Aug 25, 2020
Pre-installed malware signing African mobile users up to subscription services without their permission has been seen on thousands of low-cost devices made by Chinese manufacturer, Transsion. That’s according to new findings released by Secure-D,...
Aug 25, 2020
Africa scores high for security culture, coming in on a par with North America, Australia and New Zealand at ahead of Europe. This is one of the findings from the 2020 Security Culture Report by KnowBe4 and CLTRe, based on data from more than 120 000 employees across...
Aug 25, 2020
South African schools are increasingly embracing the digital universe and the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated their adoption of online communication and digital strategies. Out of pure necessity, as school gates shut in March, many schools made the agile pivot to...
Aug 25, 2020
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has distanced itself from an e-learning contract by the Eastern Cape Department of Education. A statement from Luvoya Keyise, executive caretaker of SITA, reads: SITA notes with concern mounting allegations in the media...
Aug 25, 2020
Middle East and Africa’s technology industry saw a rise of 14,9% in overall deal activity during Q2 2020, when compared to the four-quarter average, according to GlobalData’s deals database. A total of 177 deals worth $2,94-billion were announced for the...
Aug 25, 2020
Despite more local companies moving to the cloud, they must still ensure effective cybersecurity protocols are in place to safeguard their systems and data. By Sanele Ntoza, Channel Manager F5 Networks Southern Africa Cyber Security and Next Generation Solutions at...