CISA and allied governments are warning users to secure their routers as Russian state-backed hackers continue compromising the devices and turning them into proxy nodes to disguise attacks against critical infrastructure. The advisory urges users to disable outdated SNMP versions, use strong passwords, update firmware, and turn off unnecessary router services to reduce the risk of being swept...

The PIC suspends CEO Patrick Dlamini amid serious whistleblower allegations, highlighting ongoing governance issues that challenge South Africa’s largest asset manager.

German textile firm ZEGO has filed for insolvency and is blaming a March cyberattack that shut down production for nearly six weeks. “ZEGO’s filing adds another name to the short but growing list of companies that say a digital break-in was commercially fatal to their business,” reports The Register. From the report: In a notice to customers and suppliers, the organization said it had exhausted...

While officials spin tales of progress, an apex court ruling highlights Cape Town’s lack of inner-city housing delivery over the last eight years.

Ministers and higher education leaders argue that funds should be paid directly to students and institutions, bypassing the embattled scheme entirely – with good reason.

A coalition of 12 states led by California is suing to block the $111 billion Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. merger, arguing it would reduce competition in theatrical distribution, blockbuster films, and basic cable licensing. The challenge (PDF) defies the DOJ’s approval of the deal. Variety reports: The coalition, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alleges that the $111 billion...

With data provided by app companies, cities can better solve the delivery bike problem through targeted planning that in a short time can provide amenities that offer better working conditions for drivers.