MacOS backdoor targets cryptocurrency wallets
Kaspersky researchers have unearthed an unconventional strain of macOS malware. The previously unknown family of malicious software, distributed discreetly through pirated applications, targets macOS users' cryptocurrency, which is stored in digital wallets. In...
Used smartphone market to hit $109,7bn by 2027
International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309,4-million units in 2023. The unit growth represents a 9,5% increase over the 282,6-million units shipped in...
Black Friday 2021: contactless payments doubled
According to data released by Standard Bank, utilisation of contactless card payments increased by more than 100% compared to 2020. "It's great to see that our customers have embraced innovation and have adopted contactless payments to transact seamlessly. This...
Risk management institute backs vaccine task team
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) says a renewed call by President Ramaphosa to accelerate the administration of coronavirus vaccines and the establishment of a task team to look at mandatory vaccinations is to be welcomed and should be supported...
A push for NLP for Africa
The Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology that makes engagement across digital channels simple and intuitive for English language speakers is still not serving millions of people who speak African indigenous languages. This is according to NLP researchers who...
Investment in lettuce shows positive returns
Fedgroup has released an opportunity for investors on its Impact Farming platform to invest in the first tranche of over 500 lettuce stacks in a sustainable facility in Pretoria. This is hot on the heels of moringa, and macadamia nut trees being made available on its...
New board for women’s empowerment NPO
Women for Afrika, (WFA) a nonprofit organisation formed in 2004 as an outreach programme of Woman Within International (WWIL) in South Africa, has announced the new board members. The team of seven women will help WFA grow, nurture, support and maintain a community of...
Astronomers see what could be a black hole collision light show
In a first, astronomers may have seen light from the merger of two black holes, providing opportunities to learn about these mysterious dark objects. When two black holes spiral around each other and ultimately collide, they send out gravitational waves - ripples in...
Remote working drove higher productivity
A significant two-thirds of business executives believe that remote work will continue in some form beyond the pandemic, despite a clear divergence in views over employee productivity when working from home. This is according to a new report, Reshaping Productivity,...
International APT groups target SA
Kaspersky researchers have disclosed the details of the latest threat intelligence reports on South African, with the analysis of the APT groups - major threat actors hunting for sensitive information and finances. The telemetry of the company has demonstrated that...
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New Web site to aid township business growth
A new interactive Web site designed to help township outlets such as taverns, bars, clubs, shisa nyamas and carwashes CANnect with their customers and grow their business has recently launched in South Africa. The new Web site, www.cando.sa.com, launched by Nampak...
Securing the home office
SOHOs and staff working from home tend to overlook the cyber security risks around their home office, warns Networks Unlimited, distributor of Fortinet. Small, home offices and corporate staff working from home are typically less security aware and so at greater risk...
Architecting the future
A significant part of the CIO’s role is ensuring that IT aligns with the business objectives. However, while transformation has long been a buzzword in the IT industry, enterprise architecture is often pushed towards the bottom of the priority list. “Enterprise...
Legacy infrastructure hinders companies
A new version of enterprise technology that offers the whole IT suite on demand will give businesses the flexibility to deliver services at speeds demanded by customers, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. F5 Networks CTO, Karl Triebes, held a talk at...
Johnson Controls, Hitachi sign agreement
Johnson Controls, Hitachi and Hitachi Appliances recently entered into a definitive agreement for their global joint venture while at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The new Johnson Controls-Hitachi joint venture will allow both companies to deliver the most...
BlackBerry Classic available in SA
BlackBerry, a global leader in mobile communications, has launched the BlackBerry Classic in South Africa.
The no-nonsense smartphone built to meet the needs of productive people who appreciate the speed and accuracy that can be found with a physical QWERTY keyboard is now available from authorised partners.
BT, Dolby expand MeetMe with Dolby Voice
BT and Dolby Laboratories has announced expanded availability of the BT MeetMe with Dolby Voice service and of the innovative Dolby Conference Phone as well as the integration of the service with Cisco WebEx and Microsoft Lync. BT MeetMe with Dolby Voice combines...
Cyberoam introduces UTQ
Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security appliances has introduced a unique capability – User Threat Quotient (UTQ) – to help IT security managers identify users posing security risks with ease. With UTQ, Cyberoam extends its own innovation of Layer-8...
Connection key in the networked economy
In this brave new world of the networked economy, one adage rings truer than ever: no company is an island, says Pfungwa Serima, CEO of SAP Africa. Mobile, cloud, social media and machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies are creating connections between people and...
How to be safer than Sony
In late November 2014, Sony was the victim of a cyber-attack that involved the release of stolen data, including yet-to-be released films. The hack not only destroyed data, but it also impacted present and former employees - exposing private e-mails and personal...
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 Server Engineer – Wintel – Gauteng Midrand
You will be responsible to maintain the software, hardware, and systems on a Windows server. Install and monitor Windows operating systems and cater to clients' needs. Resolve user issues, address management requests, and identify potential issues by implementing...
Senior Delphi Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Do you want to work from home and have the security of a permanent position? Our clients who are Titans in the consulting space have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Delphi Developer to join their thriving team. Requirements: Delphi Engineer (3+ year's prior...
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in Stellenbosch, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be...
Software Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...
SQL and Oracle Microsoft DBA
You will be responsible to support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.Responsibilities:Operating Oracle and SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot...
Delphi Developer
Our client, one of the leaders in the Consulting space, has an amazing permanent remote opportunity for a Delphi Developer to join their development team. As an individual you will receive global exposure in various spaces while building your career. Requirements:...
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in Stellenbosch, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...
SQL and Oracle Microsoft DBA – Gauteng Midrand
You will be responsible to support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.Responsibilities:Operating Oracle and SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot...
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