Reliance on social media drives disinformation
A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook. This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning, particularly as disinformation continues...
Vulnerabilities now exploited faster than ever
Threat actors are upping their game and taking advantage of newly-disclosed vulnerabilities quicker than ever. This is among the findings of FortiGuard Labs' 2H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report, which highlights the need for vendors to adhere to vulnerability...
Digital transformation makes data integrity critical
Kathy Gibson reports – It’s fair to say that things have really changed over the last few years – and that not just because of Covid. There was a time when IT was seperate department, says Kate Mollett, senior director: Africa at Commvault. Today, it is an integral...
Unprotected entry into the metaverse comes with accrued risks
Enterprises that are considering joining the metaverse bandwagon have been put on high alert against imminent cyberattacks that could expose their valuable data to crippling cyberattacks, data exfiltration and breaches. As brands get increasingly engulfed in the...
Low demand for business skills from developers creates digital disconnect
Apps are key drivers of the modern digital economy, and of crucial importance to business leaders. Yet barely a quarter (26%) of the top skills featured in developer vacancies are business-related, and at least 49% of all listings fail to include a single business...
LinkedIn still tops the phishing rankings
The social media platform LinkedIn continued its reign as the most imitated brand after entering the rankings for the first-time in Q1. This is according to the Check Point Research (CPR) Brand Phishing Report for Q2 2022, which highlights the brands that were most...
Business services the top target for ransomware attacks
Business services are under increased attack from ransomware. This is among the findings from The Threat Report: Summer 2022 from Trellix, which analyses cybersecurity trends and attack methods from the first quarter of 2022. The report also features research from...
New study throws light on phantom limb pain for amputees
A University of Cape Town (UCT) doctoral study by Katleho Limakatso has broken new ground on pain management for amputees experiencing phantom limb pain. Limakatso completed his doctorate in only three years. And when he is capped on 22 July, he will become UCT’s...
Facebook maintains 78% reach in the US
Facebook might have lost its charm among younger generations, but it continues to be the most popular social media platform in the US - and by some margin: according to the numbers presented by AugustaFreePress.com, 78% of the US population uses Facebook regularly....
Ukraine has the cheapest Internet in the world
Ukraine has the cheapest fixed-line broadband internet globally at $6.40 per month, according to a TradingPlatforms.com data presentation. Moldova, Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan also offer internet at cheaper prices. Edith Reads, the TradingPlatforms’s financial...
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TransUnion updates 1Check app
TransUnion Auto, the automotive solutions division of TransUnion, has announced the addition of a new Stockloader feature to its innovative 1Check application (app) for auto dealers. The app, which assists dealers with reducing their risk of test drive fraud and...
Accounts receivable can boost business
The accounts receivable (AR) function is vital in any organisation, ultimately driving or hindering both cash flow and profitability, says Shaun Dicker, head of Operations at Intervate. A bad debtor’s book has a direct impact on cash flow and profitability and the...
Businesses need backup, recovery
Regardless of the size and nature of your business, if you store your data, and your customers’ data, you need a safe and secure way to back up and store that data. In fact, selecting the right backup system or service should be one of the first things a company does,...
Electronic signatures and POPI
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), which may be enforceable in the next few months, is currently a hot topic for many businesses. Whereas previous regulations around information security and privacy have focused strongly on the financial services and...
Data scientists key in boardroom decisions
Big data is fast becoming the biggest buzz phrase in business. It is such a strategic imperative that recent research from Accenture showed that 87% of enterprises believe big data analytics will redefine the competitive landscape of their industries within three...
VIDI partners with Samsung, Vodacom
VIDI, South Africa's first on-demand video streaming service, has tied-up with Vodacom to make paying easier. This means that subscribers can now add their VIDI subscriptions directly onto their Vodacom bills. In addition, VIDI has also partnered with ONTV, the...
Making room for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things promises to deliver many benefits and opportunities to businesses and consumers alike. But one thing that has not been fully considered is the massive explosion it will create in the amount of data being generated worldwide, says Sofocles...
Bateleur now Fico Tonbeller-certified
Bateleur Software, the South African enterprise software and services provider, is a Fico Tonbeller consulting partner of its anti-financial crime solutions and has successfully delivered projects in southern Africa. The implementation of an integrated governance,...
RSA improves Security Analytics offering
RSA has announced new capabilities have been added to RSA Security Analytics that are designed to help organisations extend protection of their infrastructure into the cloud.RSA Security Analytics is engineered to give organisations the necessary context to help...
Don’t be blinded by buzzwords
Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs released a study which projected that spending on cloud computing infrastructure and platforms will grow at a 30% compound annual growth rate from 2013 through 2018, compared with 5% growth for the overall enterprise IT market. This is...
business Analyst – SQL at Financial technology sector – Gauteng Sandown
A well established on growing company in the Financial technology sector is looking for your experience as a business Analyst - with at least 2 - 3 years solid SQL expertise Very URGENT to join the team The Business Analyst will fill the role of being a vital link...
Head of SALT Software Engineering at South African Astronomical Observatory – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The SAAO seeks to appoint a Head of the SALT Software Engineering division who will be responsible for managing and leading a team of software engineers. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining software for a broad base of telescope sub-systems, and...
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