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...

Humanoid robots become more pervasive

The global humanoid robots market size is expected to reach $4,04-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 17,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The global market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid...

TV the biggest loser as Gen Z turns to streaming

The data is in, and it's official: things are not looking good for South African television. The latest MAPS data overview from the Market Research Foundation shows a massive decline in television viewership over the past two years: In Q1 2021, 72% of respondents...

Regtech to account for more than half of regulatory compliance spend

A new study from Juniper Research has found that global regtech spend will exceed $204-billion by 2026; accounting for over 50% of all regulatory compliance spend for the first time. This spend will grow from $68-billion in 2022; representing growth of over 200% over...

Notorious Emotet botnet is back

The Emotet botnet has been classified by Europol as “the most dangerous malware in the world” and showed worldwide growth of over 200% in March 2022, according to Kaspersky telemetry. This growth indicates that the threat actors behind the botnet have been taking...

Elon Musk in hostile takeover bid for Twitter

Controversial entrepreneur Elon Musk has made an offer to buy all of Twitter’s shares. The “best and final offer” of $54.20 is for 100% of the company, which Musk plans to privatise and transform. As a 9,2% shareholder – which he disclosed earlier this month - Musk...

Partnerships can boost growth of super-apps

The digital transformation of business and society has found fertile ground with early promise for the super-app model, specifically in the Middle East and Africa, even as mobile digital platforms continue to offer proprietary and third-party functions under a single...

Debt body urges caution on Easter splurging

As South Africans get ready to host Easter brunches for their families and entertain the young ones with epic egg hunts, one thing is certain - family time could easily become a pricey affair. However, cautions National Debt Advisors (NDA), before you swipe your...

New heavyweight on the ransomware scene

In a new report - "A bad luck BlackCat" - Kaspersky researchers reveal the details of two cyber incidents conducted by the BlackCat ransomware group. The complexity of the malware being used, combined with the vast experience of the actors behind it, make the gang one...

Strong growth for semiconductor market

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $595-billion in 2021, an increase of 26,3% from 2020, according to final results by Gartner. "The events behind the current chip shortage continue to impact original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) around the world, but the 5G...

Holiday-themed emails entice employees to click

Security specialist and simulated phishing platform KnowBe4 has released the results of its Q1 2022 top-clicked phishing report. "In our latest quarterly phishing report, we found that holiday-themed emails were the most tempting for employees to click on," says Stu...

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Xerox announces Impika eVolution

Xerox, represented locally by Bytes Document Solutions, has announced the arrival of the Xerox Impika eVolution. Flexible enough to handle both plain papers and high-quality, inkjet-treated stocks, the drop-on-demand piezoelectric production inkjet device runs at...

Mobile: a device or a channel?

Three years ago, Forrester started addressing the question of whether “mobile” is a channel or a device. Today, having gone through rapid mobile innovation, this question remains pertinent, especially in the contact centre industry. In an article by Tobias Goebel,...

BCX releases annual results

Business Connexion, Africa’s largest black-owned ICT services provider, today released its annual results for the year ended 31 August 2014. The highly disruptive labour environment which prevailed in the past year in South Africa impacted a number of key sectors...

Keeping up with connected customers

At this late stage in our technological evolution we are facing yet another digital divide - this time between consumers and the companies that supposedly serve their interests. And it’s time the latter caught up, says Suren Govender, MD: Analytics at Accenture South...

Riverbed delivers Azure-certified solution

Riverbed Technology, the leader in application performance infrastructure, has announced another product from the Riverbed Application Performance Platform is now Microsoft Azure Certified. Now, customers can deploy Microsoft Azure Certified Riverbed SteelApp Traffic...

Dell improves security portfolio

Dell recently announced product integrations and innovations within its security portfolio that provide organisations with a high level of protection, and turn security into a business enabler.

Oxford releases thesaurus app

Paragon Software Group, a leading multi-platform dictionary applications developer for mobiles, tablets and PCs, announces the release of the new Oxford Learner's Thesaurus app for iPhone and iPad users. The app helps with understanding the differences between similar...

Get your payroll ready for the year-end

As we hurtle headlong in the festive season, payroll managers need to start preparing for their companies to scale down operations or shut down completely over the December holidays, says Anton van Heerden, MD of Sage HR & Payroll. Usually, they need to be ready...

CA introduces the Management Cloud

CA Southern Africa has revealed that at the recently held WORLD ’14 — CA Technologies introduced the Management Cloud – a broad portfolio of easy-to-use CA applications, delivered from the cloud, that enable customers to make the right portfolio decisions, deliver...

JDA, IBM deliver omni-channel fulfilment

JDA Software Group and IBM have partnered to provide joint solutions that help organisations deliver engaging customer experiences by intelligently processing and fulfilling product orders in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. IBM and JDA will...

Senior Java Develope – Western Cape Western Cape

Join a DYNAMIC Agile team who are experts in their unique and exciting industry!Minimum Requirements: Java, TypeScript, SQLRequired: Full understanding of Test Driven Development, Interfaces, Generic Typing, Code Abstraction, Modular design patterns, and a keen...

Systems Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng

At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients. Are you passionate about technology and problem-solving? We're looking for a...

2050 – AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

Large company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent role. Contracthybrid (2/3 times at the office)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Above average experience/understanding (in order of importance):e.g. Technical Skills / TechnologyTerraformPython 3xSQL -...

Mid / Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for an experienced developer to maintain their infrastructure, improve the existing products and help them drive innovation in the space through various enhancements. Key Requirements Essential knowledge of Java, PHP, and Laravel.Ability to set...

Junior Developer

Contract: 6 months (full time) Environment: Hybrid (2 days on site) Industry: Financial Services Overview:We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Developer to join our dynamic team in the financial services industry. The successful candidate will focus on...

Full-stack Developer (6-Month Contract / Remote) (CH1014)

Our client, a software development company with a virtual team, is looking for a Full-Stack Developer with strong C#.Net and SQL skills to their project team for a 6-month contract. The company specialise in business software solutions, developed, and maintained for...

NETWORK ENGINEER III

We are looking to hire a Network Engineer III who will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of an organization's network infrastructure, contributing to its overall operational success.What you'll do:Responsible for analysing and...

Senior IT Project Manager

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities The main purpose of the job is to effectively manage software implementation and business...

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