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...

30% CAGR expected for European AI spend

According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide, European spending in artificial intelligence will reach $144,6-billion in 2028, based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30,3% over the...

AI-driven personalisation will make workplace apps adaptive

By 2028, more than 20% of digital workplace applications will use AI-driven personalization algorithms to generate adaptive experiences for the worker, according to Gartner. Digital workers satisfied with work applications are nearly three times more likely to report...

Cost of a data breach hits an all-time high

Despite considerable investments in security technology, data breaches continue affecting companies across the globe and causing them more financial damage than ever. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the average data breach cost has jumped by nearly $600...

Consumers want their data to be treated with more care

Consumers reveal how they expect their personal data to be shared and secured - and companies should take note that they want a more trustworthy digital experiences. An Axway survey found that, while more than 60% of Americans feel open banking is positive and 62%...

2024 security trends focus on GenAI, CISO role

The top cybersecurity trends set to shape global enterprise in 2024 include generative AI (GenAI), boardroom discussion, sovereign cloud, vendor strategy, and insights on hiring. This is according to Margareta Petrovic, global managing partner: risk and cybersecurity...

President Ntuli confirmed as MD of HPE SA

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today confirmed that President Ntuli has been appointed to the role of board member and MD for South Africa with immediate effect. The previous MD, Sandile Dube, has left the company to join Equinix as the MD for South Africa. Ntuli...

How El Niño is shaping up

Not all El Niño events are created equal - their impacts vary widely, and satellites like the US-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich help anticipate those impacts on a global scale by tracking changes in sea surface height in the Pacific Ocean. Water expands as it...

Sandile Dube is new Equinix MD in SA

Sandile Dube has been appointed as MD: South Africa of digital infrastructure company Equinix, which is currently building a $160-million data centre in Johannesburg. One of Dube's key roles will be to work closely with both local businesses and multinational...

Malware ‘meal kits’ help attackers steal businesses’ lunch

Thriving cybercriminal marketplaces are offering low-level attackers the tools needed to bypass detection and infect users, according to HP Inc's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. Based on data from millions of endpoints running HP Wolf Security, key...

Attacks on web applications spike

There was a notable increase in threats to web applications, accounting for 30% of the engagements Cisco Talos Incident Response (Talos IR) responded to in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 8% the previous quarter. Exploitation of public-facing applications was...

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Samsung and Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday

Mickey Mouse is celebrating his 90th anniversary this year. With his universal appeal and ability to emotionally connect with generations all over the world, no other character quite occupies a similar space in the hearts and minds of a global fan base. To commemorate...

VoIP buying guide for small businesses

Voice over IP (VoIP) is paving the way for growth and innovation - will you follow suit or fall behind? By Michael Colin, head of sales at BitCo In a landscape of digitally-driven transformation, more and more forward-thinking organisations are turning to modern...

IoT is key to a more sustainable future

The Internet of Things (IoT) is already causing waves across both the consumer and business landscapes, with IDC projecting worldwide spending to reach $772,5-billion in 2018 - an increase of 14,6% over the $674-billion that spent in 2017. Ronald Ravel, director B2B...

Mastercard, EasyPay take the friction out of payments

South Africans can now buy prepaid utility services or pay their accounts from approximately 600 bill issuers with the new EasyPay Mobile app using Masterpass, the global digital payment service from Mastercard. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in...

Scan, monitor and check mobile subscriptions

Regularly scan your messaging inbox for messages saying you are subscribed to mobile services, monitor your contract cellphone statements or prepaid airtime balance, and proactively check your mobile subscription status with your cellular network. Do these three...

Prevention is always better than cure

Every data breach that rocks the headlines seems to get worse. The fines get bigger, the damage to reputation more severe. More than one share price has plummeted in the aftermath of a data breach. Should a data breach occur, there are multiple issues a business has...

Lenovo, Mark III demo AI in manufacturing

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved out of the realm of scary sci-fi movies and into our homes and offices. It has implications for every industry, and smart organizations are realizing that AI will soon need to be an integral part of their business if they are...

Time to spring clean your business’ IT network

With the carefree promise of spring, many of us are turning our attention towards cleaning out those overfull wardrobes and cluttered rooms. By Colin Thornton, MD of Turrito Networks and Dial a Nerd While this is all well and good, the place that probably requires our...

Prepare for cloud evolution: get yourself AWS certified

It's reasonably safe to say that cloud technology is creeping into almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives.  From virtual IT to network storage and wearable devices that track your every heartbeat, the cloud is hovering closer over us all. It's a...

Red Hat debuts infrastructure migration

Red Hat is introducing an offering to help provide an open pathway to digital transformation. Designed to help enterprises cut costs and speed innovation through cloud-native and container-based technologies, Red Hat infrastructure migration solution enables...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Our client who provides products and services throughout the direct marketing value chain is currently looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing software programs that provide an...

Project Manager

Job Requirements:- Matric- Tertiary Qualification in Project Management- Valid driver's license & vehicle- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Project Management- Experience in training and development industry advantageous Job Responsibilities:- Ensure project...

Data Analyst

DATA ANALYSTA Financial Institute in Gauteng has a contract vacancy for a DATA Analyst.PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLY IF YOU QUALIFY IN FULL. NO CV WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and/ or;Advanced computer...

Junior to Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is an acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management. They...

Project Manager – Gauteng Parktown

Job Requirements:- Matric- Tertiary Qualification in Project Management- Valid driver's license & vehicle- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Project Management- Experience in training and development industry advantageous Job Responsibilities:- Ensure project...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

DATA ANALYSTA Financial Institute in Gauteng has a contract vacancy for a DATA Analyst.PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLY IF YOU QUALIFY IN FULL. NO CV WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and/ or;Advanced computer...

Scrum Master

SCRUM MASTERA large Financial Institute in Gauteng has a vacancy for a SCRUM MASTER on a contract basis.The scrum master serves to facilitate scrum to the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. He or she is committed to the scrum methodology, agile...

Database Administrator

We are looking for a Database Administrator based in Cape Town. This full-time, on-site role will involve overseeing database administration, troubleshooting, to support the company's operations.Key Responsibilities:Database Administration:Manage database tasks such...

Senior Network Engineer (Aruba/Juniper/Cisco)

Are you a master of networking technologies like Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco?We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to lead the charge in designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance network solutions. In this role, you'll harness your expertise across...

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