Ransomware infects thousands of Apple Macs
San Francisco – The first widespread ransomware attack on Apple computers is drawing attention to a growing and lucrative corner of the hacking underworld where attackers encrypt and hold data hostage until they are paid to unlock the information. Continue Reading…
BBM facelift to offset reduced OS support
BlackBerry will improve BBM, in an attempt to create a more attractive alternative to Facebook-owned WhatsApp. Continue Reading…
Concerns over damage caused by FTTH
Fibre is the way to go. That is not up for debate. Quicker downloads, less buffer time when streaming and seamless online video chats are all perks of having faster Internet. So, for those who can afford to have fibre installed, it’s a no-brainer. Continue Reading…
How much money the SA government blows on travel every year
National and provincial government spends approximately R10 billion annually on travel and subsistence. Continue Reading…
How much money the telecoms industry is worth in South Africa
Data published by StatsSA shows that total income for the post and telecommunications industry in South Africa in 2013 was R276.3 billion. Continue reading…
How much data does ShowMax use ?
When given the option to read a news article or read a how-to manual verses pushing the Play button to watch the same content in a video format, most people opt for the latter. Continue reading…
64% of South Africans have faced online theft
Almost two thirds of people in South Africa have faced online threats involving attempted money theft, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International. Continue reading….
Drowning rand to impact PC prices
The declining rand could see a sharp increase in the price of laptops, says a local retailer.
“Since early September the rand has lost another 8% against the dollar, making it possible that laptop prices will be hiked from 15% this year to around 20%,” said Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company. Continue reading…
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10 things South Africans businesses are most stressed about in 2017
Aside from political uncertainty, a tough local and global economy and increasing cyber threats, South African businesses are now also stressing about the weather in 2017. This is according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer for 2017, which gauges the biggest worries and risks faced by businesses across the globe. Globally, businesses are becoming increasingly worried about the […]
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Top 7 ways to safeguard your business from cyber criminals
If the 2013 Norton Report on the scale of cyber-crime in South Africa is anything to go by, it is obvious that cyber-crime has reached levels of high proportions in South Africa and any business no matter how small or big cannot afford to turn a blind eye. To pray and hope that your system will never be tempered with by these sophisticated […]
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SA is Africa’s top Cybercrime target: Cisco
Cisco Annual Security report said that “today’s attackers launch more sophisticated‚ bold and resilient campaigns”. Greg Griessel‚ Consulting Systems Engineer Security Solutions at Cisco South Africa‚ said: “Cyber criminals are getting smarter and employing a number of personalised tactics‚ which places businesses at greater risk. Continue Reading…
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Could Wi-Fi be making you sick?
Electromagnetic fields are all around us. They are a part of our natural environment, produced by the Earth and the sun. But they are also becoming increasingly prominent with advancements in technology, such that we are surrounded daily by many different sources of electromagnetic energy. Continue Reading…
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Info-Byte website update
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Windows 10 Launched
Windows 10 launched globally on 29 July, with Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 users, as well as Windows Insiders, all starting to receive their free upgrade to the new OS. Here’s our round-up of everything you need to know about Windows 10. • Windows 10 started rolling out on 29 July 2015 as a phased […]
