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Dodged a bullet here…
The recent revelation about the xz Utils backdoor attempt has sent shockwaves through the open-source community, highlighting a significant risk in the software supply chain. The non-technical version:In simple terms, a critical tool used by almost all Linux systems,...
The evolution of the organisational mission
More than Transformational? In the ever-evolving business landscape, organisations constantly seek ways to adapt and thrive. Traditionally, the focus has been on Transformational organisational behaviour - incremental changes aimed at improving efficiency and...
Why Sovereignty Matters – a South African Perspective
Just connectivity, or is it more? In light of recent internet outages in South Africa, the concept of sovereignty in technology has garnered increased attention. Ensuring sovereignty in technology refers to a nation's ability to maintain control over its digital...
Hackers using AI tools
Caught in the act On Thursday Reuters reported that State-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using tools from Microsoft-backed OpenAI to hone their skills and trick their targets. Microsoft successfully identified and thwarted these malicious...
AI robot for the Elderly and Disabled
So, today we are looking at a big upside … The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, particularly showcased by Figure 01 from OpenAI, offer invaluable assistance to the elderly and disabled communities. This cutting-edge AI robot has the...
You have agreed to this… and so have I.
If you are a WhatsApp User, this is for you. Most of us never read the Terms and Conditions When you sign up for a free service like WhatsApp, you may not realise that you're giving up certain rights to your content. In the case of WhatsApp, their terms of service...
Four Horsemen of the EMAIL apocalypse
Join us on a journey into the heart of darkness as we uncover the Four Horsemen of the Email Apocalypse. From the Bangladesh Bank heist to the Russian election interference, these incidents serve as chilling reminders of the perils that lurk in our inboxes: 1....
Top of the Pops in 2024: Cybersecurity
In a recent report from McKinsey & Company, Cybersecurity has emerged as the predominant tech concern for enterprise buyers, with an approximately 20 percent citing rate, a 50 percent increase from the previous year. Given the increasing amount of sensitive...
Meta accused of ‘massive, illegal’ data processing
According to CNN, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), an umbrella body for 45 consumer groups, said eight of the groups were filing complaints with their respective national data protection authorities Thursday, accusing Meta, the owner of WhatsApp, Facebook...