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...

AMD looks to power the next generation of commercial PCs

AMD has launched its third generation commercial AI mobile processors designed specifically to transform business productivity with Copilot+ features including live captioning and language translation in conference calls, as well as advanced AI image generators. The...

Half of industrial companies suffer monthly network problems

One in three industrial companies encounter regular network problems - with 45% of businesses experiencing them a few times a month - while only 12% of respondents state they face such challenges once a year or less, according to a new Kaspersky report. The report,...

Pace of energy transition helping metals markets

Commodities prices for key metals will be battered by the storms buffeting the global economy through much of 2023, but are well-positioned to rise through the clouds in the longer term as the energy transition continues apace, according to a new S&P Global Market...

Cybercriminals tuning in to streaming services

Kaspersky researchers have discovered cybercriminals are spreading Trojans, gathering victim's personal data, more than twice as often as unwanted software, adware, under the guise of popular streaming services. While downloading malicious programs instead of a...

DPUs drive data centre efficiency

The numbers are in, and they paint a picture of data centres going a deeper shade of green thanks to energy-efficient networks accelerated with data processing units (DPUs). A suite of tests run with help from Ericsson, RedHat and VMware show power reductions up to...

Bitcoin’s trading volume 80 times higher than Apple’s

While bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have had a tough 2022, a new study reveals that Bitcoin's (BTC) current trading volume is over 80 times higher than that of tech giant Apple, despite the fact that Bitcoins market cap is a full six times lower than Apple's. The...

Men more likely to get dating matches if they drink

A study by The Bottle Club has revealed that men are in with a better chance on dating apps if their profiles feature alcohol. Men received 150% more matches with women on Tinder when their profile displayed drinks in their photos, and were deemed more attractive when...

Crypto and NFT users to reach 344m next year

The 2022 crypto price crash has been brutal for most cryptocurrencies wiping billions of dollars off their value, but the number of people using cryptos and NFTs continues to rise. According to data presented by AugustaFreePress.com, the number of crypto and NFT users...

ISO 20022 adoption modernises SA payment ecosystem

South Africa’s financial sector has taken a big step towards modernising the country’s payment ecosystem with the adoption of a new global messaging standard by its domestic real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system, participant banks and other financial market...

Gaming, metaverse drive AR/VR growth

Gaming technology will serve as the biggest driving force for the metaverse's evolution in the near term as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) hardware enables users to engage in virtual worlds in and outside of work. This is according to a new S&P...

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Security, security, security

Jason Dover, director: product line management at KEMP Technologies explores the security imperative for today's complex networks. It is every CISO's worst nightmare - the phone call in the middle of the night to say that a security breach has occurred. For the rest...

Managing risk in the pharmaceutical industry

As part of managing its reputation, an organisation needs to have a continuous process that supports internal changes and decisions and allows it to respond well to external changes - especially those emerging stakeholder concerns that can affect its reputation. In...

New EMC range expands the data lake

EMC has announced the availability of a range of new products that can transform the way organisations store and use data. "We promised them in early 2016, and they're already here: IsilonSD Edge, Isilon OneFS 8.0 and Isilon CloudPools are now available. Together,...

Ricoh wins RobecoSAM Silver Class sustainability rating

RobecoSAM, a Swiss company and one of the world's leaders in socially responsible investment (SRI) assessments, selected Ricoh for its Silver Class sustainability rating. RobecoSAM annually assesses about 3 000 major companies worldwide, based on economy, environment,...

Manufacturing smart machines set to double

The use of smart machines in manufacturing is growing rapidly; by 2018, 50% of the fastest growing companies in the world will have fewer employees than smart machines, according to Gartner. At IFS, we see that there is currently limited application of smart machines,...

Capacity books for SanDisk’s mobile flash

SanDisk has expanded its mobile storage portfolio by upgrading two of its most popular mobile flash drives. The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick is now available in 200Gb capacity, while the SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive 3.0 is now available in 128Gb capacity with faster...

Linksys expands DD-WRT support

Linksys and DD-WRT, a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems, have announced the expansion of DD-WRT support to include the WRT1900AC, WRT1200AC, and recently released WRT1900ACS  Dual-band Gigabit WiFi...

Dot matrix printing: there’s life in the old dog yetW

Who would have thought that dot matrix printers would still be manufactured and find a sizeable niche market in 2015, some 20 years after industry pundits started to predict their imminent demise? Even though inkjets and laser printers hold most of the printer market...

Gemalto streamlines Gabon’s border security

Gemalto has been selected as end-to-end solution provider by Gabon's Department of Homeland Security DGDI to supply and implement a fully integrated border and visa management system. The new scheme will strengthen national security, improve operational efficiency and...

Teleforge bucks the trend despite weak rand

Specialised call centre solutions provider Teleforge Communications has grown its revenue 90% during the last three months, due to the weakening of the rand  - which has been flirting with an exchange rate of R18 to the dollar. According to Andrew van Niekerk, MD of...

Linux Engineer

Our client based in Pretoria is looking for a Linux Engineer to join their team3 MONTHS contract Requirements: Relevant IT Diploma or suitable experience.4 years + Linux Engineer skills and experienceDuties and Responsibilities: Linux Engineering Duties and...

.NET Tech Lead – Gauteng Gauteng

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated .NET Tech Lead to join our team. In this role, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality software solutions...

Operations WMS & Systems Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading South African online retailer is seeking a highly skilled Operations WMS & Systems Manager to join their team in Cape Town. This young, dynamic, and rapidly growing company is looking for intelligent, creative, and diligent individuals with...

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) – Gauteng Gauteng

At iOCO, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a multi-tiered and multi-client environment, with a strong focus on SQL Server...

Linux Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client based in Pretoria is looking for a Linux Engineer to join their team3 MONTHS contract Requirements: Relevant IT Diploma or suitable experience.4 years + Linux Engineer skills and experienceDuties and Responsibilities: Linux Engineering Duties and...

Full Stack PHP Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly talented Full Stack PHP Developer with 5 years' work experience who is able to work remotely is sought by a Durban-based Software Specialist. You will design, code and maintain applications using best practices while contributing to all phases of...

DC Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:A leading South African online retailer is seeking a highly talented DC Analyst to join their team in Cape Town. They are a young, dynamic, and rapidly growing company looking for intelligent, creative, and diligent individuals with integrity. The ideal...

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Intermediate Support Engineer Monthly CTC: R30K - R 45KAs a Support Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing technical support to our customers. You're someone who has worked with databases, built a few Postman collections and done some scripting in Bash,...

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Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Full Stack developer to join their team. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain web applications using VueJs and NodeJs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy new features.Write clean, maintainable,...

Full Stack PHP Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A highly talented Full Stack PHP Developer with 5 years' work experience who is able to work remotely is sought by a Durban-based Software Specialist. You will design, code and maintain applications using best practices while contributing to all phases of...

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