Pepkor Lifestyle consumer phone numbers exposed in data breach

Pepkor Lifestyle consumer phone numbers exposed in data breach

Pepkor Lifestyle has confirmed that customer phone numbers were compromised in a data security incident that occurred at its third-party SMS marketing provider, Mobiz. The data breach affects customers of Pepkor Lifestyle’s retail brands, which include Incredible, HiFi Corp, Russels, Bradlows, Rochester, and Sleepmasters. Read: Valve unveils Steam Frame, a wireless standalone VR headset Pepkor…

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Webinar to focus on securing passwords – still the leading cause of cyber incidents

Webinar to focus on securing passwords – still the leading cause of cyber incidents

Julien Berteraut Poor and compromised passwords remain a leading cause of cyber incidents worldwide, yet many organisations have not yet mastered the science of mitigating this risk. From weak and re-used credentials to compliance hurdles and endless help desk resets, poor password hygiene continues to leave organisations exposed to costly breaches, downtime and reputational damage….

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H3C and Tarsus ignite a new channel growth engine for Africa’s digital economy

H3C and Tarsus ignite a new channel growth engine for Africa’s digital economy

Success doesn’t happen in isolation. The partnership between H3C and Tarsus Distribution demonstrates how aligned vision and complementary strengths can create value that extends beyond any single company. The recent H3C digital tour partner event, hosted with Tarsus Distribution, brought this partnership to life. Designed around the theme “H3C + Tarsus + Partner = Success”,…

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Discovery Bank partners with Luno in SA for crypto trading

Discovery Bank partners with Luno in SA for crypto trading

The integration of cryptocurrencies into South Africa’s financial ecosystem is rapidly accelerating, marked by a significant new partnership: Discovery Bank has announced a deal with crypto platform Luno to allow its customers to trade digital assets directly online. Read: Valve unveils Steam Frame, a wireless standalone VR headset This move is the latest indication that…

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NVIDIA reports record revenue, dismisses AI bubble fears

NVIDIA reports record revenue, dismisses AI bubble fears

Jensen Huang, NVIDIA CEO and co-founder. NVIDIA has entered several key partnerships and shrugged off concerns of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble as it reports record revenue up 62% from a year ago in its third quarter to end-October. Nasdaq-listed NVIDIA overnight reported revenue of $57 billion (R980 billion) for the period, exceeding analysts’ expectations…

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Vox launches rewards programme to help households save more on everyday deals

Vox launches rewards programme to help households save more on everyday deals

Vox, one of South Africa’s leading internet and communications companies, has launched a free, tiered loyalty programme that rewards customers with instant value discounts across groceries, fast food, retail, travel, technology and education. Delivering everyday savings to customers, the programme launches with two tiers – bronze and silver – and is free for qualifying customers,…

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Cool Runnings | ITWeb

Cool Runnings | ITWeb

Whitespace: One of the halls at Africa Data Centres’ JHB1 building in Midrand. Datacentres all over the world are searching for ways to become greener and more efficient. This is also true of Africa Data Centres (ADC), which has facilities in Johannesburg and Cape Town, as well as Nairobi and Lagos. There are plans to…

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Study confirms South Africans love weak passwords almost as much as boerewors

Study confirms South Africans love weak passwords almost as much as boerewors

South Africans have spoken – and what they’ve said is deeply disappointing for anyone who cares about cybersecurity. Yes, “admin” is officially the most common password in South Africa in 2025, according to NordPass’s annual Top 200 Most Common Passwords report. It knocks off previous heavyweight champion “123456”, which slips to a still-embarrassing second place….

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WeBuyCars leverages tech but struggles with EV sales

WeBuyCars leverages tech but struggles with EV sales

WeBuyCars CEO Faan van der Walt. While pre-owned car dealer WeBuyCars is doubling down on advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and chatbots to sharpen its operations, the company continues to battle sluggish demand for electric vehicles (EVs). This is according to WeBuyCars CEO Faan van der Walt, speaking to ITWeb on Monday,…

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