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...

Logitech for Business looks to SA growth

Kathy Gibson reports - Logitech has successfully reinvented itself in the enterprise space with Logitech for Business offering market-leading accessories and video collaboration solutions. Loubna Imenchal, vice-president and head of Logitech for Business: Africa,...

Apple Intelligence comes standard on new iPhones

Apple’s new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, new creative capabilities with pro camera features, graphics for immersive gaming, and more, powered by the A18 Pro chip. With Apple Intelligence, the iPhone includes...

Fraudsters target universities with phishing attacks

Universities are becoming more concerned about their networks' cybersecurity, but cyber-attackers find ways to breach these systems by targeting inattentive students, staff and professors. Kaspersky experts highlight intensified phishing campaigns with fraudsters...

Africa Data Centres expands Samrand facility

Africa Data Centres has broken ground on the expansion of its facility in Samrand, north of Johannesburg, which will increase capacity from 10MW to 40Nm of IT load. "The expansion will happen in multiple phases," says Tesh Durvasula, CEO of Africa Data Centres. "The...

Digital ID verification spend to exceed $20bn by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found spend on digital identity verification checks will reach $20,8-billion globally in 2027; up from $11,6-billion in 2022. It predicts this growth will be driven by both the increasing prevalence of digital services requiring...

Hackers have online gamers in their sights

World Video Game Day celebrates a market that continues to grow in both revenue and participants. Although gaming started as a single-player activity, most now involve multiple players with an online community that is able to talk and interact with each other through...

Swift action needed to curb childhood TB

The African Union and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called for immediate and comprehensive measures to end the significant toll of tuberculosis among children in Africa. The appeal was made jointly with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)...

Cancer incidence forecast for SA set to rise

The incidence of breast, cervical, prostate, lung, haematological and paediatric cancers is on the rise in South Africa and is expected to continue to grow over the next decade. By 2030, a new study by actuaries and public health experts from the University of Cape...

Prioritise sustainability to remain competitive

Businesses in South Africa are fairly familiar with carbon tax by now, and as these taxes increase, it’s becoming more important for industrial operations to find methods of cutting carbon emissions. However, the emerging trend that companies should be taking more...

Global hardcopy peripheral shipments decline

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined 3,9% year over year to 22-million units in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22). Shipment value decreased 5,3% year over year during the quarter to $9,6-billion, according to new data from the International Data...

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Xerox tops MPS report for sixth year

Xerox has again retained the top position in worldwide managed print services (MPS), according to the latest market landscape report by analyst research group Quocirca. The 2015 rankings mark Xerox’s sixth consecutive year as the leader. Xerox helps companies optimize...

The rise of the digital vault

You only have to read these names to know that e-mail and Internet security are under threat: Edward Snowden, Ashley Madison and Sony. Thanks to advances in technology, many of the digital tools used to communicate are no longer secure and this can have far reaching...

Mobile as a password alternative

Our mobile numbers are unique. And our phones are always at hand. So could mobile provide a secure alternative to the password? Jean-Francois Ouillet, vice-president of mobile security at Gemalto, outlines the potential of mobile ID. How many passwords do you have?...

Wide format latex printer from Ricoh

Ricoh SA has brought the Pro L4100 latex, large format printer series to South Africa. The roll-to-roll format printer is available in 1361mm or 1610mm widths, supports up to seven colours in various configurations, and prints 18m2 per hour. “The new latex device also...

LG promotes energy savings

With electricity shortages and climate change top of mind, South Africans become more aware than ever of the consequences of failing to save energy. How can consumers make informed choices that help the environment as well as save them money?In order to make it easy...

What does availability mean for business?

Always-on availability in the modern data centre has become a business imperative. Companies can ill afford not to have access to their data whether it is in the office or out in the field using a mobile device. But how does one go about creating such an environment...

SMEs should manage risks systematically

Owners and managers at start-ups, small companies and mid-sized enterprises can no longer have a cavalier attitude to risk management. Because government, banks and corporate customers recognise how vital they are to the economy and to global supply chains, SMEs are...

Creating a data revolution in Africa

We see that the continent has various connectivity needs, crucial for its social and economic development. Increasing the availability of ultra-broadband services is essential for Africa’s future development. Becoming digital is an important catalyst for change, for...

OpenWeb extends Uncapped ADSL sale

Due to increased demand, OpenWeb has extended its sale and is offering up to 60% discount on Home Uncapped ADSL. The company boasts some of the lowest ADSL prices ever seen in South Africa. OpenWeb CEO Keoma Wright says the Home Uncapped package is an affordable and...

Ensure your cloud business is recoverable

If the recent outages by large local service providers is anything to go by, then you need to ensure that your business data that is hosted in the cloud is secure, backed up and recoverable. It is with this that local cloud platform and cloud products distributor...

Software Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) (CH1013)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking a skilled Oracle PL/SQL Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience, including expertise in Oracle Forms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database...

CNC Programmer at Square 1 Recruitment

Are you a skilled CNC Programmer looking for a new challenge? Our client is seeking a dedicated professional to join their dynamic team. As a CNC Programmer, you will play a crucial role in their manufacturing process, utilizing your expertise in CNC programming and...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Senior .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks the coding expertise of a Senior .Net Developer to join its team. The successful incumbent must possess a BSc, BIS, BCom or BEng Degree in Computer, Software, Information or Electronic...

CNC Programmer at Square 1 Recruitment – North West Hartbeespoort

Are you a skilled CNC Programmer looking for a new challenge? Our client is seeking a dedicated professional to join their dynamic team. As a CNC Programmer, you will play a crucial role in their manufacturing process, utilizing your expertise in CNC programming and...

Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

.Net Full Stack Developer

We're looking for a Full Stack .Net Developer to join our team. As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers. The successful person will be responsible...

Analyst

To supervise and/or enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, by the Financial Institutionscategorized as accountable institutions and ensure that any referrals relating to AML/CFT matters received fromthe Financial Intelligence Centre are...

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