Infostealer and ransomware on the rise in SA
Understanding the growing and sophisticated cyberthreat landscape is now a prerequisite for day-to-day cyber defence in South Africa, according to Maher Yamout, lead security researcher for the Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky, who unpacked...
In the age of GenAI, preemptive capabilities are the future for security
By 2030, preemptive cybersecurity solutions will account for 50% of IT security spending, up from less than 5% in 2024, replacing standalone detection and response (DR) solutions as the preferred approach to defend against cyberthreats, according to Gartner....
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...
Vodacom to boost network in KwaZulu-Natal
Vodacom is investing over R800-million this financial year on building new network sites, modernising its mobile networks, full fibre broadband rollout, and energy projects to accelerate its broadband connectivity throughout KwaZulu-Natal - including new sites in deep...
Phil Duff to step down as SA’s Syspro is sold
Syspro, the South African software company that became a global success story, has been sold to private equity investor Advent International for an undisclosed sum. Syspro was founded in September 1978 by brothers Phil and Chris Duff, who spotted a gap in the market...
AI key for effective security
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) has a huge role to play in securing our future. This is the word from Callan Abrahams, principle AI consultant at iOCO, speaking at the Veeam Unplugged event in Johannesburg. “We spend a lot of time talking about the...
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AWS achieves Level 1 B-BBEE status
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Gerald Naidoo appointed Technologiks CEO
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More needs to be done to address gender pay gap
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African capital market activity declines in 2019
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SweepSouth steps outdoors
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US government employees ignorant on ransomware
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Vox offers improved security with IoT fencing
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How speech analytics can improve business performance
Even though the speech analytics market is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of more than 18% through 2022, confusion still remains around its benefits and use cases - especially for South African organisations operating contact centres. By Gerrit de...
Trends shaping the insurance sector
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Data management automation imperative in a skills-scarce environment
The days of trying to convince the C-suite of the imperative of a comprehensive digitalisation roadmap are well and truly over. By Kate Mollett, regional manager for Africa at Veeam There doesn't appear to be a CEO in the world who doesn't appreciate the immense...
Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group
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