SA organisations see a rise in malicious insider threats
Mimecast’s ninth annual State of Human Risk Report reveals that 46% of SA organisations reported an increase in malicious insider incidents over the past year – matching the 46% of local organisations reporting a rise in negligent incidents for the first time. This...
Threat actors ramp up sophistication of DDoS attacks
Sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets and compromised IoT infrastructure drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – in the second half of 2025. According to NetScout Systems’ 2025...
AI set to dominate in 2026
Across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (CEEMETA) region, the pace of AI adoption has moved from steady to rapid. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies What felt ambitious just a year ago is now baseline....
External enterprise storage grows 2,1%
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, the external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market grew 2,1% year-over-year (YoY) in the third quarter of 2025 reaching $8-billion in vendor revenue....
Scammers are phishing for Stranger Things fans
As the anticipated final season of Stranger Things begins streaming, Kaspersky cybersecurity experts are alerting fans to a wave of scams designed to exploit their excitement. Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free...
Business travel’s hot list for 2026
Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes and - most recently - an unexpected Airbus software update which grounded more than 6 000 flights worldwide. On a positive note, business travel is showing strong...
Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models
Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...
Seasonal attacks define trends for Q1
Each year, South Africa experiences a rise in cybercrime during the festive season. By Ameera Cassoojee, cybersecurity sales specialist at Cisco South Africa Although most public warnings focus on consumers, the underlying tactics are the same ones that drive many of...
Private equity focuses on cybersecurity, AI risks
Venture capital and mid-market private equity firms are focusing on the growing regulatory challenges from cybersecurity and AI, according to new research for global asset service provider Ocorian. Around three out of four (75%) believe cybersecurity compliance issues...
AI finds a place in every aspect of SA users’ lives
Recent global research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has emerged as a multifaceted digital companion capable of...
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Hiding in plain sight: The stealthy attack chain of PDF files
Over 400-billion PDFs were opened last year, and 16-billion documents were edited in Adobe Acrobat. Over 87% of organisations use PDFs as a standard file format for business communication, making them ideal vehicles for attackers to hide malicious code. Cybercriminals...
ERP owners turn payroll, HR into data-driven value creators
Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax...
The DeepSeek effect: navigating AI’s new frontier
DeepSeek has emerged as a game-changer in artificial intelligence (AI), offering a robust platform redefining how businesses approach AI integration. By Harshwardhan Dixit, group product manager at In2IT Technologies. Founded in 2023, this AI solution has drawn...
Acer Africa offers ‘Eggstra Protection’
Acer Africa is excited to announce the launch of its "Eggstra Protection" campaign for South African customers From yesterday (8 April 2025) and running until 30 April 2025, Acer is providing a three-year extended warranty on selected laptops for just R199. "We...
Partnerships unlock capital for African agriculture
Africa's agricultural sector is the beating heart of countless economies across the continent. It's a lifeblood, a source of income for millions, and a vital contributor to GDP. By Jérôme van Innis, co-founder of Pumpkn.io Yet, despite its immense potential,...
Unlocking the ultimate customer service secret
My family and I regularly visit a restaurant where we are served by the same waiter. After a few visits, he noticed that two of us are left-handed and started putting our coffee cups down so that the handles are easily accessible for us. Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria...
The innovation illusion: are we truly driving change or just keeping up?
The term 'innovation' is frequently touted as the hallmark of success, writes Alex Russell, regional manager: SADC at Nutanix. Companies worldwide aspire to be seen as innovators, driving transformative changes that set them apart from competitors. However, a critical...
How deepfakes and disinformation threaten business
Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...
Politically exposed clients the minefield Zondo flagged before the FATF
Accountable institutions face crippling penalties if their KYC screening fails to flag a client as a politically exposed person (PEP). As the nation fights to escape its greylisting, technology can identify PEPs without hoping they’ll be kindly forthcoming in...
Senior leaders must be on board to drive a successful ESOP
Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) are a powerful way for businesses to engage staff, boost retention, and meet black economic empowerment (BEE) objectives. By Shaun Smit and Bruce Hunt, directors of Transcend Capital Achieving ESOP success needs the full...
AI Development Specialist (Azure) – Gauteng Edenburg
Role Purpose Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery-from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions...
Intermediate Data Engineer – Hybrid – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga Ridge
An innovative and rapidly expanding Tech company is inviting applications from qualified Data Engineer candidatesto take up a permanent role at our Umhlanga based Company.About The Virtual AgentThe Virtual Agent (TVA) is a fast-growing PropTech company transforming...
Backend Software Engineer
An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain backend systems that power data-driven agricultural solutions. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for development and an interest in nature and the...
Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...
Backend Software Engineer – Western Cape Winelands
An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain backend systems that power data-driven agricultural solutions. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for development and an interest in nature and the...
Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...
Integration Architect: Admin Applications
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The Integration Architect: Administrative Applications is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure integration solutions across all non-clinical systems within the company. This includes administrative, bespoke,...
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Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system /...
Integration Architect: Admin Applications – Western Cape Cape Town
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Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0867 – Gauteng Pretoria
Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system /...
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