Kaspersky discovers DinodasRAT Linux implant
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Linux-targeted DinodasRAT backdoor variant, actively compromising organisations in China, Taiwan, Turkiye, and Uzbekistan since at least October 2023. This variant allows cybercriminals to covertly monitor and control compromised systems,...
Crypto heists surge in 2024
Last year, crypto scammers and hackers stole $1,75-billion worth of cryptos in 283 crypto heists - the highest number of heists the market has ever seen - and, unfortunately, 2024 is heading in the same direction. According to the latest data from AltIndex.com, crypto...
Intel unveils the fastest desktop processor yet
Intel has announced full details and availability for the new 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS, the world's fastest desktop processor. The new chip It delivers up to 5,5 GHz max turbo frequency, in spec with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost and features Intel Adaptive Boost...
Obituary: Denis Smit
Denis Smit, a director of BMI-T and well-known doyen of the IT industry, died yesterday (29 March 2022). Smit was one of the original members of research company BMITechKnowledge, known today as BMIT. BMI was founded in the late 1970s, with BMITechKnowledge Group...
Analogue switch-off deferred to 30 June
The date for television's analogue switch-off date has been deferred from 31 March to 20 June by the High Court. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, minister of communications and digital technologies, has urged e-TV - which brought the challenge to the switch-off - to desist from...
South Africans switch on to digital payments
A massive 90% of South African respondents to a Kaspersky Digital Payment survey reported an increase in their use of e-wallet and mobile banking in 2021. Covid-19 was one of the main factors for that. In particular, online payment services helped 56% of the...
Unemployment reaches record 35,3%
The official unemployment rate for the fourth quarter of 2021 was 35,3%, according to Stats SA's Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). The number of employed persons increased by 262 000 to 14,5-million, while the number of unemployed persons also increased by 278 000...
Africa’s biggest NFT collection goes live
Operated by a group of crypto natives and art lovers at global crypto asset manager Invictus Capital, the Invictus NFT Lab's first project aims to demonstrate the potential for blockchain technology to bring tangible benefits to the real world -- while remaining...
HSBC, IBM aim to accelerate quantum computing readiness
HSBC and IBM will work together on exploring applications for quantum computing in financial services. The new three-year collaboration is designed to bolster HSBC's expertise in quantum computing and ensure its organisational readiness to take full advantage of the...
Employers urged to use government’s ESSA for recruitment
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Boitumelo Moloi is encouraging employers to use the Department's Employment Services of South Africa system (ESSA) to recruit workers. Moloi, speaking at a Department of Employment and Labour's advocacy session with stakeholders,...
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BT accelerates start-up innovation
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Who are the modern job creators?
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MOBOfree launches ID Verification program
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Are touchscreens on the way out?
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Telkom Foundation aids job seeking training
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ZipZap, Microsoft partner on mPOS
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Netshield launches new Ethernet products
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