Dutch man suspected in ShinyHunters hacking probe to appear in Rotterdam court
Dutch police arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in the ShinyHunters hacking probe; he will appear in Rotterdam court on 29 September 2026.
Dutch police arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in the ShinyHunters hacking probe; he will appear in Rotterdam court on 29 September 2026.
A Stanford Digital Economy Lab study published on 12 August 2026 found that employment among workers aged 22–25 in AI-exposed occupations in the United States is about 19% below where it would be had it tracked less-exposed peers, with the gap widening steadily since researchers first documented it in August...
A cybersecurity researcher known as P4x has successfully infiltrated North Korean state-sponsored systems, uncovering evidence of a sprawling campaign that has compromised hundreds of networks globally. The retaliatory action followed a targeted effort by North Korean hackers to compromise the machines of Western security professionals, an operation first brought to...
Security researchers at Zenity Labs have identified critical vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser that could allow malicious actors to hijack user accounts to send phishing messages via WhatsApp. The exploit, presented at the Black Hat USA 2026 conference on 5 August, utilises a “PleaseFix” attack chain to bypass established...
Amazon Leo, the satellite broadband project formerly known as Project Kuiper, has announced a strategic partnership with South Africa’s largest fixed internet service provider, Herotel, to launch a new satellite internet service branded as “evry” by 2027. This collaboration aims to extend high-speed connectivity to rural areas, farming communities, and...
Businesses across South Africa are transitioning away from the initial debate over cloud adoption, with professional focus now firmly fixed on the complex execution and strategic optimisation of these digital environments. Following the aggressive migration trends of the 2010s, industries are finding that the primary challenge is no longer moving...
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) will host its inaugural Workforce Intelligence Conference on 30 October 2026 at the Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg. The event is set to focus on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the national ICT sector, specifically addressing concerns regarding job displacement...
A new digital initiative aims to address South Africa’s urgent youth unemployment crisis by providing a free-to-use mobile platform that links young people to job placements, bursaries, and training opportunities. With national youth unemployment for those aged 15-24 currently sitting at 60.9%, the platform serves as a vital tool for...
South African enterprises are facing a growing customer service challenge as consumers increasingly bypass company-specific AI chatbots in favour of more versatile, general-purpose models like ChatGPT. This shift is driven by the perceived limitations of corporate tools, which often fail to match the semantic understanding and conversational fluidity that users...
Fidji Simo, the CEO of AGI Deployment at OpenAI, is stepping down from her full-time position effective immediately, following an extended three-month medical leave. The high-profile technology executive, who joined the artificial intelligence company in 2025, will transition into a part-time advisory role to support the company as it navigates...
Organisations adopting generative artificial intelligence are increasingly contending with the systemic risks of “swamps,” “kingdoms,” and “oracles” within their digital infrastructure. These metaphors describe the common pitfalls of unmanaged data lakes, siloed corporate departments, and opaque predictive AI models that lack transparency. Addressing The Governance Debt As enterprises transition from...
Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has publicly accused anonymous parties of active lobbying to prevent the entry of Starlink into the South African telecommunications market. During recent parliamentary engagements, the Minister signalled his firm intent to bypass regulatory bottlenecks that have stalled the satellite internet provider’s local launch. Regulatory Friction And...
Cape Town-based drone pilot Luke Bell has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the longest multirotor drone flight, completing a sustained mission of 4 hours, 21 minutes, and 39 seconds. The record-breaking flight was conducted on a farm outside Cape Town, where the performance was monitored and verified...
Smaller, open-access fibre network operators (FNOs) are consistently outperforming major, established telecommunications providers in South African customer satisfaction rankings. Data from the 2024 Deltek/MyBroadband fibre survey reveals that providers such as Lightstruck, Zoom Fibre, and Link Layer are currently scoring higher than traditional infrastructure giants in key metrics including network...
South Africa’s aspirations to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence face significant domestic hurdles, primarily driven by energy insecurity, insufficient broadband penetration, and the persistent digital divide. While the government published an ethical AI framework in May 2024, industry analysts warn that the country remains constrained by...
The United States Commerce Department has officially removed export restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 artificial intelligence models, effective 30 June 2026. The decision reverses a directive issued on 12 June 2026, which had originally required the company to obtain government authorisation before granting foreign nationals access to...
The United States government has officially lifted export controls on Anthropic’s advanced artificial intelligence models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, effective 30 June 2026. This decision follows weeks of intense review after regulators initially imposed the restrictions due to security vulnerabilities identified within the software. Investigation And Resolution The...
South African technology company LSD Open is challenging the conventional financial models of enterprise cloud migration by advocating for containerised, open-source delivery instead of expensive “lift and shift” strategies. Founded in 2005, the firm provides modernisation services designed to move traditional legacy infrastructure into containerised ecosystems, effectively lowering the barrier...
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) is set to host its inaugural Workforce Intelligence Conference on 30 October 2026 in Johannesburg. The event aims to address the rapid integration of artificial intelligence within the sector and its subsequent influence on recruitment, job security, and professional development. Addressing...
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has officially launched its annual ICT Skills Development Survey for 2026. The research initiative aims to assess how the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing employment trends and the specific competency requirements within the South African information and communications...
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into a fatal road accident involving a Tesla Cybertruck in Texas. The incident, which occurred in July 2024, resulted in the death of a pedestrian after being struck by the vehicle. Regulatory Scrutiny Of Driver-Assistance Systems...
Meta has suspended its internal employee-tracking program following a significant security incident involving the unauthorised access and potential exposure of sensitive data. The company confirmed the pause as it initiates a comprehensive review of internal security protocols and data privacy compliance. Security Breach And System Audit The security incident reportedly...
OpenAI has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This filing comes shortly after Anthropic filed for its IPO, showcasing a competitive landscape in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Valuation Insights and Market Implications OpenAI’s valuation stands at approximately $852 billion,...
Meta has removed its face-recognition technology, identified as ‘NameTag,’ from the companion app for its smart glasses following a report by WIRED. This feature, designed to identify individuals captured by the glasses’ camera, was intended to alert users upon recognition, contributing to privacy concerns. Timeline of Events In 2021, Meta...