Nowhere to hide as Sars ramps up its use of smart tools
Sars is employing artificial intelligence and data analysis to detect tax fraud and improve efficiency in assessing taxpayers.
Technologically Speaking
Does AI dream of electric sheep? Magistrate cautions against blind trust in AI-generated content
Fictitious judgments sourced from ChatGPT leave a team of lawyers red-faced, highlighting the potential pitfalls of generative AI and the need for caution.
Gizzu portable power stations recalled after overheating poses a potential fire risk
Advice on identifying possible problem units and using a lithium-ion battery safely to prevent it from degrading rapidly.
Huge increase in backdoor malware in South Africa, says Kaspersky
The incidence of South African businesses that came under attack from a particularly dangerous type of malware increased by 140% between the first and second quarters of this year, according to cybersecurity and […]
UK award sets up Videosign for new growth trajectory
Videosign, the unique online meeting platform that allows for e-commissioning and the remote witnessing of signatures, is set to enter a new growth phase after winning the Innovation and Technology Award at the […]
When does an organisation need prior authorisation before processing information?
From 1 February next year, organisations that process certain types of information will have to obtain prior authorisation from the Information Regulator (IR). This will affect, among others, organisations that conduct credit or […]
When does an organisation need prior authorisation before processing information?
From 1 February next year, organisations that process certain types of information will have to obtain prior authorisation from the Information Regulator (IR). This will affect, among others, organisations that conduct credit or […]
‘Getting the basics right protects against 98% of cyber threats’
Implementing basic cyber security “hygiene” will protect organisations from 98% of cyber threats and help them to prepare for new threats as technology advances, says Microsoft’s 2021 Digital Defense Report. Technology is an […]
‘Getting the basics right protects against 98% of cyber threats’
Implementing basic cyber security “hygiene” will protect organisations from 98% of cyber threats and help them to prepare for new threats as technology advances, says Microsoft’s 2021 Digital Defense Report. Technology is an […]
Information Regulator publishes proposed amendments to POPIA
The Information Regulator (IR) has finally published the proposed amendments to the regulations issued in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). It has also published the Rules of Procedure governing […]
Information Regulator publishes a guide on how to use PAIA
The Information Regulator published, on 12 October, its guide on how to use the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), in each of South Africa’s 11 official languages. The PAIA Guide has […]
Which puts you most at risk of fraud: online, mobile or app?
You’re most at risk of becoming a victim of digital banking fraud if you use a mobile device – but the risks are much lower if you use a banking app. And online […]
‘Digital load shedding’ will be bad news for remote workers
Millions of South Africans who rely on the quality of their cellular networks to work remotely will be in for a huge shock at the end of November if Icasa presses ahead with […]
Cybercriminals breach data records of 1.4 million consumers
In South Africa’s latest major data breach, it has emerged that cybercriminals accessed the personal records of more than 1.4 million consumers and employees in a ransomware attack on the servers of Debt-IN […]
Threats and opportunities in changing insurance landscape
A dominant theme in this year’s Santam Insurance Barometer is how the rapid adoption of technology is changing the insurance landscape, and insurers and intermediaries need to be aware of the potential opportunities […]
Threats and opportunities in changing insurance landscape
A dominant theme in this year’s Santam Insurance Barometer is how the rapid adoption of technology is changing the insurance landscape, and insurers and intermediaries need to be aware of the potential opportunities […]
Are great expectations by HNW investors misplaced?
High-net-worth South African investors are hugely optimistic about what their investments will return over the next five years, expecting an average annual return of 15.2% during this period, an increase of 2.5% since […]
