17 stories
A quiet panic is rippling through South Africa's financial sector as Anthropic's frontier AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, forces banks onto high alert and reshapes cyber defence across the continent.
May 24, 2026 · 7 min
As generative AI lowers the barrier to entry for synthetic media, the traditional "trust but verify" model for enterprise data has collapsed. The Origin of Intelligence is now the primary battleground for modern security.
May 19, 2026 · 2 min
In recent years, the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence across Africa has been a driver of innovation and economic growth. From simplified content creation to educational tools, AI is transforming the landscape. However, this technology has also introduced a powerful and insidious new challenge: the erosion of digital trust. As synthetic media and AI-generated content […]
Mar 29, 2026 · 3 min
SANDTON, South Africa – There is a silent predator lurking in the inboxes of South Africa’s top executives, and it doesn’t arrive with a “bad link” or a suspicious attachment. It arrives with the perfect tone, the correct corporate jargon, and a terrifying sense of urgency that mimics a CEO or CFO with 94.7% accuracy. […]
Mar 24, 2026 · 3 min
A sophisticated, high-stakes fraud scheme is once again circulating via email and messaging apps, specifically targeting entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across Africa. This latest iteration, known to cybersecurity experts as the “Herbal Oil” or “Seed” scam, uses a polished, professional script designed to manipulate business instincts. It promises massive quarterly profits
Mar 20, 2026 · 4 min
Ever wondered how to get an instant “gut check” on text without sending a single byte of data to a server? Privacy and speed are no longer at odds. We’ve introduced the Local Machine Learning Analysis tab on SapienQ.app, designed for those moments when you need a fast, privacy-first, and lightweight evaluation of content. How […]
Mar 18, 2026 · 1 min
For the past few years, artificial intelligence across the continent has felt a bit like a futuristic promise, exciting in theory, but often confined to experimental chatbots and pilot programs. However, as we cross the first quarter of 2026, the narrative is shifting. We are no longer just “talking” to AI; we are putting it […]
Mar 16, 2026 · 3 min
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is the bedrock of a safe business—but it’s only the beginning. To truly thrive, companies must move beyond mere protection and focus on building a robust, future-proof technological foundation. At Alpha Nitrom, we specialise in more than just defence. We offer a full suite of integrated services designed to work […]
Jan 15, 2026 · 2 min
For owners of newer Huawei and Honor hardware, the “Google Gap” has long been the primary hurdle to a seamless user experience. However, as we head into the final weeks of 2025, the landscape has shifted from experimental workarounds to stable, daily-driver solutions. At the forefront of this evolution is GBox (Google Box). In this […]
Jan 11, 2026 · 2 min
In an era where data is the new currency, the “landscape” of business is no longer just physical—it is digital. At Alpha Nitrom, we believe that protecting your digital assets isn’t just a technical requirement; it’s a fundamental pillar of business continuity. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, staying ahead of bad actors requires more […]
Jan 10, 2026 · 2 min
Seacom, a submarine cable operator, has introduced its new low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite service aimed at enterprises. This move signifies the company’s expansion beyond its traditional cable services. Eutelsat, Paratus, and OneWeb are other providers of LEO satellite services in South Africa. According to Seacom, this new service represents a significant advancement in connectivity within […]
Apr 17, 2024 · 2 min
Experts from Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky have discovered an undetected backdoor program called “SessionManager” set up as a malicious module in Internet Information Services (IIS), a popular Microsoft-published web server. Once propagated, SessionManager enables a wide range of malicious activities, from collecting emails to taking complete control of the victim’s infrastructure. First ex
Jul 5, 2022 · 3 min
