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Microsoft still top brand for phishing
In the fourth quarter, Microsoft retained its position as the most imitated brand, accounting for 32% of all brand phishing attempts, according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2024 from Check Point Research (CPR). Apple held on to the second position with...
These were the major initial vectors of ransomware attacks in 2022
A new Kaspersky report has showed that the majority of ransomware attacks in 2022 started with exploitation of public-facing applications, data from compromised user accounts and malicious emails. According to the IT Security Economics report, more than 40% of...
New Tatooine-like multi-planetary system identified
An international team of astronomers has announced the second-ever discovery of a multiplanetary circumbinary system. Circumbinary systems contain planets that orbit around two stars in the centre instead of just one, like in our Solar System. Circumbinary planets...
Telkom results a mixed bag
Loadshedding, constrained consumer spending and dynamic competition, against the backdrop of a sluggish economy with persistent inflationary pressures, have weighed on Telkom's annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023. As it transitions to next-generation...
ESG an emerging focus for human resources
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Malware takes innovation to the cloud
Check Point Software Technologies researchers have reported on a new version of shellcode-based downloader GuLoader, which was the fourth most prevalent malware last month, according to the company's Global Threat Index for May 2023. With fully encrypted payloads and...
IBM cements machine learning dominance
IBM has created more than 6 000 machine learning (ML) patent applications in the last five years, propelling it to the forefront of this transformative technology. According to a BanklessTimes.com report, Microsoft has had around 2 500 patent applications, while...
Convergence Partners Investments rebrands, appoints new CEO
Convergence Partners Investments, the deep tech investor started by Andile Ngcaba in 2003, has rebranded to Solcon Capital. Under the new brand, Solcon will focus on international deep tech investments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language...
Generative AI could expand by 10-times by 2028
The popularity of ChatGPT has spawned an array of startups and kicked off a race by major technology providers to compete for mindshare. Revenues of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology offerings are forecast to reach $3,7-billion in 2023 and expand to...
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The financial services industry is under increased threat from cybercriminals who use ingenious methods to attack institutions and consumers. Cybercriminals are employing ever more sophisticated means to intercept online transactions and commit fraud. Banks, financial...
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Kaspersky launches Free IoT device scanner
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VMware helps to modernise the data centre
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Veeam Availability Suite for VMware Cloud on AWS
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Hitachi enhances unified compute platform offerings
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IoT.nxt attains Microsoft Gold partner status
South African innovators in Internet of Things technology, IoT.nxt, achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status for data platform this month, less than a year since the company was recognised as a Silver Partner last year. The company joins 68 other Gold Partners for data...
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