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...

New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk

Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in...

Nvidia helps Hyundai accelerate next-gen autonomous driving

Nvidia has announced an expanded collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation to advance next-generation autonomous driving technologies built on the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle development platform. The collaboration brings together...

AI, specialisation the winning combo for high-performing partners

The channel is being redefined by a new wave of high performing partners who are scaling faster, adopting AI sooner, and delivering measurable customer outcomes. These are the findings of a new IDC study of more than 2 000 software resellers, commissioned by Sage....

Seacom 2.0 sets Africa up for an AI, cloud future

Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0  a new subsea cable system that the company believes will help secure Africa’s role in the global digital economy while addressing the demand for AI, cloud and real-time data services. It was 16 years ago that Seacom first went live with...

Rise in salary payments for 2025

There has been a rise in overall salary payments so far in 2025. This is according to the PayInc Net Salary Index, a revamped version of the Take-home Pay Index from PayInc, formerly BankServAfrica. The new study uses a revised sample and new methodology to deliver...

OpenAI to pump $400m into new AI data centres

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced they will be building five new US data centre sites under OpenAI’s AI infrastructure platform Stargate. The combined capacity from the new site, along with OpenAI’s flagship site in Texas and ongoing projects with CoreWeave,...

Africa’s AI ambitions and digital future go global

As global leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly, African CEOs took the opportunity at the Unstoppable Africa 2025 conference to announce major projects and initiatives that are set to position the continent at the heart of global innovation – most...

Transforming the fight against HIV

Many millions more people at risk of HIV in low- and middle-income countries will have access to a powerful new prevention option thanks to the Gates Foundation and Indian drug manufacturer Hetero Labs. The two organisations have partnered to produce a low-cost,...

All the winners of the Llama Impact Grant

Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, has announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers at this year’s Unstoppable Africa 2025 event. Launched in March 2025, the initiative is part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants programme...

A warning for all travellers

Between June and August this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since...

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West Africa drives towards digitisation

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than 140-million people in Nigeria don't have access to energy. In an effort to address this fundamental challenge, the World Economy Forum (WEF) recently hosted 40 stakeholders from Nigeria's energy and finance...

Why companies should transition to ZTNA and SWG

As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, terms like Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Secure Web Gateway (SWG) are increasingly being bandied about boardroom tables across South Africa. But do...

How to tell if you’re making progress against cybercrime

From news articles to discussions at industry events, numerous examples demonstrate the far-reaching effects of cybercrime on businesses, infrastructure, and national security. By Derek Manky, chief security strategist and global vice-president: threat intelligence at...

Voice traffic interception a serious threat

Voice traffic interception remains a serious threat in a South African corporate world awash with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems. According to Anton Potgieter of PBX-over-GSM provider NoPBX: "Every October, we are reminded to use more complex passwords...

Cybersecurity and customer trust an inseparable duo

The digital age has ushered in a new era of the customer experience, where data has become a valuable currency. However, this currency is also coveted by cyber criminals who are constantly seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in the ever-expanding digital marketplace....

What to do when bullying goes digital

Cyberbullying, cyber-attacks, and cybersecurity are rapidly evolving phenomena. Parents, in their quest to safeguard their children from these constantly shifting trends and looming threats, face an arduous challenge. New research reveals that many children are...

The productivity versus employee wellbeing conundrum

Much has changed in the corporate world and business sector over the past three years, with the biggest trigger for the change being the pandemic. It altered the workplace dynamic and resulted in the introduction of hybrid work models. By Norah Sehunoe: executive...

Cyber-awareness education is a change management initiative

As cyber adversaries continue advancing their tactics, organisations around the globe are at greater risk than ever of being breached. By Rob Rashotte, vice-president: global training and technical field enablement at Fortinet According to recent Fortinet research,...

Effective strategies to counter SA’s crime scourge

South Africans face criminal threats on all fronts. Not only does the country currently have the eighth-highest murder rate in the world but last year also ranked fifth of the global cybercrime density list, according to figures released by cybersecurity firm...

Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Senior Mobile Developer designs, builds, and maintains high-quality iOS and Android applications. They lead development practices, mentor junior devs, and collaborate with product, backend, and design teams to deliver scalable, user-centric mobile...

Data Engineer (Senior) 1236 – Gauteng Pretoria

Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.Facilitate collaboration between...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0720

We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...

Mid to Senior .NET Developer

Core Responsibilities:Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and Azure Durable Functions.Build microservices and distributed systems with clean, well-tested code.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.Troubleshoot production...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0720 – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...

Mid to Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Edenburg

Core Responsibilities:Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and Azure Durable Functions.Build microservices and distributed systems with clean, well-tested code.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.Troubleshoot production...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0244

We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...

Data Engineer (Expert) 1967

Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.Facilitate collaboration between...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0244 – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...

Data Engineer (Expert) 1967 – Gauteng Pretoria

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