Key Cyberthreats- Trojan Spy, Ransomware: African Industries
According to statistics from Kaspersky, in the first quarter of 2024, the percentage of Industrial Control Systems- ICS computers globally on which malicious objects were blocked decreased by 1.3 percentage points- pp from the first quarter of the previous year, to 24.4%. However, in Africa, the prevalence of malware remained
Read moreStripe curbs its India ambitions over regulatory situation
Stripe, the world’s most valuable fintech startup, said on Friday that it will temporarily move to an invite-only model for new account sign-ups in India, calling the move “a tough decision” as it navigates the country’s evolving regulatory landscape. In a statement posted on its website, Stripe said businesses in
Read moreCan software startups that need $$$ avoid venture capital?
Today's episode is a chat with Benjamin Shestakofsky, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania with a focus on the ways in which digital technologies are affecting work and employment, organizations, and economic exchange. We discuss research from his new book which dives into the venture capital
Read moreAzentio Announces Appointment of New Chief Sales Officer
Rahul Arora has been appointed Chief Sales Officer at Azentio Software, overseeing sales expansion and growth in line with the company’s goals, thereby strengthening Azentio’s executive team. Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Arora said, “I am excited to join the team at Azentio as Chief Sales Officer. I
Read moreTop Tips for Expanding Your Tech Business in Africa
Africa is a rapidly growing market for technology businesses, with increasing digital adoption and a young, tech-savvy population. Expanding your tech business into Africa offers immense opportunities but also comes with unique challenges. With the right strategy, your business can successfully navigate this dynamic landscape and achieve significant growth. Infrastructure
Read moreVoice cloning of political figures is still easy as pie
The 2024 election is likely to be the first in which faked audio and video of candidates is a serious factor. As campaigns warm up, voters should be aware: voice clones of major political figures, from the President on down, get very little pushback from AI companies, as a new
Read moreWhy Budget-Friendly Smartphones are Perfect for Travelers
Did you know that 44% of people lose their smartphones due to theft while traveling? Given this alarming statistic, the IDA- International Drivers Association team suggests a practical solution: utilizing an inexpensive smartphone for your travels. Why it’s better to use a cheap smartphone when traveling According to IDA, “Travel
Read moreOneScreen.ai brings startup ads to billboards and NYC’s subway
When Alex Ewing was a kid growing up in Purcell, Oklahoma, he knew how close he was to home based on which billboards he could see out the car window. Now, as the CEO of OneScreen.ai, he’s helping startups like fintech Ramp and technical recruiter Karat advertise on billboards and
Read moreSpaceX sent Starship to orbit — the next launch will try to bring it back
SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket could take to the skies for the fourth time on June 5, with the primary objective of evaluating the second stage’s reusable heat shield as the vehicle tries to safely reenter the atmosphere for the first time. CEO Elon Musk“ said on his social media platform
Read moreBillionaire Groupon founder Eric Lefkofsky is back with another IPO: AI health tech Tempus
Eric Lefkofsky knows the public listing rodeo well and is about to enter it for a fourth time. The serial entrepreneur, whose net worth is estimated at nearly $4 billion, has already taken three businesses he’s founded public. Today he’s the founder of Tempus, a genomic testing and data analysis
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