Crypto pump-and-dump scams soar
Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and public awareness, scam tokens continue to flood blockchains like Ethereum, BSC, and Base - tricking investors with hype, then suddenly dropping in value and causing significant losses. And the high number of scam tokens shows...
DeepSneak deception: malware poses as AI assistant
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs. The previously unknown malware is delivered via a phishing site...
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...
Intel Gaudi, Xeon and AI PC accelerate Meta Llama 3 GenAI workloads
Meta has launched Meta Llama 3, its next-generation large language model (LLM). Effective on launch day, Intel has validated its AI product portfolio for the first Llama 3 8B and 70B models across Intel Gaudi accelerators, Intel Xeon processors, Intel Core Ultra...
Top government technology trends for 2024
Gartner has identified the top five government technology trends for 2024 that can guide public sector leaders to deliver better, faster, and increasengly more cost-effective citizen services. "Escalating global turmoil, continual cyberthreats and the adoption of AI...
SA young scientists showcase pioneering research
Research projects by South African young scientists that aim to address the country's energy crisis, and determine the extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) can be ethically monitored, amongst others, will be showcased at this year's International Science...
New DuneQuixote cyberespionage targets government entities
Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing malicious campaign initially targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East. Further investigation uncovered more than 30 malware dropper samples actively employed in this campaign, allegedly expanding the...
Formal approval could see crypto soar in SA
Cryptocurrencies currently form a small portion of total investment capital in South Africa managed by fund managers, wealth managers, and financial advisors. However, the recent approval by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of several financial service...
AI sets next wave of insurance disruption in motion
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been instrumental in shaping the insurance industry for the past few years and insurance providers have integrated AI models with established methodologies from the actuarial sciences to enhance risk analysis and streamline claim...
Managed services deals tipped to increase in 2024
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contract Database, about 1 800 managed services deals were signed in 2023 worth more than $100-billion in contract value. Although the total number of deals declined compared to 2022, the average deal size...
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Even though cyber security is a mission-critical part of ensuring business success in today's digital environment, not many local companies are prioritising this. According to Zaheer Ebrahim - Presales Engineer at Trend Micro, more must be done to ensure systems are...
Coindirect raises SA trading limit
Coindirect has announced an increase to the trading limits for verified South African traders. The new limit, set at R1-million for fixed quote purchases, comes hot on the heels of the launch of its brokerage style platform, announced on 26 September. The OTC...
Protect yourself against cyberattacks
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Africa still ripe for investment
Even though economic growth is slowing globally, technology innovation is unlocking unparalleled opportunities for countries all over the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa where developing economies are in a prime position to harness the potential of...
Dell debuts modular zero-footprint PC
Dell Technologies has announced the new OptiPlex 7070 Ultra, an innovative desktop that stores its small and powerful technology vertically inside a thin and light display stand. With a flexible, zero-footprint desktop design, the OptiPlex 7070 Ultra is space-saving...
Private sector steps up the fight against AIDS, TB, malaria
At the opening of the Sixth Replenishment conference, the Global Fund announced a range of private sector partners that will spur innovation to accelerate the end to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, the world's deadliest infectious diseases. Nine private sector...
HPE, Nutanix announce GreenLake and ProLiant DX Solutions
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Nutanix have announced the general availability of HPE's integrated hybrid cloud as a service (aaS) offering, HPE GreenLake for Nutanix, and the HPE ProLiant DX solution. The news delivers on the partnership announced between the...
Insurers need contextualised marketing
Thanks to digitalisation and the effective analysis of data, marketing continues to become more personalised and contextual. In fact, digital technologies enable companies to provide customers with relevant and quality experiences reflective of today's real-time...
BT sparks network transformation for Rexel
BT has successfully completed the implementation of a new software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) for Rexel, a distributor of electrical products, connecting more than 50 sites throughout Germany. The agreement for provision and management of the network is the...
PayGate, Retail Capital join forces on short-term finance offering
Local payment service provider PayGate has partnered with Retail Capital to provide businesses with short-term working capital. The co-created Easy Advance product will allow merchants to gear up to take advantage of the approaching Black Friday and Festive Season...
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