‘Costly confidence’ costing consumers

Aug 14, 2024

Over-confidence is leaving consumers in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) at risk of becoming victims of fraud, according to Visa’s latest Stay Secure study. Research across 17 countries reveals a disconnect between consumers’...

IBM algorithms are first post-quantum cryptography standards

Aug 14, 2024

Two IBM-developed algorithms have been officially formalised within the world’s first three post-quantum cryptography standards, which were published yesterday by the US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The...

How neural networks are being manipulated

Aug 14, 2024

A new study by Kaspersky reveals a growing trend toward “indirect prompt injection” – a technique used to manipulate the outputs of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and search chatbots powered by AI. While no instances of serious destructive...

Africa under pressure as cyberattacks escalate

Aug 14, 2024

Check Point Software Technologies’ Global Threat Index for July 2024 reveals a concerning rise in cyber threats across the African continent, with several countries now among the most attacked globally. The recent exploitation of a security flaw in the...

Learners invited to code for a greener future

Aug 14, 2024

Sifiso EdTech has launched its Innovation Challenge 2024, a nationwide coding and robotics competition designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking and technological innovation among learners across South Africa. This year’s theme, “Sustainable...