Facebook parent Meta has partnered with Microsoft to unveil its ChatGPT rival: the Llama 2 open source artificial intelligence (AI) model. According to a Microsoft blog post, the new free-to-use model enables developers and organisations to build generative AI-powered tools and experiences. Llama 2 will be distributed by Microsoft through its Azure cloud service and […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is exploring partnership and collaboration with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on how to institutionalise Cyber Security Insurance in the country. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa who led the Agency’s management team to the Commission on a courtesy visit reiterated the fact that the insurance cover […]
Read MoreNigeria is the second target for focal point for cyber threats, according to the latest data from the Kaspersky Security Network, even as African countries have increasingly become targets. The continent features prominently in the global top 100 for online threats, with Kenya ranked 35th, Nigeria 50th and South Africa 82nd. In the first quarter […]
Read MoreFor the first quarter of 2023 (Q1 2023) the share of users attacked with spyware in Nigeria South Africa and Kenya increased steadily. Kaspersky recorded an increase of 18,8% in South Africa, 12,9% in Kenya, and 14,6% in Nigeria from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023. Spyware continues to be a threat to users of different […]
Read MoreOrganisations are losing hundreds of millions of money due to fraud, error and negligence in software procurement and licence renewals. This is according to Leon Steyn, CEO of boutique IT sourcing and procurement firm Dante Deo, which recently commercialised its IT Renewals Service. Dante Deo’s team of legal, project management, IT asset management and procurement […]
Read MoreNigeria, Kenya and South Africa and Turkey are among the Middle East and Africa nations that saw a rise in phishing attacks in quarter one (Q1) of 2023, compared to Q1 of 2022. This is one of the insights revealed yesterday at the Kaspersky Cyber Security Weekend – META 2023 held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Now […]
Read MoreLillian Barnard has been named president for Microsoft Africa, a move the global technology company says is a milestone in its ongoing effort to drive impact on the continent. Barnard’s new role was announced yesterday with Microsoft saying it is deepening its commitment to accelerating customer transformation in Africa with new two key leadership appointments. […]
Read MoreMicrosoft 365 servers contain extremely sensitive information and most organisations simply cannot do without them for an extended period of time. Zero-day attacks, those attacks that take advantage of a vulnerability in software or firmware found by cyber criminals before a vendor can issue a fix, are one of the cyber criminal’s greatest advantages. Often […]
Read MoreData breaches continue to dominate headlines around the world. Recent findings analyzed by Atlas VPN reveal that as many as 45% of businesses had a data breach in the last 12 months. The data is based on a survey conducted by Kaspersky and B2B International on September 30, 2020. Researchers interviewed 4,179 businesses globally, with […]
Read MoreGlobal bank card payment transaction processor Mastercard is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to fend off cyber attacks, hacks and breaches to keep the digital ecosystem safe. In an interview with ITWeb, Robert Brine, director of cyber and intelligence solutions at Mastercard Southern Africa, said AI technology is now protecting consumers, merchants and banks, and […]
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