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New crypto-stealing Trojan found in AppStore and Google Play
Kaspersky Threat Research expertise centre has discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in AppStore and Google Play since at least March 2024. This is the first known instance of optical recognition-based malware appearing in AppStore. SparkCat uses...
Challenging economy hits richest and poorest the hardest
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CIOs plan to grow their IT teams in 2023
A massive 81% of large enterprise (LE) CIOs plan to increase their IT headcount in 2023, according to a recent survey by Gartner. Only 14% expect their IT staff to decrease, and 5% expect their headcount to remain the same. "Attracting and retaining technology talent...
Generative AI, ESG to reshape big data and analytics
Emerging agendas that revolve around generative AI and environmental social and corporate governance (ESG) is expected to transform data utilisation approaches in the coming years. This is among the findings from the semiannual Big Data and Analytics Software Tracker...
WEF believes AI could revolutionise global healthcare
A new World Economic Forum report highlights the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and the importance of public-private collaboration in driving its global adoption. Scaling Smart Solutions with AI in Health: Unlocking Impact on...
African skills need to be used more effectively
According to the World Bank, Africa's working age population is expected to grow by 450-million people, or close to 70% by 2035. However, central to this conversation is whether this workforce is ready for business reinvention and the changes accompanying this...
Rise in phishing and smishing attempts
FNB has issued a warning to consumers about an increase in phishing and smishing attempts on unwary customers. Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which people are duped into providing sensitive information such as login credentials, passwords, PINs, card details, or...
ChatGPT could be seen as a reliable financial advisor
There is a move towards AI being seen as a trusted advisor, according to a new study of UK investors. The Investor Index has also identified that the cost of living crisis is having an impact, and has seen a move away from ethical investing. Now in its fourth year,...
Foreign employers in the SARS crosshairs
If National Treasury has its way, foreign companies hiring South Africans as remote workers may soon find themselves in a legislative compliance pickle with SARS, which could see them become bogged down in red tape that negatively impacts their business operations....
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Econz Wireless signs partner agreement with NeTrec
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The rise of biometrics in business
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Digital transformation in the future of insurance
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Africa needs data centres fast
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How flexible is flexible working in Europe?
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The second scramble for Africa
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Carpooling helps to get cities moving
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DVT presents value-based Agile solutions delivery course
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How do employees want to work?
Lauren Timmer-Somer, head of Marketing and Technology Services at Ricoh SA, outlines nine ways that employees want companies to beat the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.First there was water and steam. Then there was electricity. The Third Industrial...
Consolidation on the cards for Ghanaian ICT
While the Ghanaian ICT market is more mature in comparison to other West African countries, quality of service (QoS) remains a challenge, with telcos and internet service providers (ISPs) struggling to offer seamless connectivity of voice and data services. According...
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