Ex-communications minister targeted in WhatsApp hack
Former communications minister Nomvula Mokonyane’s WhatsApp was hacked. Here’s what we know about the breach
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TikTok shuts down in the US and we picked the best social reactions
TikTok goes dark in the US as the nationwide ban takes effect, but President-elect Trump hints at a possible 90-day extension to reinstate the app.
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Donald Trump hints at delaying US TikTok ban by 90 days
President-elect Donald Trump hints at delaying TikTok’s nationwide ban by 90 days, giving the app’s Chinese owners more time to comply with US law.
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Facebook helped Netflix spy users’ private messages, antitrust lawsuit claims
A lawsuit alleges Facebook allowed Netflix access to users’ private messages in exchange for data.
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ByteDance faced with ultimatum after US Houses passes ‘TikTok ban’ Bill
ByteDance must divest from US operations or face a ban, as the ‘TikTok ban’ Bill passes the US House.
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CSIR partners with Take Note IT for ‘Cyber Excellence Academy’ launch
The Cyber Excellence Academy aims to revolutionise the cybersecurity landscape by empowering people with knowledge on digital threats.
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Filecoin: A Decentralised Storage Network for Data Retrieval and Distribution
The demand for decentralised storage networks has increased significantly due to the increasing number of apps that require secure storage.
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TikTok rolls out new screen time limit features for teen users
TikTok users aged 18 and below will be actively encouraged to limit usage with the screen time tool.
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Here’s why Conservative Party MPs want TikTok banned in the UK
TikTok ‘is the ultimate data source for anyone with hostile efforts,’ says the chair of the UK’s foreign affairs committee, Alicia Kearns, a Conservative MP amid concerns about China.
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The Digital Age and Cybersecurity: Has Technological Advancement Jeopardised our Privacy?
Here’s how technology advancements threaten your internet safety.
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How to enable a Two-step Verification to secure your WhatsApp account
Did you know that you can make your WhatsApp even more secure with Two-step Verification? Here’s how you can enable the feature.
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TikTok tightens safety and privacy for teens on the app
TikTok is adding a pop-up that will appear when teens under 16 publish on the app, asking who can watch their videos.
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Transfer Your Information: Facebook adds new updates to the feature
The new Facebook updates to the TYI tool include filters that allow people to more precisely select the data they want to transfer.
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Instagram Limits: Use these new features to prevent abuse
The new set of features, which include Limits, will protect users against potential abusers and bullies.