Cybercriminals active in cloud storage

Although cloud-based file storage services have long been popular among Internet users, the indisputable convenience of such services is to some extent offset by a number of risks. Using cloud technologies for purposes other than those for which they were designed can...

Intel expands She Will Connect programme

Intel has announced a national campaign to acquire partners to drive its She Will Connect programme further into South Africa.Currently the partners consist of Siyafunda, SAWEN, World Vision and SchoolNet. UNESCO will coming on board in line with its global memorandum...
Sci-fi is coming to the workplace

Sci-fi is coming to the workplace

Four out of five employees agree that the workplace will be transformed by 2036, using technology and processes that do not exist today.

Legalise software to avoid security threats

Computer users cite the risk of security threats from malware as the top reason not to use unlicensed software. Among their specific concerns are intrusions by hackers and loss of data. Yet a striking 34% of the software installed on personal computers in South Africa...

Connected cars: how secure are they?

The connected car is fast becoming a reality, but they contain a number of vulnerabilities which cybercriminals can use to launch attacks. Kaspersky Lab and IAB, Spain’s leading marketing and digital media company, have announced the launch of the First Annual...

Zapper app sees massive SA growth

Zapper has launched its secure payment app for smartphones in South Africa, enabling restaurants and outlets to add unique dynamic QR Codes to till slips, so that customers to make payments using their smartphones.