Author: Brand Spot

Esport, or electronic sport, has experienced a huge boom in recent years. As the popularity grows, so does the amount of money invested in tournaments, attracting not only fans but also the interest of cybercriminals. Attacks can have a major impact on the running of tournaments, the reputation of organisers and the overall perception of esports as a serious industry. It is an important topic, especially at a time when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has voted to make esports officially part of the Olympic Games and have its own Olympics from 2025. The video games industry has long since…

By Erica Langhi, Associate Principal Solutions Architect, Red Hat As AI evolves alongside the expansion of cloud computing, it gains significantly enhanced capabilities for storage, processing and data management. Modern enterprises are capitalising on this by strategically integrating resources from on-premises, edge and cloud environments. This vital integration enables the deployment of powerful and efficient AI applications across various settings. Effective cloud integration also allows organisations to balance the crucial need for data security with the substantial computing power required to train and deploy sophisticated AI models. Achieving this balance is essential for optimising resource utilisation and improving operational efficiency…

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, is expanding its commitment to customers and channel partners with the launch of Sophos Customer Success. The new program features a team of experts who support customers throughout their post-sales experience with ongoing security resources and alerts, webinars and other educational information about cyberattacks, such as ransomware and data breaches. Sophos Customer Success also provides guidance on how organizations can maximize their current investment and expand their strategic defenses with other layers of Sophos’ portfolio solutions, including Managed Detection and Response [MDR] services, and endpoint, network, email, and cloud…

The Moov Blockchain Bootcamp is set to be a landmark event, offering a comprehensive educational experience for blockchain enthusiasts and professionals. CoinEx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, will play a pivotal role in this highly anticipated bootcamp by hosting a dedicated session to showcase the unique features and benefits of their platform. Attendees can look forward to engaging live demonstrations and interactive activations designed to deepen their understanding of CoinEx and its potential to enhance their blockchain journey. This collaboration highlights CoinEx’s commitment to advancing blockchain education and providing valuable insights to the community. A major highlight of the bootcamp will be…

A not-to-be-missed highlight of Datacentrix’s much anticipated Showcase event will be the special Digital Experience Lab, which will draw on elements of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide delegates with an immersive experience, set to engage all senses. Datacentrix Showcase 2024 will take place on Thursday 22 August 2024 at Montecasino in Johannesburg. Says Arno Hanekom, Digital Strategist at Datacentrix: “The Datacentrix Showcase promises to be an excellent source of content, with compelling presentations from industry specialists on relevant use case deployments. However, there’s an Asian proverb that says: ‘Better to see something once, than to hear about…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become more than a buzzword in today’s digital age, promising to revolutionize various sectors, from healthcare to entertainment. As a leader in technological innovation, Samsung is at the forefront of integrating AI into everyday life, enhancing user experiences, and paving the way for a brighter future. What is Artificial intelligence (AI)? AI is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. AI is the ability of a computer, including mobile phones, to perform functions like human beings or even better. Undoubtedly, as the world increasingly adopts and integrates…

By Wojtek Piorko, managing director for Africa at Vertiv There’s no doubt, across any industry, that Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is here to stay. The use cases for AI are virtually limitless, from breakthroughs in medicine and enhanced farming techniques, to high-accuracy fraud prevention and personalised education. It is heartening to see that there is opportunity for great development within Africa. In fact, a paper published in late 2023 by Access Partnership stated that AI is already being used with significant effect in Africa, to help address challenges such as predicting natural disasters, like floods and earthquakes, as well as…

By Bryan Hamman, regional director for Africa at NETSCOUT Just two weeks after a major global IT failure rendered millions of computer systems inaccessible, another ten-hour outage, this time as the result of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, recently affected users of the same global organisation across multiple regions. Once again, this incident impacted businesses within many sectors, including retail, financial services and utilities, amongst others. Earlier in July, Africa felt the repercussions of the initial outage, albeit to a lesser degree than in the UK, Europe and the USA. Air travel was disrupted with the cancellation and…

Sophos has released a new dark web report, “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs,” which details how cybercriminals are weaponizing stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This includes sharing the contact details or doxing the family members of targeted CEOs and business owners, as well as threatening to report any information about illegal business activities uncovered in stolen data to the authorities.  In the report, Sophos X-Ops shares posts found on the dark web that show how ransomware gangs refer to their targets as “irresponsible and negligent,” and in some cases, encourage…

Anthony Hutia, Head of Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics East Africa Cybersecurity is a significant and growing threat in today’s digital world. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, global cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, up from $3 trillion in 2015. This alarming growth highlights the increasing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks. These statistics underscore the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and maintain trust in digital systems. Cyber security threats come in multiple forms such as malware or phishing attacks, but they are often invisible to the victim until it’s…