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Ivo Vegter

We’re horrifically exposed, expert tells CISOs

South Africa is not well-protected against cyber threats, CISOs heard at ITWeb Executive Round Table.

Money-grabbing EU snaffles $5 billion from Google

The massive fine against Google by European competition authorities is a money grab that hardly benefits its own consumers, and raises prices for everyone else.

Software

Ivo Vegter

Cyber Crimes Bill still makes criminals of most of us

This law is analogous to banning knives because they could be used in the commission of a crime, writes Ivo Vegter.

Guest column

Ivo Vegter

Panama Papers prove bitcoin isn't the problem

Real criminals don't hang out online. They deal in dollars.

Features

Ivo Vegter

A 12-step guide to darknet markets

By installing the Tor browser bundle, users can visit Web sites without being traced.

Internet

Ivo Vegter

In defence of Dread Pirate Roberts

The man behind the infamous darknet market Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht, has been convicted on multiple charges. To many, however, he is a hero.

The Spike

Ivo Vegter

Forget the Valley, build Silicon Bridges

Mike Butcher, editor of TechCrunch, tells an adoring NetProphet audience to stop trying to replicate Silicon Valley.

Innovations

Ivo Vegter

Why bitcoins matter

There's been more talk than usual lately about bitcoins. Here's why.

The Spike

Ivo Vegter

Incompetence or corruption, take your pick

There are not many possible explanations for the Free State Web site fiasco. It's either stupidity, or it's malice.

The Spike

Ivo Vegter

Cracks appear in BIS

"Don't worry," say analysts. Have a "world-class experience", retorts MTN.

The Spike

Ivo Vegter

When rich marketroids ruin a poor-world winner

BlackBerry tries to save itself by ditching its most compelling competitive advantage: BlackBerry Internet Service.

The Spike

Ivo Vegter

Radiation report rehashes dodgy science

A new BioInitiative report warns that even minor exposure to radio frequencies is dangerous.

The Spike

Ivo Vegter

Set-top box disaster rolls on

In another shock, the sticker price went through the roof.

The Spike

Ivo Vegter