AI supercharges insider threats
Insider threats have overtaken external attacks as the top security concern among organisations – with AI accelerating the shift, according to new research from Exabeam. The company’s latest report - From Human to Hybrid: How AI and the Analytics Gap Are Fueling...
Webb discovers a new moon orbiting Uranus
Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, expanding the planet’s known satellite family to 29. The detection was made during a Webb observation on 2 February...
The cost of a cyber breach goes way beyond money
The costs and fallout from a cyber security breach extend far beyond revenue losses, impacting jobs, mental wellbeing, trust and future business. This is according to cyber security experts within the Cyber Security Special Interest Group (SIGCyber) of the Institute...
Young gamers fall victim to cybercriminals
The number of unique users targeted by cybercriminals using popular children’s games as a lure surged by 30% in the first six months of 2024 compared to H2 2023, according to Kaspersky experts. Researchers analysed gaming risks for young players and discovered that...
SASE growth slows as economic pressures weigh
The worldwide Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market posted 10% year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth in 2Q 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This is the lowest growth rate since Dell’Oro Group started tracking SASE in 1Q 2019. Economic pressures,...
Handheld radios detonated in Lebanon
A new wave of explosions has rocked Lebabon, this time as handheld radios (walkie-talkies) were yesterday detonated in a co-ordinated remote network attack. At last report, at least 20 people had been killed and about 450 others wounded when the devices exploded. The...
Startups set to win at AfricaIgnite
When the 2024 Africa Tech Festival kicks off in Cape Town on 12 November, anchor event AfricaIgnite will give startups exposure to pitch their businesses, connect with funders, and meet potential customers. In addition to the various events on offer at Africa Tech...
AI to contribute $19,9trn to the global economy
Business spending to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), to use AI in existing business operations, and to deliver better products/services to business and consumer customers will have a cumulative global economic impact of $19,9-trillion through 2030, driving 3,5% of...
Co-ordinated remote attack targets 5 000 pagers
In an eye-watering demonstration of how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be employed to bring cyberwarfare into the physical realm, experts are scrambling to figure out how pagers used by Lebanon’s Hezbollah operatives were detonated yesterday. At least 11 people are...
Insurers have a critical role in defining ethical AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionise how property and casualty (P&C) business gets done. As a result, P&C insurers are uniquely positioned to advance the conversation for ethical AI – not just for their own businesses, but for all...
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ERP helps retail pharmacies gain business insights
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Key changes in new tax laws
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Fujitsu designs Lifebooks for the new normal
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What makes SD-WAN more than just a branch solution?
To meet the demands of a dynamic business environment in today's rapidly changing digital world, many organisations are turning to SD-WAN for fast, scalable, and flexible connectivity between network environments. By John Maddison, chief marketing officer and...
Outdated data protection strategies put businesses at risk
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Weighing in on the great WhatsApp debate
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Managed Detection and Response Services – An Effective Defense to Knockout Sophisticated Cyberattacks
Modern Organizations of all Sizes Can Rest Easy with Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR) Services that Offer 24/7 Threat Hunting, Detection and Response Capabilities By Pieter Nel, Regional Head - SADC at Sophos (www.sophos.com) The accelerated adoption of cloud,...
How fitness can step up your gaming
From everyday enthusiasts to esports professionals, the gaming industry surged in 2020. This growth also increased competition, challenging esports’ premier athletes and novice gamers alike to find ways beyond the screen to level up their play. Enter Jasper Schellens,...
Vodacom zero-rates Bright Sky SA gender-based violence awareness app
Vodacom has zero-rated its Bright Sky SA app, which was launched in November last year. This ensures that Vodacom users will not incur any data costs when downloading the app or accessing many of the referral links to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) support services found...
Complexity still cybersecurity’s worst enemy
Multi-vendor security environments and an unmanageable number of security alerts are causing cybersecurity fatigue in IT security specialists, and harming organisations' ability to protect themselves. By Fady Younes, cybersecurity director: Middle East & Africa at...
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Our client in Cape Town has a vacancy for an Embedded Developer to join thier dynamic team.Job PurposeTo design, develop, and implement critical software and firmware for embedded devices that power seamless and efficient public transport systems.Play a key role in...
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