New backdoor targets MS Exchange servers
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new backdoor based on open-source tools, dubbed GhostContainer. The previously unknown highly customised malware was discovered during an incident response (IR) case, targeting Exchange...
Leadership shake-up at Rain
Brandon Leigh, founder and CEO of rain, has stepped away from his executive position and moved into a strategic advisory role on the board. Conrad Leigh, previously the chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. Brandon Leigh will take on...
Cost of living weighs on SA retail spending
South African consumers spent R303-billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the first half of the year. This is according to NIQ South Africa's State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first six months of...
Mainstream adoption of everyday AI, digital employee experience in sight
Everyday AI and digital employee experience (DEX) are projected to reach mainstream adoption in less than two years according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Workplace Applications, 2024. “Everyday AI promises to remove digital friction, by helping employees...
‘Costly confidence’ costing consumers
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' confidence...
IBM algorithms are first post-quantum cryptography standards
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 standards...
How neural networks are being manipulated
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 actions by...
Africa under pressure as cyberattacks escalate
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 CrowdStrike...
Google challenges Apple and OpenAI with Gemini Live for Pixel 9 devices
Google has introduced the Pixel 9 series of phones, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the 45mm Pixel Watch 3. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, unpacks the news: "In a move aimed directly at Apple's gradual integration of AI into the Apple ecosystem,...
Learners invited to code for a greener future
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 Development and...
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iOCO achieves 100 AWS certifications
iOCO has achieved its one-hundredth Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification. iOCO's AWS certifications range from solutions architect certifications to specialty certifications across a number of business units, including its Application Development (DevOps), Data and...
Think about renewing your information protection measures
The growth in ransomware attacks and insider threat risks has pushed information protection to the top of the agenda in boardrooms around the world. Tristan Morgan, director of global advisory at BT, shares his insights on how to go from not knowing where all your...
Is the supply chain profession ready to save the world?
The distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine from drug makers to billions of people around the world is likely to be the supply chain management profession's greatest endeavour ever. Healthcare supply chains that were stretched and strained during the Covid-19 pandemic with...
It’s time to totally reimagine how customers experience communication
When it comes to customer communication, 2020 was the year all the usual rules were thrown out the window. Carefully planned schedules and content calendars were thrown out the window overnight and organisations had to learn to adapt on the fly. By Brent Haumann, MD...
Industry-leading Wi-Fi 6: new engine for enterprise digital transformation
Wi-Fi, with a history of more than 20 years, has always been driven by the pursuit for ever higher bandwidth. In fact, there have been major upgrades to Wi-Fi almost every four to five years, with bandwidth increasing each time. The latest standard, Wi-Fi 6, is a game...
Naspers invests R45m in local online learning platform
Naspers has made a R45-million investment in the online learning platform, The Student Hub. Coinciding with the third annual South Africa Investment Conference, the latest investment from Naspers Foundry, Naspers's R1,4-billion early-stage tech investment vehicle,...
Tech Wise Solutions wins Retruster distribution in Africa
Tech Wise Solutions has signed an agreement with Retruster to act as its sole distributor on the African continent. Retruster - an add-on to a user's email service, that constantly guards against phishing attacks using the most advanced tools - was developed by two...
Infobip to acquire OpenMarket
Global cloud communications company Infobip has entered into a definitive agreement with Amdocs to acquire OpenMarket, a provider of mobile messaging solutions to enterprises, for a gross cash amount of approximately $300-million. This combination will bring together...
Africa’s mobile cybercrime challenge
In June 2020, Upstream's Secure-D anti-fraud platform revealed that the total number of malicious mobile applications doubled in the first quarter of the year. The analysis found 29 000 malicious apps (14 500 in 2019), a 55% spike in fraudulent mobile transactions and...
New rules of engagement for next-gen managed IT security
The trends towards outsourced cyber security have gained traction during the Covid-19 pandemic as companies have empowered remote working models and increased their emphasis on digital transformation. The ever-widening cyber security skills gap adds further power to...
Senior Developer (Front Arena Principal Engineer)
A leading force in the Financial and Banking sector is offering a permanent opportunity for a Front Arena Principal Engineer to join their growing team.This role presents a fantastic pathway toward a Head of Development position.The ideal candidate will provide...
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – PYTHON-DJANGO NOT NEGOTIABLE – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
THE POSITION IS OPEN TO THE JOHANNESBURG REGION A cutting-edge web-based application that gives companies all the tools to manage their share incentive plans. Our client has an exciting position for a go-getter and highly-motivated individual who is a self-starter and...
Senior Developer (Front Arena Principal Engineer) – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading force in the Financial and Banking sector is offering a permanent opportunity for a Front Arena Principal Engineer to join their growing team.This role presents a fantastic pathway toward a Head of Development position.The ideal candidate will provide...
IT Support Administrator (Procurement)
We are seeking a IT Support Administrator (Procurement) to provide administrative support to the Technical Team, from initial enquiry, through the processing of quotations and sales documentation, to order, procurement and completion. Liaising with other departments...
IT Business Analyst
IT Business AnalystUnlock your potential in a tech-savvy team- Fully remote!R 760,000 - R 1,020,000 CTCJoin a leading company that offers a wide range of products focusing on customer service and expertise. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills in a...
IT Support Administrator (Procurement) – Eastern Cape East London
We are seeking a IT Support Administrator (Procurement) to provide administrative support to the Technical Team, from initial enquiry, through the processing of quotations and sales documentation, to order, procurement and completion. Liaising with other departments...
IT Business Analyst – Remote Remote
IT Business AnalystUnlock your potential in a tech-savvy team- Fully remote!R 760,000 - R 1,020,000 CTCJoin a leading company that offers a wide range of products focusing on customer service and expertise. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills in a...
Sales System Administrator
Job Specification Sales System Administrator? Managing OMS for both the Cape Town and Johannesburg branch.? Load products on Pastel, Meat Matrix and OMS.? Oversee product pricing and ensuring accuracy of products loaded on the system.? Double check if what is loaded...
Front End Developer
We are on the lookout for an exceptional Front-End Developer with strong mathematical aptitude and a polished academic background. This is an opportunity to work within a talented dev team, contributing to a cutting-edge, high-impact platform used globally by...
Front Arena XVA Developer
A prominent leader in the Financial and Banking industry is seeking a Front Arena Senior XVA Developer for a permanent position within their expanding team.The ideal candidate will possess a deep expertise in Front Arena and Adaptiv Analytics, a strong foundation in...
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