How neural networks are being manipulated
A new study by Kaspersky reveals a growing trend toward "indirect prompt injection" - a technique used to manipulate the outputs of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and search chatbots powered by AI. While no instances of serious destructive actions by...
Africa under pressure as cyberattacks escalate
Check Point Software Technologies' Global Threat Index for July 2024 reveals a concerning rise in cyber threats across the African continent, with several countries now among the most attacked globally. The recent exploitation of a security flaw in the CrowdStrike...
Blockchain recycling pilot project offers insights into informal sector
An new pilot project is making use of the blockchain to digitise and record transactions between waste pickers and buy-back centres, revolutionising the buying and selling of recyclable materials. Project Up, an initiative of the PET Recycling Company (PETCO), uses...
Telecoms will be fastest growing sector in Africa
The telecoms sector will be the fastest-growing industry in Africa over the next five years as internet connectivity improves, according to new World Mobile research. When asked to pick the three sectors that they believe will see the strongest growth over the next...
The key to resolving excessive executive pay
Stronger remuneration committees are the solution to rampant executive pay. This is according to Laurence Grubb, master reward specialist and executive committee member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). "We're seeing an imbalanced power dynamic between...
Lazarus attacks aerospace and defence contractors
ESET researchers have presented an investigation into the infamous Lazarus APT Group and their attack on defence contractors around the world between late 2021 and March 2022. Lazarus APT is a notorious cybercrime organisation with an unknown number of members. From...
YouTube comments are a new tool for scammers
Cryptocurrency is going through a turbulent time. With many rates unstable, crypto scammers have turned to new ways to hook their victims. Kaspersky experts have witnessed one such unusual scheme, in which attackers promote fake crypto services on YouTube. They are...
Top IT service providers fared better in 2021
Of the top 20 IT service providers by revenue, four companies - Samsung SDS, NetEase, Wipro and Intuit - reported an increase of more than 25% in their year-on-year (YoY) revenue due to increasing digital transformation. Around 90% of the top 20 companies recorded...
MTN SA Foundation launches 2022 MTN Women in Digital Business Challenge
The MTN SA Foundation today commits a R1 million investment to enable innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation for women in the digital economy. The inaugural 2022 MTN Women in Digital Business Challenge will set 10 less established female owned SMMEs on a sure...
Sterling performance from second-gen Habana Gaudi2
Intel has announced that its second-generation Habana Gaudi2 deep learning processors have outperformed Nvidia’s A100 submission for AI time-to-train on the MLPerf industry benchmark. The results highlight leading training times on vision (ResNet-50) and language...
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Security and public WiFi
Public WiFi is almost everywhere nowadays. Coffee shops, libraries and even airports have installed hotspots to feed the growing demand for ubiquitous WiFi. While convenient to use, there are hidden security risks you should know about, says Aaron Thornton, MD of Dial...
Peripheral devices require security
Plugging in peripheral devices into work computers and other assets like printers is pretty commonplace in today’s businesses. Employees in a lot of companies literally have free reign to plug in whatever they want – be it a smartphone that needs charging, an MP3...
Intelligent video can mitigate crime
While South Africa’s high crime rate has been a point of concern for two decades, law enforcement has only recently started looking at implementing technology solutions that provide for pre-emptive engagement through actionable intelligence.Today, strategic sensors...
Dell boosts open networking data centre
Dell Networking has expanded its data center portfolio with the new Z9100, S4048, and the S3038, giving customers operating system choices with low latency and high density, flexible 1, 10, 25, 40, and 100GbE switching to address the shift to next-generation...
Businesses need to increase level of support
The rise in development and innovation within the VoIP and satellite technology space will continue to have a substantial impact on trade and commerce; but it can only be successful if service providers increase their level of support. This is the view of management...
Network Alliance wins Microsoft competency
ICT services provider Network Alliance recently attained the Microsoft Silver Cloud Productivity competency certification offered to qualifying members of the Microsoft Partner Network. The certification process is stringent, and requires service providers to not only...
BTO launches BTOVault solution
BTO Solutions has launched BTOVault. BTOVault is delivered in partnership with CommVault, leveraging CommVault’s leading Simpana software, a core software platform that provides data analysis, replication, protection, archiving and search functionality in a flexible...
MTN Business backs ICT entrepreneurs
MTN Business has embarked on a long-term supplier development programme that will empower young, black entrepreneurs to take their place at the forefront of South Africa’s evolution to a knowledge-based economy.“For MTN Business, local supplier development is more...
LexisNexis offers BBBEE compliance check
With the changeover to the new B-BBEE codes for all certificates issued from 1 May 2015, LexisNexis South Africa, the leading provider of content and technology solutions for the legal and professional sectors, has added a B-BBEE compliance module to ProcureCheck – its leading procurement vetting and management tool.
Engaging with a software services provider
As a decision maker within your company, you may be faced with the question of whether or not to bring in a software-resourcing partner, and how to effectively utilise this partnership to structure a software-development division that incorporates your goals,...
SKA Mid – Senior Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the development of operator procedures and documentation, and for the mentoring and training of the data analyst/operators under their supervision. Key Responsibilities: Manage performance of data...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
IT Tech Support Associate, Chad – Remote Remote
Our client is currently seeking a qualified IT Tech Support Associate who will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service across Chad supporting their technology needs. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIESTECH SUPPORT (40% time)NETWORK...
Full stack Java Developer (LW1561) – Gauteng Midrand
Web and digital project experience advantageous Agile working experience advantageous Development and maintenance of platform/application Review and present the proposed system solution to the IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System Owner Develop...
Intermediate SQL Database Administrator
Our client is seeking a skilled intermediate SQL Database Administrator to join their team. You will be responsible for the performance, integrity and security of databases.Responsibilities:Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and...
Intermediate to Senior Front-End Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A software company based in Johannesburg is currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This role necessitates a specialist in interaction animation, particularly with a focus on WebGL, 3D animations, and advanced...
SKA Mid – Senior Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the development of operator procedures and documentation, and for the mentoring and training of the data analyst/operators under their supervision. Key Responsibilities: Manage performance of data...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...
Senior Web Developer
Research and develop new technologies.Provide second and third-line support for software deployed within the company ecosystem.Analyze and resolve complex, high-impact production issues.Monitor system performance to ensure all SLAs are met.Design, maintain, and...
Lead Statistical SAS Programmer at Fortrea
Lead Statistical SAS Programmer, Oncology, Single Sponsor - Home Based or Office Based As a Lead Statistical Programmer in our sponsor-dedicated Flexible Solutions business unit, you are central to the successful delivery of complex oncology projects for a renowned,...
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