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Millions of computers worldwide could have been victims of the most widespread IT hack yet, had it not been foiled just days ago by Microsoft engineer, who spotted the malicious code almost by accident. Andres Freund is a Microsoft software engineer who realised that...
Credit squeeze spawns sharp spike in fraud
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R30bn left on the table by etailers with poor CX
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ICT sector urged to drive ethical, equitable policies
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Cardano cryptocurrency tipped to hit all-time high
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Basic Education launches ECD census
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Mobile wallet payments surge, set for more growth
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For Africa, economic growth depends on protecting nature
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Huge opportunity for digital health in Africa
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Notebooks set to dominate PC market growth
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