South Africa’s ATM network faces its biggest overhaul in decades
TechCentral, 16 Oct 2026
The Reserve Bank wants all of South Africa's ATMs white-labelled, with free transactions below a threshold, starting with a pilot in January. Read the full story
The R77 000 iPhone has arrived in South Africa
TechCentral, 16 Oct 2026
Apple's first foldable iPhone carries a steeper local premium than its new HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K. Read the full story
U.K. Sanctions Cryptomus for RU Money Laundering
Krebs on Security, 14 Oct 2026
The United Kingdom has issued economic sanctions against Cryptomus, a chameleonic cryptocurrency platform that experts say serves as a major conduit for payments related to ransomware, narcotics, darknet markets, fraud and cybercrime services that are… Read the full story
Microsoft Patches More Than 1,400 Security Flaws
Krebs on Security, 13 Oct 2026
Microsoft today issued updates to fix more than 1,400 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. Today's epic patch batch dwarfs September's record of nearly 1,000 fixes, which was already about ten… Read the full story
What this means for you
Patching is the headline this week. Microsoft’s latest update fixes more than 1,400 security flaws across Windows and related products. You do not need to read the list, but you do need a process: test updates on a few machines first, roll them out to the rest within days, and keep a record of which devices are up to date. Unpatched software is still the easiest way in for attackers.
Crime follows the money. The UK sanctions on a crypto platform linked to ransomware and fraud are a reminder that ransomware is a business. The best defence is boring and effective: tested offline backups, multi-factor authentication, and staff who know to report a suspicious message.
Payments and devices are changing. The Reserve Bank’s ATM overhaul will take time, but it signals more change ahead for how South Africans pay and withdraw cash. And if your team is eyeing the new Apple devices, remember that every new phone or tablet needs to be enrolled, secured and added to your asset list from day one.
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