by Alicia Motubatse | Nov 5, 2025 | 2025
When Curiosity Exposed a “Smart” Secret A curious engineer’s experiment with a smart vacuum revealed a startling glimpse into the hidden world of connected devices. After purchasing a sleek, affordable robot vacuum, the engineer decided to monitor its network traffic....
by Alicia Motubatse | Oct 23, 2025 | 2025
Cyber Security Leads CIO Priorities in 2025 In 2025, cyber security and compliance have emerged as top priorities for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in South Africa, reflecting the growing urgency to safeguard digital infrastructure. A recent industry survey of 115...
by Alicia Motubatse | Oct 16, 2025 | 2025
Unencrypted Satellite Data: A Hidden Security Threat A recent study has uncovered a major cybersecurity vulnerability in satellite communications over North America. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Maryland found that...
by Alicia Motubatse | Oct 15, 2025 | 2025
Massive Discord Breach Leaks Thousands of Government ID Photos In a serious data breach, Discord has confirmed that approximately 70,000 users had their government-issued ID photos exposed after a third-party vendor used for age verification and support services was...
by Alicia Motubatse | Oct 10, 2025 | 2025
Schleswig-Holstein Says Goodbye to Microsoft: A Bold Leap Toward Digital Independence Schleswig-Holstein Pushes for Digital Independence by Ditching Microsoft Tools Schleswig-Holstein, one of Germany’s 16 federal states, has taken a major step in its mission to free...
by Alicia Motubatse | Oct 7, 2025 | 2025
Google Expands Email Encryption Across Providers Google is rolling out a major upgrade to Gmail security by enabling end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for emails sent to users on other email platforms, such as Outlook. Previously, this level of encryption was mostly...
