Proxy macOS Trojan uncovered
Kaspersky has identified a sophisticated proxy Trojan designed to compromise the macOS operating system. This latest threat is propagated through the distribution of cracked (pirated) versions of legitimate software, posing a serious risk to users who seek alternative...
The biggest cybersecurity concerns for 2024
Hacking courses, leaked nudes, and AI usage in scams are the most discussed topics on the dark web forums. This is according to NordVPN, which looked into the biggest dark web forum as the basis of its predictions for the year ahead. "Every year we try to predict...
Climate change among top SA worries
Epson's latest Climate Barometer survey - the third edition since the survey began in 2021 - has revealed new insights around South Africans' attitudes and behaviours towards climate change, an imminent climate crisis, and taking action to make a difference for the...
Africa could lose $25bn a year under EU carbon tax
African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina warns that a new EU carbon border tax could significantly constrain Africa's trade and industrialisation progress by penalising value-added exports including steel, cement, iron, aluminium and fertilizers....
SA passes ‘hate speech’ bill
Despite international warnings, the South African parliament has passed new legislation broadly criminalising “hate speech”. The law states that any person who communicates with the intention to “be harmful or to incite harm” and to “promote or propagate hatred” is...
Is there a bully in your child’s pocket?
The upcoming school holidays mean it will soon be time for children to leave early mornings and homework behind. Parents and guardians should be aware, however, that along with the significant safety and entertainment benefits of cellphones comes the threat of your...
SA startup RelyComply makes RegTech100 list
RelyComply, the provider of a leading single anti-money laundering (AML) compliance platform, is one of the companies named in the RegTech100 list for 2024. The RegTech100 is a prestigious annual list of 100 of the world's most innovative RegTech companies chosen by...
Automation is not just about AI
The terms 'automation' and 'artificial intelligence' (AI) have become synonymous with each other in recent times and are often used interchangeably. By Raeford Liebenberg, manager at Silver Moon IT This can make the concept of automation seem overwhelming to some...
Rethinking cybersecurity by bridging the accessibility divide
One of the legacies to emerge from the pandemic is the accelerated digital transformation that companies had to undergo, in some instances, overnight. Brian Pinnock, vice-president: sales engineering at Mimecast On one hand, digitalisation has endowed society with...
SMEs get a boost from Cape Town’s smart supplier programme
The eighth annual Smart Supplier Readiness Programme has been launched by the City of Cape Town. This initiative aims to grow and support small businesses. It will empower them to engage effectively with corporate supply chains and access new and larger contract...
SA fleets face internal and external pressures
The upcoming year, 2024, looms heavy with geopolitical upheaval and economic instability, setting the stage for what could be the greatest election year of our lifetime. Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet, explores the most important trends for commercial...
Nedbank announces R10m Green Economy Fund
Nedbank has set up its Green Economy Fund with an initial capital of R10-million. Poovi Pillay, executive head of corporate social investment at Nedbank, says the fund is intended to provide funding for up to 100 start-ups in the waste, water, energy and agricultural...