Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

Multiple IoT devices targeted with a new Mirai botnet version

Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) researchers have found multiple IoT devices targeted with a new version of the Mirai botnet. The majority of attacked devices were located in China, Egypt, India, Brazil, Turkiye and Russia. Mirai remains one of...

Bitcoin price likely to surge as US stagflation takes hold

With the US Federal Reserve now openly warning of stagflation, Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a preferred option for investors seeking insulation from mounting economic stress. This is according to Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, who says the expected...

Globally, companies push for zero-trust

Worldwide, 63% of organisations have fully or partially implemented a zero-trust strategy, according to Gartner. For 78% of organisations implementing a zero-trust strategy, this investment represents less than 25% of the overall cybersecurity budget. A fourth quarter...

These are the top 10 social media LLMs

Large language models (LLMs) have seen significant advancements in recent years with the introduction of new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and upgrades to the existing models. These advancements have not only revolutionised the ability of LLMs to mimic...

Nvidia accelerates Microsoft’s open Phi-3 Mini language models

Nvidia has announced its acceleration of Microsoft's new Phi-3 Mini open language model with Nvidia TensorRT-LLM, an open-source library for optimizing large language model inference when running on Nvidia GPUs from PC to cloud. Phi-3 Mini packs the capability of 10x...

Shortened URLs harbour new threat

Short links have become an indispensable part of today's online experience. Many Internet users click on bit.ly, ow.ly, or other links created by a URL shortener with no hesitation. However, short links can pose significant privacy and security threats that are often...

TikTok strengthens platform integrity as election looms

As South Africa prepares for its seventh democratic election on 29 May, TikTok has embarked on several initiatives with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and civil society organisations to combat misinformation and ensure that users have access to...

Digital twins herald shift to Industry 5.0

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, digital twin technology stands at the forefront of innovation, revolutionising the way industries operate and paving the way for the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This advancement heralds a...

Strong ethical culture not enough to stop non-compliance

Most compliance leaders tend to focus on building an ethical culture in their organisations to improve employee behaviour, but it has a limited impact on addressing uncertainty about how to be compliant, according to a new survey by Gartner. There are three primary...

The importance of ethical practice in IT

Amid an increased focus on the importance of ethical practice in IT among members of the professional ICT community, the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has released a short video to illustrate just how important ethics in ICT...

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Beware these ‘harmless’ online habits

Everyone nowadays is connected to the Internet and has by now probably settled into some online routines: we all have such habits as checking our e-mails and social media pages first thing in the morning and consider these rituals healthy and harmless. However, some...

Custom ERP is dead …

Custom Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is dead, says epic ERP strategy director Dr Daneel van Eck. When it comes to ERP there has long been debate around whether to custom build or buy a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) system. While it did make sense to custom...

ABB adds prognostics to asset performance management

ABB's Ellipse Asset Performance Management (APM) solution (part of the company's Digital Enterprise portfolio) has been enriched with strengthened prognostic capabilities. The new functionality enables customers to more accurately forecast when their critical assets...

MTN adds summer specials

MTN is turning 25 and is making summer special for itsrepaid customers. This year, new and existing MTN prepaid customers will experience that "Winning Feeling" during MTN's Summer campaign by playing MTN CakeCrush. With over a R100-million in prizes including 12 Polo...

Nedbank Golf Challenge goes cashless

Spectators at this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player use a cashless payment system as they are issued with their unique tournament payment card for the 14-17 November Rolex Series event on the European Tour. Spectators will be able to simply tap and...

Africa’s informal sector can no longer be ignored

The International Monetary Fund estimates that the informal sector contributes approximately 38% of sub-Saharan Africa's GDP. Additionally, the International Labour Organisation has determined that it accounts for about 72% of total employment in the region, absorbing...

Standard Bank to match 90 African clients with China exporters

Standard Bank will host over 90 clients from six African countries at its networking activities, in partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) from 5-10 November in Shanghai. The CIIE, now in its...

The Learning Resource: The Professional Caregiver

Take your passion for people to the next level with a rewarding career as a Professional Caregiver. The role of professional caregiver has been listed as one of the most in demand in South Africa today. It is a rewarding, challenging and immensely important job that...

Security Terminology Demystified: Spam

Is it a tin of unidentifiable meat that was once a staple of the 1970s diet or is it the security threat that everyone forgets? Spam, both the extremely concerning meat product in a tin and the email security threat, is the scourge of humans around the world. It’s the...

Tips and tricks to control your time with an Android device

Want more time? Want less drama? Wish you could just lie down and have a nap? Problem solved ... Is your to do list longer than the hours you have to finish everything? Do you wish you lived on Venus with its 5,832-hour (116 Earth days and 18 hours) day? You are not...

React Native Developer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives, and...

Software Developer (Node.js) (JHB/CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in safety-focused software solutions is seeking a Software Developer with experience in node.js and react to join their growing engineering team. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative digital products that improve industrial...

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in defense and security solutions is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance software solutions tailored to complex client requirements. This role involves close collaboration with...

Network Security Engineer

Secure Your Future as a Senior Network Security Engineer in Woodmead! Are you a seasoned Network Security Engineer ready to lead and innovate? Join our dynamic team in Woodmead, Gauteng! About Us: Ai Recruiters is a leading recruitment firm dedicated to connecting top...

Senior Desktop Support Technician – Limpopo Polokwane

Our client is looking for a Senior Desktop Support Technician to join their team in Polokwane. Key Responsibilities:Install and configure PCs and software components for optimal usability.Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.Repair or replace damaged...

Project Manager – Western Cape Century City

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R370,000 per annum Benefits: 19 days annual leave + R1,500 medical allowance Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday in-office, remote work on FridaysStart Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking a highly...

Technical Business Analyst

The Business Data Analyst will be responsible for establishing a structured and rigorous approach to data collection, documentation and logical modelling within the Operational Data Platform (ODP). The focus will be on capturing and validating data sources, defining...

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