OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

Transnet on track with R129bn recovery

Transnet will spend more than R129-billion over the next five years to restore the organisation’s sustainability and credibility. This is the word from group chief executive Michelle Phillips, addressing delegates at the SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Phillips told...

Voyager 1 on track to reach one light-day from Earth

In November Voyager 1 will reach an incredible 1 light-day from Earth

Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates

A cohort of young South African scientists will represent the country at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences (#LINOecon) in Lindau, Germany, from 26 to 30 August 2025. They were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted...

Threat to dissolve SA Tourism board raises governance red flags

According to a recent media report, the Minister of Tourism has allegedly threatened to dissolve the SA Tourism board over what has been described as an unlawful meeting during which it appears to have been resolved that the CEO of the organisation would be suspended...

Massive security threat looms in the quantum era

Kathy Gibson reports – Quantum computing is going to have a massive impact on how we use technology - and on the economy as a whole – but the power it unleashes is also going to make it much, much harder to secure our systems. Riaz Osman, managing partner at IBM...

These are people defining the AI-powered future of work

Research has uncovered five distinct AI personas that employers need to understand as they implement AI and bring workers onboard “The AI Team” - a workplace where humans and AI agents work successfully side-by-side. According to Slack’s new Workforce Lab research,...

Privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline

The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research from cybersecurity specialists NordVPN. Based on 31 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords...

Tropic Trooper in new strike on Middle East target

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a new Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign carried out by the Tropic Trooper group. This operation has been targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East for over a year aiming to conduct...

US execs more pessimistic about their economy

For most of the past year, US business executives have listed inflation as their top concern - yet easing inflation hasn’t improved their outlook: only a quarter or so expressed optimism about prospects for the US economy over the next 12 months, down from more than a...

Microsoft launches AI-ready Surface devices

Microsoft has launched its latest version of Copilot+ PC Surface devices, based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Optimised for artificial intelligence workloads, thanks to Snapdragons neural processing unit (NPU) hardwired into the system on chip (SoC), the devices...

Writing on the wall for robust digital signage growth

The installed base of connected digital signage displays reached 91,5-million in 2023 and, growing at a CAGR of 10,3%, the installed base of connected displays is expected to reach 149,4-million units in 2028, says Berg Insight. The research group says market growth...

Digitalisation on the cards for renewed Home Affairs

The rejuvenation of Home Affairs is top of new minister Leon Schreiber’s agenda – and digitisation will be key to this. “I believe that if we can demonstrate that even a department as maligned as Home Affairs can work and even thrive,” he says. “And the key to making...

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Online threats this Black Friday

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Data science and the integral role of the data scientist

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What does Covid teach us about OT cybersecurity?

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Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with the increased uptake of online shopping and the adoption of new digital payment methods, November should be a successful month of shopping for all. Craig Duggan, commercial head at Transaction Junction, says: "Black November is now...

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How to ensure peak performance for an enterprise Wi-Fi 6 network

As the number of Wi-Fi 6-capable Stations (STAs) continues to increase, wireless networks built using enterprise-class Wi-Fi 6 Access Points (APs) are becoming more popular than ever before. When upgrading legacy or deploying new Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi 6 is the obvious...

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ENVIRONMENT:Are you an organizational ninja, tech-savvy problem solver, or natural-born planner? If you're ready to step into a fast-paced world of innovation and transformation—look no further! Our Client on the hunt for a Project Manager to join their dynamic and...

Junior Software/QA Tester (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:HELP deliver transformative growth by building intelligent tech solutions by joining the Remote team of an innovative LegalTech company seeking a results-driven Junior Software/QA Tester to assist designing and running tests on software usability. Along...

Junior Software/QA Tester (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:HELP deliver transformative growth by building intelligent tech solutions by joining the Remote team of an innovative LegalTech company seeking a results-driven Junior Software/QA Tester to assist designing and running tests on software usability. Along...

Remuneration & Information System Specialist

Purpose of the job:Responsible for providing specialist technical leadership in remuneration and HR Information systems. In addition, takes the lead for planning, project coordination, management and support in developing a cost-effective human resources information...

Remuneration & Information System Specialist – Gauteng Boksburg

Purpose of the job:Responsible for providing specialist technical leadership in remuneration and HR Information systems. In addition, takes the lead for planning, project coordination, management and support in developing a cost-effective human resources information...

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ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...

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Our client, a leader in their field, is seeking a seasoned Senior Full Stack Developer with 10+ years' experience in building enterprise-grade software solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. This role requires a developer who is technically proficient, highly...

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ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...

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Our client, a leader in their field, is seeking a seasoned Senior Full Stack Developer with 10+ years' experience in building enterprise-grade software solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. This role requires a developer who is technically proficient, highly...

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