Netstar data dumped online after it defies ransom demand

Netstar data dumped online after it defies ransom demand

Netstar uses GPS/GSM and radio-frequency networks, backed by ground and air recovery teams. Vehicle tracking firm Netstar has confirmed suffering a “cyber incident”, which resulted in hackers publishing its data online. This, after MyBroadband yesterday reported that the company suffered a possible ransomware attack from a group called INC Ransom. A subsidiary of JSE-listed Altron,…

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New online resource to gauge govt reform progress

New online resource to gauge govt reform progress

Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa. Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has introduced an online platform to monitor and assess the progress of key government reforms that impact business and economic growth. The BLSA is an independent association that represents the interests of major corporations in the country, engaging key players in South…

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Queer, female journalists face online harassment

Queer, female journalists face online harassment

The MDDA called for action to create safer digital spaces for female and queer journalists. Online harassment remains a significant threat to female and queer journalists, and these incidents are often met with inadequate intervention. This was one of the main points highlighted at a workshop discussing online gender-based violence (OGBV) against journalists, hosted by…

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Business lobby launches online policy reform tracker

Business lobby launches online policy reform tracker

Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso Business Leadership South Africa has built an online platform to help monitor and assess progress in implementing what the organisation has identified as “key governmental reforms” that impact the business environment and economic growth. Named the BLSA Reform Tracker, the platform evaluates nearly 240 reform deliverables across three…

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One year on, the LG online store has become a go-to for South African shoppers

One year on, the LG online store has become a go-to for South African shoppers

The landscape of South African retail continues its rapid digital evolution, with consumers increasingly seeking convenience and direct access to their favourite brands. As LG’s Online Brand Shop marks its first anniversary, it has quickly established itself as a significant player in this shift, reflecting a growing consumer preference for direct-to-consumer tech purchases. This trend…

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TFG’s online strategy pays off as Bash shines

TFG’s online strategy pays off as Bash shines

Good growth at online fashion retailer Bash has helped lift the contribution to The Foschini Group’s Africa sales to 7%, the retail group said in a trading update on Thursday. The financial update, for the three-month period ended 28 June 2025, said TFG’s Africa online sales jumped by 40.2% year on year, driven mainly by…

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KnowBe4 Collaborates With Microsoft To Tackle Risky Online Behaviors

KnowBe4 Collaborates With Microsoft To Tackle Risky Online Behaviors

KnowBe4, a cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a new collaboration with Microsoft to integrate KnowBe4 SecurityCoach with the Microsoft Edge for Business browser. Browser security threats are increasing and global cybersecurity professionals should consider taking measures to reduce risk. A report by Menlo Security revealed a 140% increase in browser-based…

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