Sophos identifies source of MrbMiner attacks on database servers
Sophos has published a new report on MrbMiner, “MrbMiner: Cryptojacking to bypass international sanctions,” tracking its origin and management to a small software development company based in Iran. MrbMiner is a recently discovered cryptominer that targets...
Global app spending passed $11bn in 2020
Despite the hardships that the year 2020 posed for many industries, there were some important milestones that were reached when it comes to global app spending on mobile devices. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, consumers spent close to $111B globally...
Hubble snaps a portrait of the ‘Lost Galaxy’
Located in the constellation of Virgo (The Virgin), around 50 million light-years from Earth, the galaxy NGC 4535 is truly a stunning sight. Despite the incredible quality of this image, taken from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, NGC 4535 has a hazy, somewhat...
Managed Detection and Response Services – An Effective Defense to Knockout Sophisticated Cyberattacks
Modern Organizations of all Sizes Can Rest Easy with Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR) Services that Offer 24/7 Threat Hunting, Detection and Response Capabilities By Pieter Nel, Regional Head - SADC at Sophos (www.sophos.com) The accelerated adoption of cloud,...
How fitness can step up your gaming
From everyday enthusiasts to esports professionals, the gaming industry surged in 2020. This growth also increased competition, challenging esports’ premier athletes and novice gamers alike to find ways beyond the screen to level up their play. Enter Jasper Schellens,...
Vodacom zero-rates Bright Sky SA gender-based violence awareness app
Vodacom has zero-rated its Bright Sky SA app, which was launched in November last year. This ensures that Vodacom users will not incur any data costs when downloading the app or accessing many of the referral links to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) support services found...
Help employees prevent online identity theft?
Identity theft is on the rise, with thieves looking at how they can digitally steal personal information. Computer spyware, hacking, e-mail scams, phishing, and data breaches are just some of the way’s cybercriminals can gain access to a person’s identifying...
Complexity still cybersecurity’s worst enemy
Multi-vendor security environments and an unmanageable number of security alerts are causing cybersecurity fatigue in IT security specialists, and harming organisations' ability to protect themselves. By Fady Younes, cybersecurity director: Middle East & Africa at...
New MD for made-in-SA Mara Phones
Mara Phones, South Africa’s manufacturer of smartphones, has appointed Sylvester Taku CA (SA) to the position of MD with immediate effect. Taku has been doing business in Africa for over 20 years and has made accelerating growth through smart, well-considered moves...
SA investors turn to guaranteed investment solutions
Just when South Africans thought they’d seen the worst in 2020, the second wave of Covid-19 infections hit. Given this latest resurgence of volatility and uncertainty, local investors are understandably concerned about the state of the market and what they can do to...
Bluegrass Digital wins top app developer recognition
When it comes to app development, Bluegrass Digital is an industry leader and one of the most trusted development agencies. From new start-ups to established businesses, clients trust Bluegrass Digital and its expert team to build apps. Bluegrass Digital provides...
After a volatile 2020, clean tech surge is expected in 2021
A strong rebound of renewable installations, a continued surge in green hydrogen growth and a focus on recycling will be among the key themes in the Clean Technology space this year. This is according to a new report on the Top Cleantech Trends to watch in 2021 by IHS...