Malware targets banking systems, users

A significant new malware threat targeting online banking systems and their customers was detected by Kaspersky Lab’s security analysts towards the end of 2014. Identified as an evolution of the infamous ZeuS Trojan, Trojan-Banker.Win32.Chthonic, or Chthonic for...

Will oil price drive an SA turnaround?

Recent drastic declines in the international oil price and the resultant sharp cuts in the local petrol price could herald a sharp turnaround in South Africa’s more immediate fortunes, says Old Mutual Investment Group. And this sharp fall, if sustained, will have a...

Consumers want more from shared data

Consumers will demand more from shared data plans in the future. This is according to a report, Embracing Data Sharing, where Ericsson ConsumerLab looks at shared data plans and how the introduction of such plans has impacted consumer behaviour, as well as triggers...

Can SA get into the selfie record books?

Samsung Electronics South Africa has joined forces with Guinness World Records to attempt the coveted title for the most contributions to an online album of self-portrait photographs (selfies) in 24 hours. The attempt will take place at Sandton City in Johannesburg...

Free WiFi drives Tshwane citizen journalism

Citizen journalism using video news is rapidly growing in the City of Tshwane on the back of free WiFi TV, a video-on-demand service distributed over the Tshwane Free WiFi network. The WiFi TV service offers five channels and hosts content created by young film-makers...