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...

GenAI forces businesses to reassess IT infrastructure

The scale and complexity of generative AI (GenAI) is driving tech leaders to reassess their current technology infrastructure, according to a new study from the IBM Institute for Business Value. The global study of 2 500 C-level technology executives (tech CxOs) from...

Scientists call for global AI action to avert catastrophe

Leading global AI scientists and policy expert have called for policies to ensure global AI safety. During the third International Dialogue on AI Safety (IDAIS-Venice) computer scientists including Turing Award winners Yoshua Bengio, Andrew Yao, and Geoffrey Hinton...

Yes, admins are now responsible for WhatsApp group content

A change in WhatsApp features for group admins has effectively made admins responsible for any questionable or illegal messages posted in their groups. This is according to Mercia Fynn, director and head of commercial department at Kisch IP, who says the change, which...

African youth admire creatives, but won’t spend on their work

Africa’s youth love local films and admire creatives, but they don’t read books by African authors for pleasure or spend on creative products, according to the newly-launched report, “Africa's Soft Power: Can Africa’s creativity transform the continent?” by Africa No...

Meerkat observes how galaxies replenish fuel reserves to form stars

A global team of astronomers have measured the fuel required for star formation in galaxies as they were 4-billion years ago. Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, the researchers observed neutral hydrogen gas – the most abundant element in the universe and the material...

Inability to use data effectively stifles innovation

Almost three out of four companies (705) find it difficult to unlock the potential of their data, which directly affects the ability to innovate. This is among the findings of new research by VMware and Professor Feng Li that polled 100 executives at Forbes Top 2000...

Half of digital labour platform workers have safety fears

Digital labour platform workers are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, putting additional pressure on them to accept work that carries a high risk of exposure to criminal activity. The fourth Fairwork report for South Africa, released on 8 September...

WLAN momentum continues with 20% growth

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market continued its strong growth in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), increasing 20,4% year over year to $2,1-billion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

The Grandparent Scam racks up successes

The grandparent scam. Phishing. Online fraud. Financial exploitation. These are just some of the attacks that are directed at older people, and that are proving to be unpleasantly successful. A team of researchers at the University of Southern California found that...

Applications open for online BRICS hackathon

The BRICS Business Council is looking for South Africa's best future forward digital skills to represent the country in an online multi-day competition or hackathon. Candidates aged between 16 and 35 and skilled in either robotic process automation, mobile app...

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Gemalto module makes LTE more efficient

Gemalto is launching the industry's first LTE Category 1 (Cat 1) wireless module to make 4G LTE connectivity more efficient. Specifically designed for machine-to-machine (M2M) and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications, the new Cinterion M2M module meets the...

How to keep your children safe online

Very few parents use parental controls on Internet-enabled devices bought for their children, leaving youngsters potentially exposed to online threats. Most parents feel it is suitable for children to use the internet either somewhat supervised or totally...

The brave new world of VoIP

Enterprise telephony market research reveals that Internet Protocol-enabled PBXs are now out-selling analogue PBXs by a factor of five to one.

The nine top trends in CEM today

Customer experience management that genuinely enhances customer "stickiness" depends on new strategies and now mindsets, says Frost & Sullivan. Speaking at the recent Interactive Intelligence Customer Experience Executive Forum in Johannesburg and Durban, Gareth...

A new dawn for Business Connexion Group

24 August 2015 marked a historic day in the history of Business Connexion Group and in particular for Isaac Mophatlane, Group CEO, as the company delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, following the successful acquisition by Telkom and after trading for over...

SDDC the foundation for hybrid cloud

Research indicates the software-defined data centre is going mainstream, as customers move from virtualising compute resources to implementing storage and network virtualisation. A new report by Research and Markets notes that the software-defined data centre market...

VMware extends unified hybrid cloud platform

VMware has announced new innovations for the company's unified hybrid cloud platform. These new public cloud services and software-defined solutions will enable customers to build applications faster, improve IT security, rapidly recover from disasters and drive...

Dermalog wins African biometrics prize

The consulting company Frost & Sullivan has awarded Germany's largest biometrics manufacturer Dermalog and its customised solutions and products for Africa with the "2015 African Biometrics Company of the Year Award". Dermalog is particularly successful with a...

DEHN Africa opens new training academy

The DEHN Academy has been opened in South Africa, offering workshops, trainings, seminars on surge protection and lightning protection, covering the basics of lightning, surges, risk analysis, and the design of lightning and surge protection applications in different...

OpenWeb boasts lowest prices for gamers

Specifically designed for gaming enthusiasts and home Internet users, OpenWeb has launched its Home Uncapped PLUS ADSL. The package is a shaped ADSL package designed to deliver a perfect experience for home users and gamers and boasts one of the lowest prices in the...

Devops Consultant – Gauteng Pretoria

Hire Resolve is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a DevOps Consultant to join our client's dynamic software company team. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing the day-to-day challenges and ensuring the continuous operation of critical...

BI Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented data analytics expert with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for visualizing and interpreting performance metrics? If so, we have an exciting...

Backend Developer – Remote Remote

Backend Development - Cape Town Ready to take your Backend Development skills to the next level? Join our clients innovative team in beautiful Cape Town, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their cutting-edge projects. If you're passionate about...

Senior Data Engineer

The purpose of the Senior Data Engineer for Insights and Reporting role is to design and implement data models and architectures that enable business stakeholders to gain insights from large-scale datasets. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams...

Integration Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A solutions-driven Integration Developer is sought by a global provider of cutting-edge Data-centric Solutions to create robust and scalable integration solutions using Azure technologies, including Function Apps, Logic Apps, and the iPaaS layer, to...

Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer – Cape TownCompany will pay for re-locationDesign, Develop and Implement Cloud-based Applications and Services leveraging Docker, AWS, Terraform, and EKS.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Architects, DevOps Engineers and Product...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Randburg

The purpose of the Senior Data Engineer for Insights and Reporting role is to design and implement data models and architectures that enable business stakeholders to gain insights from large-scale datasets. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams...

Integration Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A solutions-driven Integration Developer is sought by a global provider of cutting-edge Data-centric Solutions to create robust and scalable integration solutions using Azure technologies, including Function Apps, Logic Apps, and the iPaaS layer, to...

Senior Cloud Engineer – Remote Remote

Senior Cloud Engineer – Cape TownCompany will pay for re-locationDesign, Develop and Implement Cloud-based Applications and Services leveraging Docker, AWS, Terraform, and EKS.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Architects, DevOps Engineers and Product...

Technical Support Agent

ENVIRONMENT:An internet provider in Pretoria is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Tier 2 Technical Support Agent. This role involves supporting the Technical Support Manager by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and expertise to...

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