In 2012, there will be more targeted 'spear phishing' attacks on specific employees within the enterprise, says RSA.
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DTI leaves consumers hanging
The National Consumer Commission is still waiting for R5 million to build an in-house registry.
South Africans are at the mercy of unwanted direct marketing messages, as the DTI has yet to fund a national opt-out database.
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e-Business
Google 'takes action' in Kenya
The company does not specify what action it took after its staff were bust pilfering a rival firm's database.
Electronic Billing and Marketing
Facebook IPO is biggest ever tech listing
The social network giant files its initial public offering paperwork, indicating it seeks to raise $5 billion.
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Banks discredit 22seven
SA's “big four” banks speak out unanimously against the notion of a third-party financial management site.
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Reuters unveils social hub
The news service introduces a social news aggregator, listing the most talked about stories on the Internet.
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Review: Samsung D8000 Smart TV
The D8000 offers Internet browsing, preloaded apps and an excellent viewing experience – if you can part with R50 000.
Web 2.0
Users choose Facebook over cigarettes, alcohol
A study reveals that all resistance crumbles when it comes to withstanding the desire to check Facebook.
Web 2.0
Google+ expected to hit 100m users
The social networking site is growing at a rate of 750 000 users per day, according to unofficial reports.
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