What is API & What role does it play in cybersecurity?
In the fast-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the intersection of technology and security has become imperative. Within this dynamic realm, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have risen to prominence as a linchpin in fortifying our digital defenses. APIs have become the backbone of modern applications, propelling the digital ecosystem forward. Their pivotal
Read MoreCyber Security Today, Nov. 6, 2023 – Okta employee faulted for HAR hack, another US school board’s data stolen, and more
On Okta employee is faulted for a hack that led to the exposure of HAR files, another U.S. school board’s data is stolen, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, November 6th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. An
Read MoreChipper Cash and Visa Strengthen Partnership to Boost Financial Inclusivity in Africa
Chipper Cash has had a longstanding partnership with Visa since 2021, which initially aimed to bring the Chipper Card to the market. Through this collaboration, Chipper’s customers utilized the Visa network for global payments. Recently, Chipper has issued over a million cards, becoming Africa’s largest provider of virtual cards. This
Read MoreBored Ape NFT event attendees report ‘severe eye burn’
Several event attendees saught medical attention after experiencing eye and skin injuries. | Image: @CryptoJune777 / Yuga Labs Several people have reported experiencing eye pain, vision problems, and sunburnt skin on Sunday after attending ApeFest, a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection event in Hong Kong that ran from November
Read MoreWhy should you become a Sponsor at Healthcare Innovation Summit 2023?
The healthcare sector is an industry providing the most essential services in our society today. Rapid technological advancements have aided multiple healthcare facilities and practitioners in transitioning into a digitally advanced world. The transition has brought about improvements which have greatly benefited both the public and private healthcare sectors from
Read MoreHashtag Trending Nov.6-Cost of one day of global internet outage; New chatbot claims unparalleled privacy; SolarWinds security chief facing potential legal jeopardy
How much would one day of internet outage cost for the entire world? Brave new AI chatbot emphasizes privacy. Microsoft makes it harder to turn off Copilot, a recent hack is blamed on an employee’s personal Google account and SolarWinds security chief is the latest to face potential legal jeopardy.
Read MoreDaytona wants to be an enterprise-grade GitHub Codespaces
A new company is setting out “fill the enterprise void” left by GitHub Codespaces,” with a platform that enables companies to bring all their development environment endeavors in-house. Cloud-based coding is all the rage, a trend that that has accelerated in recent years with the introduction of browser-based integrated developer
Read MoreDaye now offers tampon-based STI screening — starting in the UK
UK femcare-turned-gynaecological-health startup, Daye, has expanded its tampon-based home screening service to add STI testing. The startup is billing this “non-invasive screening” service for sexually transmitted infections as a “world first”. The “STI Diagnostic Tampon” service uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing tech to detect the presence of pathogens. Daye
Read MoreHealthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023: Key Topics
The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023 is a premier event that will bring together healthcare leaders, experts, and innovators from across the continent and beyond. The summit will occur on November 29th and 30th at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The summit’s theme is “Leveraging Technology to
Read MoreTarsus On Demand’s Key Strategies for Cloud Success
As technological advancements and market dynamics continue to evolve, staying ahead of the curve is no easy feat. For Senzo Mbhele, Managing Director at Tarsus On Demand, the vision for the future is rooted in the belief that a successful business should be built ‘for the people, by the people’.
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