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...

Anton Jacobsz steps down as Exclusive Networks Africa MD

Anton Jacobsz has stepped down as MD of Exclusive Networks Africa. Jacobsz, who has headed the distributor for over 10 years, will remain a shareholder with the organisation as well as serving in an advisory capacity moving forward. In early 2022, Exclusive Networks...

AI platform could spot the next Olympic hopeful

Restraints - physical, time and budgetary - currently make it extremely challenging for sports scouts to find talent in rural or remote areas. Those limits have a twofold effect: A world of talented individuals will never become professional athletes, and fans may...

Blockchain Research Institute expands into Africa

With the unique capabilities of blockchain technology set to revolutionise transparency, record-keeping, efficiency, and the effectiveness of transactions in the business world - boardrooms across Africa are beginning to incorporate the technology and applications...

ISS heads to court over collective agreement extension

Innovative Staffing Solutions (ISS) has launched a legal action at the Labour Court in Johannesburg against Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi, the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), and various other parties...

Covid, crew, congestion impact the shipping industry

While the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in few direct claims for the marine insurance sector, the impact on the welfare of crews and the boom in shipping and port congestion, exacerbated by the Ukraine invasion, raises potential safety concerns, according to Allianz...

Microplastics carry pathogens into the sea

Particles of plastic float in the ocean. Microplastics are able to carry pathogens from land to parts of the ocean they would normally never reach, a UC Davis study has found. Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean, with likely...

Data privacy now an imperative for consumers

Technology is a force for positive change in our lives. But the more we depend on it, the more we generate data — a lot of data.  That's why data privacy has become such a critical issue. Increasingly, customers demand it, governments enforce it, and smart...

Call for faster global action on digital development

The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development met in Kigali, Rwanda, this weekend to pinpoint new actions that can drive faster progress towards universal meaningful access to digital networks and services. The high-level advocacy group came together for its...

6G experimental trials underway planned

NEC will collaborate with NTT Docomo and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) on 6th generation mobile communication system (6G) experimental trials. 6G will require dramatic advances in communications technology to achieve 10 to 100 times higher speeds and capacities...

Data centre switch sales on upward trajectory

According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center IT industries, g Global data centre switch sales grew robustly in 1Q 2022, reaching the second-highest...

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SanDisk introduces new mobile flash drives

SanDisk Corporation has introduced two new mobile memory solutions that help consumers manage and transfer content captured on their favourite devices. The company’s first Dual USB Drive with Type C connector, ideal for Type C-ready connected devices, and the 128Gb...

Kaspersky hosts cyber-bullying panel at MWC

A survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International revealed that nearly a quarter (22%) of parents feel they cannot control what their child sees or does online, although nearly half (48%) worry that they may face cyberbullying. As part of a global campaign for...

Acer launches first Windows phone at MWC

Acer has unveiled the Liquid M220 smartphone, first ever Liquid smartphone to run on the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system. “We are proudly introducing our first Windows Phone 8.1 and simultaneously announcing its future upgradability to Windows Phone 10,” says ST...

Acer announces Liquid Leap+ Smart Activeband

Acer has announced the next generation of Smart activeband products, the Acer Liquid Leap+. Standing for flexibility, the new wearable now syncs and connects with all main supported operating systems (Windows, Android, iOS) and the 1-inch OLED touchscreen can be...

Microsoft unveils Lumia 640 and 640 XL

At the Mobile World Congress 2015, Microsoft introduced Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, two new smartphones that give people greater flexibility and freedom to choose when and where they get things done. Both phones are upgradeable to Windows 10, which offers more...

LG showcases mobile innovations at MWC 2015

At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing a diverse collection of mobile innovations including the intriguing G Flex2, premium wearable devices and a new mid-range smartphone line-up. Under the theme of Innovation for a...

Smart wearables abound at MWC 2015

Huawei has unveiled a series of wearable devices including the Huawei Watch, TalkBand B2, and TalkBand N1 for consumers to stay connected, on the eve of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. At the global press conference, Huawei Consumer BG also unveiled the...

Huawei shares its vision at MWC 2015

Huawei has announced that it will share its vision for the ICT industry, "Open ROADS to a Better Connected World", through various platforms including conferences, exhibitions and dialogues, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 in Barcelona. Encompassing five...

Fujitsu offers ruggedised business tablet

At Mobile World Congress, Fujitsu has unveiled a no-nonsense, fully ruggedised industrial business tablet, the Fujitsu Tablet Stylistic V535. Designed to roll with the punches and soak up the knocks and scrapes of use in environments that would normally overcome...

Sony releases Xperia M4 Aqua

Sony Mobile Communications has refocused its mid-range device strategy with the introduction of Xperia M4 Aqua - a smartphone bringing Sony’s leadership in camera, design, battery and performance to an accessible price point. “Xperia M4 Aqua represents our renewed...

Junior Automation Tester (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A Software Specialist in Joburg seeks a strong technical Junior Automation Tester to test case preparation and maintenance, review and test execution, select automated testing tools and setup automated testing and logging, tracking and raising...

Junior Automation Tester (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Rosebank

ENVIRONMENT:A Software Specialist in Joburg seeks a strong technical Junior Automation Tester to test case preparation and maintenance, review and test execution, select automated testing tools and setup automated testing and logging, tracking and raising...

Network Operations Engineer

Senior NOC (Network Operations Centre) Engineer Field Teams: - Monitor Field Team groups for escalations and assistancerequests, including switch renaming, device connection issues,and bespoke requests.PRTG Monitoring:- Frequent monitoring of PRTG during shifts to...

Security Analyst X2

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst, you'll be responsible for responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous updates of all daily...

Network Operations Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Senior NOC (Network Operations Centre) Engineer Field Teams: - Monitor Field Team groups for escalations and assistancerequests, including switch renaming, device connection issues,and bespoke requests.PRTG Monitoring:- Frequent monitoring of PRTG during shifts to...

Security Analyst X2 – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst, you'll be responsible for responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous updates of all daily...

Data Manager (CHAMPS WITS VIDA)

Main purpose of the job:The main purpose of a data manager in a scientific research setting is to oversee the collection, organization, and storage of data generated from experiments, observations, or surveys. The goal is to ensure the quality, security, and...

Python & AWS Software Engineer – 1249EvdB

Managing projects / processes Ability to develop in Data Drive Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc. Ability to develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would affect the whole company Strong working...

Data Manager (CHAMPS WITS VIDA) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Main purpose of the job:The main purpose of a data manager in a scientific research setting is to oversee the collection, organization, and storage of data generated from experiments, observations, or surveys. The goal is to ensure the quality, security, and...

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