Internet | HumanIPO

Internet, Page 149

Fri, January 18th, 05:16 · Tefo Mohapi

Data the new “cloud computing oil” according to UK’s Ovum

Cloud computing will continue growing in 2013, but will take another five years to develop into “adulthood”, according to UK based technology analyst company Ovum in a report, 2013 Trends to Watch: Cloud Computing. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 15:20 · Paul Adepoju

Amnesty International promotes youth understanding of poverty and human rights

Amnesty International has launched a new platform giving African youths and other users the opportunity to understand the nexus between poverty and human rights with RespectMyRights.org → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 13:42 · HumanIPO

Swartz case developments compromises on initial sentence announcements

The United States (US) government have issued a lighter sentence statement for deceased computer programmer Aaron Swartz after being accused of driving the convicted web freedom activist to suicide. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 12:42 · Kamau Mbote

Embassies across East Africa targeted in cyber attacks

A report by Kaspersky Lab has detailed how Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania were the targets of a cyber espionage network attacking computer networks of several international diplomatic agencies, mostly embassies. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 11:19 · Tom Jackson

Microsoft to replace Xbox Live voice chat with Skype

Reports are circulating that Microsoft is to place Skype at the centre of all its online-capable communication devices, meaning Xbox Live voice chat will be replaced on the next console. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 11:10 · Tefo Mohapi

Gartner names Kaspersky Lab as leader in the Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection

One of the world’s leading developers of secure content and threat management solutions, Kaspersky Lab, has been named a "Leader" in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the second year in a row. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 10:26 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s Interswitch promotes web payment security with Safetoken

Integrated payment and transaction processing company Interswitch has launched Safetoken in compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy concerning mandatory tokens for payments made online in Nigeria. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 09:45 · Tefo Mohapi

70 million Cisco Linksys routers at risk of newly discovered Zero-Day vulnerability

A zero-day vulnerability that allows hackers to gain remote access has been discovered in the popular Cisco Linksys range of routers. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 07:14 · HumanIPO

FNB supplies free Wikipedia access to help learners

South African students will have free access to Wikipedia after hours, courtesy of First National Bank (FNB) Connect’s new ADSL offer. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 13:45 · Tom Jackson

YouTube to broadcast AFCON opening ceremony

Google has announced that YouTube will broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opening ceremony and highlights through a dedicated channel. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 11:24 · Richard Cutcher

Kenya and Nigeria listed among countries using Internet surveillance and censorship technology

An American-made Internet surveillance and censorship technology is being deployed by governments in Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt, according to a Canadian civil rights group. → Read more
Tue, January 15th, 13:31 · Vincent Matinde

Huge Internet gender gap in Sub-Saharan Africa cause for alarm

Low Internet penetration among women and girls in developing countries is a major decelerator of their development and education, according to a new report by technology firm Intel. → Read more
Tue, January 15th, 11:01 · Tom Jackson

Google denies killing Botswanan donkey

Google has been forced to deny that its Street View vehicle killed a donkey in Botswana after an image of the prone animal appeared online. → Read more
Tue, January 15th, 09:31 · Kamau Mbote

Ericsson lands deal as supplier of 4G wireless network to Angola’s Unitel

Ericsson has been selected as the chief supplier of next generation 4G network to Angolan telecommunications firm Unitel. → Read more
Mon, January 14th, 18:14 · Gabriella Mulligan

Java update insufficient, say experts

The emergency update to Java software issued by creators Oracle Corp on Sunday is insufficient to protect against identity theft and cybercrimes, according to security experts. → Read more
Mon, January 14th, 14:00 · HumanIPO

Government partnerships the way to improve SA Internet access, says Skyrove CEO

Ellie Hagopian, Chief Executive at South African Wi-Fi hotspot supplier Skyrove, believes the government should partner with businesses and non-profit organisations to improve Internet access in the country. → Read more
Mon, January 14th, 08:39 · Elly Okutoyi

Kenya to launch strategic plan for faster broadband rollout

Kenya’s communications industry regulator the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has said it will next month launch the country’s National Broadband Strategy, a document detailing a roadmap towards integrating ICT into the national economy. → Read more
Mon, January 14th, 08:22 · Kamau Mbote

Microsoft to patch older Internet Explorer versions against attacks

Microsoft is today expected to release a new Internet Explorer patch for its older browser versions, which have reportedly experienced memory corruption issues, days after Google patched its browser Chrome to secure it from vulnerabilities. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 15:04 · Brandon Gregory

BEC optimistic about Malepa application

The Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is using the Malepa web-based application to process national examinations and is optimistic it will produce satisfactory results. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 14:07 · Tefo Mohapi

Experts advise users and companies worldwide to disable Oracle’s Java due to severe security flaw

Security experts, researchers and analysts have discovered a vulnerability in the widely used Java software that has the potential to allow hackers to access to your computer. → Read more