ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Network security hardware stabilises in 3Q 2024

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, the global network security market eclipsed $6-billion in 3Q 2024, growing 8%...

Emerging trends we can expect to see in 2025

Rapid technological innovation, shifting societal priorities, and a heightened focus on sustainability from businesses across all sectors are shaping the global landscape as we rapidly approach 2025. Some key trends that have become apparent include the rise of AI,...

Crypto adoption surges in Japan, Russia and Brazil

While last year is viewed as a devastating year for cryptocurrencies, global adoption still grew - with some countries seeing many more users than others. According to data from BitcoinCasinos.com, Japan, Russia, and Brazil saw the biggest crypto adoption growth in...

Smart warnings could protect against flooding

According to a new international study, engaging communities in developing a realtime early-warning system could help to reduce the often devastating impact of flooding on people and property - particularly in mountainous regions where extreme water events are...

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore has passed away at the age of 94. Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation report that he died peacefully on Friday, 24 March 2023, surrounded by family at his home in Hawaii. Moore and his longtime colleague Robert Noyce founded...

Smartwatches spur strong regional growth for wearables

The Middle East and Africa wearables market experienced strong annual growth in both unit and value terms for the whole of 2022, according to newly-published insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The latest edition of the firm's Worldwide Quarterly...

New phishing method drives 40 000 new attacks

An evolution in phishing attacks now leverages popular businesses and services to infiltrate people's inboxes. Named "Phishing Scams 3.0", this method involves attackers using actual legitimate services to execute their attack, according to Check Point Software...

SA consumers use digital-only money transfers, but want choice

Two in three (64%) consumers in South Africa prefer using digital-only platforms when transferring money internationally, according to Western Union's inaugural Global Money Transfer Index. But looking to the future, being able to choose between digital and in-person...

Cloud diversity adds data management complexity

IT infrastructure is increasingly diverse, with organisations challenged with integrating data management and control. This is according to Nutanix's fifth Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures enterprise progress with cloud adoption....

Waning consumer confidence drives renewed rental opportunities

The national vacancy rate - the number of residential rental properties standing vacant - increased from a low of 6,92% in the third quarter of 2022 to 8,13% in the fourth quarter, according to the TPN Vacancy Survey for the fourth quarter of 2022. The survey...

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New HP PageWide Pro from DCC

Official HP distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has released the new HP PageWide Pro477dw MFP to the South African channel. The PageWide Pro477dw is a cost-effective, multi-function device that provides print speeds of up to 55 ppm (pages per minutes) coupled...

What’s the right price for a second-hand car?

How do you know if you are getting a fair price when selling a second hand car? Should you be aiming for book value, market value or trade-in price from a dealer? And what do those terms mean anyway? With more and more people downgrading their vehicles due to tough...

BT deploys digital store pilot for Thomas Pink

BT has announced that leading shirt-maker and luxury clothing retailer Thomas Pink has deployed the Acuitas Digital Internet of Things (IoT) platform, which helps retailers to digitise the physical store, at its Wall Street New York City store. Thomas Pink installed...

Email or SMS invoices let clients pay online

Small business owners that don't sell their goods or services online can now offer an online payment option to make payments much easier for their clients. In the small business environment, cash is not king - it can be a security or a business risk. This is why...

Digitalising? Think mobile, content and customer

There is no doubt that digitalisation is the main driver behind business across the majority of industries, and as businesses enforce their strategies, they need to keep customer experience, content, mobility and security front of mind. Kevin Hall, national sales...

Why life cover is key for the self-employed

Self-employed individuals who have taken a brave decision to leave their jobs and start a business should avoid mistakenly overlooking the financial benefits of having adequate life insurance. "Not having adequate life cover when self-employed can result in your...

Cloud contact centres offer modular functionality

Technology underpins much of the functionality of any contact centre, from multi-channel communication methods and web-chat routing, to automated outbound dialling and interactive voice response, writes Andre Deetlefs, executive for lines of business at Jasco...

TFG adds online delivery option

TFG (The Foschini Group) are pushing online delivery boundaries by introducing Deliver 2 Me - a convenient delivery solution which uses geo-location services (already used in apps like Uber) to avoid the need for specific street delivery addresses. The service was...

Digital signage ‘must haves’ for 2017

As important as the placement of screens and creation of dynamic content are in the effectiveness and success of in-store digital signage, technology is still the main driver in this industry. According to Chris Day, MD of digital signage solutions company Moving...

Gemalto launches LTE Cat M1 wireless module

Gemalto is launching an LTE Cat. M1 wireless module for IoT solutions. The new Cinterion LTE Cat. M1 solution takes network efficiency and simplicity to new heights, delivering LTE for Machine-Type-Communication (MTC) and improved power savings that enables battery...

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Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their growing team in Stellenbosch.Responsibilities include:Manage and automate the deployment, monitoring and maintenance of development and...

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