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...

Paratus opens Botswana to Zambia fibre route

Paratus Botswana has commenced work on lighting a new fibre route, the SADC Highway, that will connect Gaborone in Botswana, through Zimbabwe, to Livingstone in Zambia. The first section in Botswana, which is from Gaborone to Plumtree, spans approximately 500km and is...

Africa to benefit from Smart LEO networks

Q-KON is extending its collaboration with Eutelsat OneWeb to develop end-user portfolio service sets engineered to meet the needs of niche market sectors in sub-Saharan Africa. Recognising the challenges inherent in the African connectivity landscape, Q-KON is working...

Most people care about protecting their gadgets

A new Kaspersky survey exploring the use of smart home devices and attitudes toward their security reveals more than half (68%) of consumers surveyed in South Africa who own this equipment feel responsible for its cybersecurity. Millennials aged 25-34 care most about...

MTN expects to post increased earnings

MTN has issued a trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2022, alerting shareholders to substantial changes from the previous year. The group expects to report an increase in earnings per share (EPS) of between 35% and 45% (or 267 cents to 343 cents). The EPS...

What Spotify playlists tell us about the national mood

For many South Africans, 2023 New Year's resolutions may already be a thing of the past. But new Spotify data shows the prevailing moods of the playlists South Africans are making, revealing a little bit about how 2023 is shaping up so far. Using playlists which have...

Cisco adds inclusivity to skills development

Cisco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) outlining key areas of cooperation for the development of skilled South Africans to participate in the digital economy. Francine Katsoudas,...

Google opens applications for Black Founders Fund

Google has announced that applications for the third cohort of Black Founders Fund for Startup opened in Africa and Euroupe in line with its commitment to digital transformation and support to black-founded startups. This year, Google has committed $4-million to...

WhatsApp the favourite social media platform

While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than 2-billion monthly active users worldwide and ranks high among social media users. According to data presented by...

Bitcoin has facilitated $100trn of value since inception

Research conducted by BitcoinCasinos.com reveals the value of all-time Bitcoin transactions is about $100-trillion. Despite the dismal market performance in 2022, BTC miners kept validating transactions on the blockchain, generating $10-billion in revenue. Edith...

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AEEI acquires majority stake in Puleng Technologies

Recognised as a top performing financial and top BBBEE JSE-listed Company, African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited (AEEI), has acquired a majority shareholding of 57% equity, in ICT company Puleng Technologies. The acquisition of Puleng, meaning 'Rain' or 'Good...

Why flash is poised to take over primary storage

Flash is now the only realistic choice for primary storage with the performance and bottom line benefits it brings. The historic concerns over cost and stability are now a thing of the past, meaning all-flash arrays are well on their way to becoming the dominant force...

Is job sharing the answer to work-life balance?

With the rapid onset of technology speeding our lives up considerably, the modern workplace is becoming more and more demanding. With the reality of long hours and increased performance expectations becoming the "new normal", employees are often left with no choice...

IFS unveils IoT solution

IFS has launched IFS IoT Business Connector, a new product that shortens the time from ideas to tangible benefits for customers' IoT initiatives by providing an end-to-end architecture and the ability to turn IoT discoveries into actions. The product was presented at...

Trend Micro debuts XGen endpoint security

Trend Micro Incorporated has announced the availability of XGen endpoint security. This new offering is powered by the XGen blend of cross-generational threat defence techniques that intelligently applies the right technology at the right time, resulting in more...

IFS unveils IoT solution

IFS has launched IFS IoT Business Connector, a new product that shortens the time from ideas to tangible benefits for customers' IoT initiatives by providing an end-to-end architecture and the ability to turn IoT discoveries into actions. The product was presented at...

Digital Attack Map shows global nature of the DDoS threat

Arbor Networks, in conjunction with Jigsaw, an incubator within Alphabet, has announced an enhanced version of the "Digital Attack Map", a live data visualisation of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks around the globe. Jigsaw is focused on addressing online...

5 security trends businesses need to consider

The range of security threats are growing both in size and sophistication, and the chance of businesses being hit by an attack is ever more likely, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. The recent DDoS attack of web hosting company OVH using hacked...

After-action analysis of the Mirai botnet attacks

Last week saw a series of DDoS attacks levelled against the DYN DNS. Allison Nixon, director of security research at Flashpoint, unpacks the event. On October 21, 2016, a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against Dyn DNS impacted the availability...

Don’t neglect workforce management

With South Africa's economy under intense pressure and the fallout of socio-political uncertainty impacting significantly on investment, the business climate is volatile to say the least. However, while most companies are holding back on spending and are looking to...

Backend Developer (Golang Specialist) – Remote Remote

Our Client, a leading Software Development Company, is seeking a talented Backend Developer with a specialisation in Golang to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge Payment Solutions and Blockchain Technology, making a...

Data Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

Fixed-term for 12 months Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly...

Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, Linux)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Developer who thrives under pressure is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning / Estimation...

Reporting Analyst

Our client, a leader in the Telecommunications sector, Durban, is looking to fill the position of Reporting Analyst. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing dashboards and systems for reporting data.Maintaining databases, dashboards, and reporting...

System Administrator

Our client is recruiting for an IT Systems Administrator with technical, hands-on experience. Able to actively engage in and assist with IT projects and Help Desk tickets & efficiently drive progress on tickets, changes, strategic projects, initiatives and key...

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