Agile retailers the winners as Easter sales growth slows

South African retailers are forecast to ring up additional retail sales value of R908-million for the 2023 Easter season – down from the R923-million in extra sales they generated over the same period in 2022. However, forecasts also reveal strong revenue...

C-suite execs unfamiliar with basic cybersecurity terms

Many business executives prefer not to admit a lack of understanding when discussing cybersecurity issues, according to a recent Kaspersky study, which also revealed that up to a third of top managers in South Africa are unfamiliar with such terms as DDoS, botnets, or...

The e-mobility innovators unlocking access to the motorcycle market

Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in sub-Saharan Africa’s sustainable mobility transformation, but continued investment in start-ups tackling barriers across the value chain will be critical to maximise the full potential. This is according to...