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Shocking Data: 38% Respondents Unaware of Personal Data Circulation
Shocking data from Kaspersky reveals that 38% of South African respondents that participated in their survey did not know what data about them is publicly available on the Internet. The survey titled, Digital Superstitions is a startling display of how…
FNB Officially Appoints Sashin Sookroo as FNB Connect CEO
FNB has officially appointed Sashin Sookroo as the CEO of FNB Connect, its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), effective from 1st July 2023. Sookroo’s 14 years of dedicated service to FNB and his contributions to driving innovation across various business…
The evolution of ransomware: How cyber threat went from online pickpocket to a criminal syndicate?
Ransomware poses the greatest threat to organizations and their day-to-day operations, resulting in increased complexity and costs for protecting digital environments. In South Africa alone, cybercrime is estimated to cost R2.2 billion annually, with financial, reputational, and operational consequences for…
Beware of Apple Gift Card Scam
Apple warms about a string of scams circulating the internet asking people to make payments over the phone for things like taxes, hospital bills, bail money, debt collection, and utility bills. They issue a warning that scammers are utilizing various…
10 future crypto trends
Christo de Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa, has made ten predictions for the crypto industry in the coming decade. He expects certain trends to gain traction despite the cryptocurrency market’s historical unpredictability. Here are his Top 10 future…
10 Things to Consider Before Transitioning to a Remote Working Model
Remote working is quickly becoming more popular and feasible in recent years. With rapid advances in technology and the changing expectations of employees and employers. However, transitioning to a remote working model is not a simple decision that can be…
Open Access Data Centres Welcomes Sayuri Moodliar as Head of ESG, Advancing Sustainability
Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Africa’s rapidly growing data centre company and part of WIOCC Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sayuri Moodliar as the new Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). With 25+ years of sustainability…
WIOCC GROUP Appoints New Head of Product
WIOCC GROUP, the converged open-access digital infrastructure provider in Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nolan Naidu as the new Head of Product. With 16+ years of telecom industry experience, Nolan brings expertise in product management, project planning,…
Rethinking Intellectual Property in a Digital World
Intellectual property (IP) encompasses intangible assets that result from human creativity, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. As we transition into an increasingly digital world, where the concept of the metaverse—a…
Odysee: Most Popular Decentralized Social Media Platform
Decentralized social networks give users better data security as they operate on independent servers, free from any central authority. Utilizing blockchain technology or open-source software, these networks offer enhanced privacy and data protection. Odysee Leads the Pack: Prominent Decentralized Social…
Cell C Welcomes Rachael Ayo-Oladejo as Chief of Staff, Strategy, and Business Transformation
Cell C is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachael Ayo-Oladejo as Chief of Staff, Strategy and Business Transformation. Reporting directly to CEO Jorge Mendes, she brings over 17 years of invaluable experience in the telecommunications industry and will be…
How to fortify your data in the event of a ransomware attack
The growth and evolution of ransomware have been one of the most destructive trends of the last decade. Its impact has shifted from being solely an economic crime to having significant global security implications, especially with its surge in the…
Social Engineering Attacks to be Aware of This Tax Season
As South Africans prepare to file their tax returns from 7 July, cybercriminals are also gearing up. Tax return time becomes open season for cybercrime, and this year is expected to be worse due to many people working from home…
Key topics and featured speakers at Digital Finance 2023
Digital Finance Africa 2023, hosted by IT News Africa, is a prominent conference scheduled for the 2nd of August at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. It gathers industry-leading experts, innovators, and stakeholders from across Africa’s financial sector. This highly…
Envisioning the Potential of Invisible Technology in Retail
Building the retail store of the future necessitates a fundamental shift in perspective – moving technology from the forefront to the background. The key theme for the future retail environment revolves around moving away from traditional customer engagement through fixed…
The Future of Technology in the Workplace
Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionizing industries and transforming the way we work. As we step into the future, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the workplace…
