Phishers target payCity users
User of the popular payCity service are being targeted in a new phishing scam. payCity has alerted its subscribers to the fact that fraudsters have been targeting users with fake traffic fine notification messages pretending to impersonate payCity. “These messages may...
Energy for AI and data centres is a key challenge
The growing energy requirements for data centres is a major issue that needs to be resolved. This is one of the key takeaways from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Summer Policy Summit that took place in Boston recently. A common thread...
New insight into paediatric pain practices in SSA
Valuable insights into the management of paediatric pain in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been highlighted in a survey conducted by Anisa Bhettay, a specialist anaesthetist affiliated with the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and the University of Cape Town...
Hybrid working levels the playing field for women
The widespread adoption of hybrid working has opened the door for women from minority backgrounds to apply for senior positions within their companies, according to a new report released ahead of Women’s Day. IWG’s 2024 report Advancing Equality: Women in the Hybrid...
Women unemployment still too high
There is still a massive problem with women unemployment in South Africa - and a significant number of women have given up looking for work. This is among the findings of the the Fundza Literacy Trust's annual digital survey results. With more than 4,1-million site...
Drone flights and 3D scans used to protect vulnerable forests
Drones are being used to help curb the loss of Madagascar's biodiverse forests through illegal deforestation. Research published in the journal Plants, People, Planet focused on the Ambohimahamasina humid forest in the southeast of the island, based on a series of 19...
Ransomware groups weaponise stolen data to force payment
Sophos has released a new dark web report, "Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs," which details how cybercriminals are weaponising stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This includes sharing the contact details or...
How much value is in your email address?
With the number of global email users projected to hit 4,73-billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity - and fraudsters can do a lot with...
Tablet market finally moves past pandemic era
Worldwide tablet shipments recorded year-over-year growth of 22,1% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), totaling 34,4-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The...
Intel brings discrete GPU muscle to the vehicle cockpit
In a strategic move to empower automakers with groundbreaking opportunities, Intel has unveiled its first discrete graphics processing unit (dGPU), the Intel Arc Graphics for Automotive, at its AI Cockpit Innovation Experience event. To advance automotive AI, the...
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Support for young entrepreneurs critical to economic growth
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Telkom unveils online education support
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