South African treasury among targets in global Microsoft SharePoint exploit
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Editorial
em 24/07/2025
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IT SECURITY
A wave of cyberattacks exploiting a Microsoft SharePoint flaw has impacted around 400 organizations worldwide, including government bodies, companies, and a university in South Africa....
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South African legal team reaches historic agreement with Meta on child protection
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Editorial
em 24/07/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
Digital Law Co secures unprecedented legal commitment from Meta to remove exploitative content and strengthen protections for minors online....
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Kaspersky reports APT41 cyber-espionage targeting Southern Africa
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Editorial
em 22/07/2025
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IT SECURITY
The primary goal of the attack was cyber espionage, which is typical for this threat actor. The attackers attempted to collect sensitive data from the machines they compromised within the organisation’s network....
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MoneyBadger secures $400K investment to drive bitcoin payment adoption across Africa
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Editorial
em 17/07/2025
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IT SECURITY
The Stellenbosch-based fintech startup plans to leverage the funding to expand merchant partnerships and scale bitcoin transaction capabilities beyond South Africa's borders....
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Scan or Scam? Kaspersky experts warn of the risks hidden behind QR codes
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Editorial
em 15/07/2025
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IT SECURITY
People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty programme points, make payments and transfer money, and even for charity donations...
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Creatio Partners with HakTrak
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Editorial
em 15/07/2025
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TECH NEWS
HakTrak to deliver Creatio’s AI-native no-code platform to help secure and modernize critical operations across the region
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Kaspersky uncovers $500K crypto heist through malicious packages
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Editorial
em 11/07/2025
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IT SECURITY
Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) experts have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended for the Cursor development environm...
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Networking distributor launches new services for South African enterprises
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Editorial
em 10/07/2025
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IT SECURITY
The launch is part of the company’s broader strategy to provide value-added services that reduce complexity, prevent failure, and improve the long-term success of wireless deployments....
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Durban Developer launches accessible AI Platform via Email
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Editorial
em 10/07/2025
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IT SECURITY
Created in Durban, the platform enables users to access AI tools through email, no apps, credit cards, or fast internet required. Siza supports education, legal guidance, and business needs in multiple African languages....
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Ransomware surge: South African companies face soaring demands and steeper recovery costs
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Editorial
em 07/07/2025
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IT SECURITY
A new report reveals that ransom demands in South Africa have skyrocketed, with organizations paying the price in more ways than one. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, the country grapples with growing encryption rates, skill shortages, and vul...
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VALR and MoonPay partner to enhance global crypto access
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em 01/07/2025
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IT SECURITY
With a user base exceeding 1.3 million and over 1,300 corporate and institutional clients, VALR continues to lead the development of a more inclusive global financial system....
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Social media scams put users’ data at risk, Kaspersky warns
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Editorial
em 30/06/2025
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IT SECURITY
In the context of World Social Media Day, celebrated on June 30, Kaspersky warns of fraudulent websites created to steal users' personal data....
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Is password-based security ending?
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Doros Hadjizenonos, Regional Director at Fortinet.
em 26/06/2025
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BeyondTrust signs collaboration agreement with AWS
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Editorial
em 26/06/2025
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IT SECURITY
The multi-year strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) focuses on driving joint innovation, market expansion, and long-term growth.
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Duxbury Networking expands HPE Aruba's network portfolio in South Africa
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em 25/06/2025
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IT SECURITY
These new solutions will deliver enhanced performance, security, and scalability for local businesses to meet the demands of modern digital workloads....
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Unlocking innovation through seamless hybrid integration
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Amritesh Anand, Vice President and MD, Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies
em 22/06/2025
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Telkom launches free AI and ICT training to empower South African youth
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Editorial
em 19/06/2025
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TECH NEWS
Delivered in partnership with Netcampus Group and Microsoft, this initiative is designed to equip 100,000 South Africans aged 13 and older with critical skills needed to thrive in the 21st-century economy. ...
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VERA and cheqd expand Digital ID access across Africa
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Editorial
em 18/06/2025
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IT SECURITY
The partnership brings cheqd’s decentralised identity infrastructure to VERA’s encrypted B2B messaging platform, enabling instant, verified communication for companies in South Africa and globally....
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Africa Data Centres and Blue Turtle Technologies expand enterprise cloud services in South Africa
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em 18/06/2025
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IT SECURITY
The offering includes secure colocation and private cloud services, enabling organisations to move away from legacy on-premises environments and accelerate their digital transformation efforts....
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Disrupt first, ask questions later – the uncomfortable truth about incident response
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Ryno Le Roux, Cyber Operations Manager at NEC XON
em 18/06/2025
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