US think tank Heritage Foundation hit by cyberattack
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Read morePrecise answers to useless questions
I recently ran across a tweet from Allen Downey saying So much of 20th century statistics was just a waste of time, computing precise answers to useless questions. He’s right. I taught mathematical statistics at GSBS [1, 2] several times, and each time I taught it I became more aware
Read moreE- Tolls Dead, Tech lives on
E-Tolls Officially Abolished: South Africa E-tolls in Gauteng, South Africa are now officially gone. Last night at 12am all systems went down- https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2024/04/e-tolls-exit-tech-yields/ They go down in history as what the residents and motorists of Gauteng province at large call a ‘nightmare.’ This is because the motorists from this province
Read moreNew Cyber Threats Emerge: Most Wanted Malware in Africa
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. has released the Global Threat Index for March 2024. Recent investigations have unveiled cybercriminals’ use files to distribute the Remote Access Trojan (RAT) Remcos, circumventing conventional security protocols. 8 African countries are among the top 20 countries most targeted by cyber criminals. These are Ethiopia
Read moreCyber Security Today, April 12, 2024 – A warning to Sisense customers, a new tactic for spreading the Raspberry Robin worm, and more
A warning to Sisense customers, a new tactic for spreading the Raspberry Robin worm, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday April 12th, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon. Organizations that use products from business analytics provider Sisense [SI-SENSE] are being told to reset user login credentials and digital keys.
Read moreKey factors that drive Mobile Financial services’ growth
The current situation for telcos is a tricky one – they face a market where traditional revenues are declining, and the market is uncertain. As such, any market that can generate additional revenue streams for operators is vital. Therefore, the mobile financial services (MFS) market is one of central importance,
Read moreEducation and Innovation Meet in Kigali
eLearning Africa, the continent’s foremost conference and exhibition on digital learning, training, and skills development will convene its 2024 edition from May 29th to 31st in Kigali, Rwanda. The Ministry of Education, Rwanda, will host this landmark event, bringing together an unprecedented gathering of experts, educators, policymakers, business leaders, and
Read moreRetail Revolution: 4 Trends Redefining the Retail Landscape
Physical retail businesses remain vital in the South African landscape, catering to many customer preferences. However, as eCommerce surges, these businesses face challenges competing with industry giants like Amazon. The trends outlined below are crucial considerations for thriving retail businesses in an increasingly online world. While not one-size-fits-all, these trends
Read moreIndia’s Exponent Energy brings 15-minute charging to passenger three-wheelers
India is getting an electric three-wheeler passenger vehicle that charges from 0 to 100% in 15 minutes. The launch of the new EV — a collaboration between auto manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility and battery-tech startup Exponent Energy — comes amid India’s ambition to electrify 80% of all its three-wheelers by
Read moreDiverting more backdoor disasters
In the wake of the XZ backdoor, Ben and Ryan unpack the security implications of relying on open-source software projects maintained by small teams. They also discuss the open-source nature of Linux, the high cost of education in the US, the value of open-source contributions for job seekers, and what
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