Cyber attacks on South African firms jumped 36% year-on-year, even as breach costs and response times show signs of improvement.
The airline’s technical team began software installation work early on Sunday, deploying teams to meet the urgent compliance directive.
The department wants a service provider to mediate the ongoing “excessive pricing” dispute between the state-owned companies.
MultiChoice pumps R407m into local tech start-ups
In this week's tech news roundup, Video entertainment firm MultiChoice has, to date, invested R407 million in South African tech start-ups through its innovation fund. The MultiChoice Innovation Fund, which was launched in 2012, seeks to drive transformation in South Africa’s economy by supporting black-, women- and youth-owned enterprises in high-growth sectors, such as fintech, healthtech, edutech, broadcast technology and emerging digital media. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #multichoice #healthtech https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/WnpNgq212l3MVrGd News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/multichoice-pumps-r407m-into-local-tech-start-ups/Pero3MZ39EgqQb6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/bolt-intros-flight-tracking-feature-for-travellers/PmxVE7KE6N9qQY85 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ramaphosa-order
Home affairs enables more citizens to shift to smart IDs
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There is presently no evidence its customer data or financial management systems were compromised, says the airline.
SAA hit by cyber attack
In this week's tech news roundup, South African Airways (SAA) has become the latest organisation to fall victim to a cyber attack. In a statement released, the flagship carrier of South Africa says it has been impacted by a significant cyber incident that began on Saturday, 3 May. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #SAA #cybersecurity News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/exclusive-former-ceo-disputes-dismissal-drags-fpb-to-ccma/5yONP7Er6JyMXWrb https://www.itweb.co.za/article/saa-hit-by-cyber-attack/wbrpOMg2XzN7DLZn https://www.itweb.co.za/article/new-africa-data-centres-ceo-targets-top-it-talent/KjlyrvwB4Wmqk6am https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sita-denies-its-to-blame-for-nearly-all-home-affairs-ict-issues/PmxVEMKE6AOvQY85 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-lawyers-defendants-turn-to-genai-as-ind
South African Airways confirms a breach temporarily disrupted access to the airline’s website, mobile application and several internal operational systems.
The province believes an electronic system will ensure proper sourcing management and allow for supplier rotation.
The State IT Agency aims to give its training arm enough of a boost to warrant accreditation with MICT SETA and the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations.
This week’s top tenders see SA’s National Roads Agency rush to receive tender submissions before the year closes.
The agency is looking for recruitment services to assist it with some of the top 100 positions in the IT and SCM fields.
The telephony group says William Mzimba (53) will retire at the end of September, and it will announce his successor “in due course”.
This week’s top tenders see national and provincial departments taking centre stage, with a variety of tech requests.
Jarana joins Mobax, a telecommunications company, as shareholder and the group chairperson.