CIT networks – an intricate underworld web
It’s easy to mistake the chaos of a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist for disorder. The screech of tyres, the gunfire, the explosions - it all suggests recklessness. However, if you ask University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD graduate Annie Kok, behind the smoke and twisted metal...
SSE and ADC surge sees network security buoyant
Global network security revenue reached $6,4-billion in 2Q 2025 - growing 8% YoY – according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. Growth has been driven by double-digit gains in Security Service Edge (SSE) and Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), as enterprises...
Identity threats top of mind
South Africans are growing more concerned over identity fraud threats, with 56,7% of businesses expressing concern or strong concern about future threats. This is among the findings of a new study by iiDENTIFii, “The Identity Index 2024: South Africa Edition”,...
Brace for fewer Black Friday bargains this year
South African shoppers may want to dial down their Black Friday expectations this year, with market data indicating a slowdown in consumer enthusiasm for the annual global shopping frenzy while retailers adjust their strategies toward a month-long approach that...
Retail threats surge ahead of Black Friday
In 2024, cybercriminals launched over 38-million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, and tech retailers. Stolen payment card data is actively traded on dark web forums, with prices ranging from $70 to $315 per set. As shoppers prepare for major...
Call for Earthshot Prize 2025 entries
Following a record-breaking year for nominations, and a historic first awards ceremony on the African continent, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort. TEP seeks innovative solutions across five critical Earthshots: Protect and...
Businesses face increasing threats
Businesses are facing increasingly sophisticated threats from ransomware groups, hacktivists, and individual attackers. The 2024 Arctic Wolf Security Operations Report sheds light on the key trends shaping the modern threat environment and provides actionable insights...
Satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. Reporting in Surveys in Geophysics, the researchers...
Advanced mobile robots a boon for supply chains
Several mobile robotics technologies for supply chains will mature within the next two to five years, creating an accelerating market for increasingly capable mobile robots and drones, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones is a...
Brisk Black Friday sales tipped for further growth
Black Friday this year is set to highlight the major shopping shifts, including online vs in-store spending trends and the impact of the move from single-day deals to 'Black November' promotions. Sales are expected to reflect renewed economic optimism as the country...
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Absa launches cybersecurity academy for the visually impaired
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Let’s ensure SA’s e-commerce growth is inclusive
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Cyber recovery strategy key when ransomware strikes
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iOCO expands in the UK
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Digitalising SMME enablement key to corporate supply chain integration
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ESET celebrates partners’ success
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Technology-enabled learning transforms education, empowers the future workforce
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Tracker partners with Locus on supply chain management
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Not all printers are created equal
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Networking Engineer (Tier 2) – Gauteng West Rand
Tier 2 Network Engineer skilled in integrating and problem-solving in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Cisco Internetworking, VPNs, and firewalls. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: MatricCCNA / CCDA / CCNP (CISCO Certified)MCITP / MCP CertifiedMicrosoft 365...
Senior Business Analyst x2 at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
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Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
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Senior Software Engineer (C#) (EE) (CPT Remote)
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Senior System Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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