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    • Tesla Is “The World’s Most Hackable Car” [Video]

      02 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      Technologically advanced cars are the way of the future. Unfortunately, where there’s technology, you’re also likely to find hackers.

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    • Watch Out For Scams While Shopping Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals Online

      27 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      With Black Friday and Cyber Monday taking place in the middle of a pandemic, online shopping is significantly more popular this year.

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    • They’ve Caught The Fraudster Behind SA’s Massive Data Breach

      20 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      Yesterday, news broke that Experian suffered a massive data breach, that placed millions of South Africans’ personal information at risk.

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    • Here’s The Russian Playboy Cybercriminal Allegedly Holding Garmin To Ransom [Video]

      28 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      Authorities believe that a recent cyberattack on tech company Garmin is the work of the infamous ‘Evil Corp’, headed by cybercriminal Maksim Yakubets.

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    • Watch Out For These Local COVID-19 Scams

      05 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      Criminals are taking full advantage of COVID-19 fears with scams designed to trick South Africans out of their money.

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    • Turns Out SA’s Lockdown Is Perfect For ‘Sextortion’

      21 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      Hold your friends close (metaphorically speaking), and your nudes closer.

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    • North Korean Cybercriminals Targeted South Africa To Raise Money For Nuclear Weapons

      13 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments

      It looks like South Africa was one of a number of countries targeted by a sophisticated North Korean attack on banks and cryptocurrencies.

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    • New SA Cybercrimes Bill: Three Types Of WhatsApp Messages That Could Land You In Jail

      13 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments

      Parliament’s Justice Committee adopted the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill last week, which means that you could end up in jail if you contravene a few laws.

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    • WARNING: Love Downloading Movies And Series? Here’s Something To Consider

      21 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      If you have a soft spot for The Pirate Bay, or whatever other download site you use, your love affair might soon be over. That’s if these guys get their way.

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    • Local “Cyber Sex-Pest” Has Allegedly Been Harassing People On Twitter For Years

      23 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 4 Comments

      A local ‘IT expert’ has been accused by a number of people, both women and men, of online harassment. Probably about time law enforcement took this one seriously.

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    • 30 Million South African Personal Records Exposed – You Might Be One Of Them

      18 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      Exposing the personal information of more than 30 million South Africans, a treasure trove of data has just been discovered floating around the internet.

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    • The Incredible Story Of A Casino Being Hacked Via Its Fish Tank

      26 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      As the Internet of Things grows, hackers are finding obscure ways to access your network in order to steal data. This fish tank story is almost unbelievable.

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    • ‘Ethical Hacking’ Is The Next Big Thing – Here’s What You Need To Know

      11 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      Ever wanted to become a hacker, but don’t want to end up in jail? Become an ‘ethical hacker’, make moola and avoid being locked up – winning.

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    • This Weekend’s Global Cyber-Attack Is Not Over – Do This To Protect Your Computers And Business

      15 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      Computer systems all over the world were attacked by malicious software this past weekend, and it could have all been avoided so easily.

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    • Hackers Are Now Targeting Superyachts And The Results Can Be Disastrous

      11 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      Superyachts of the rich and famous have become the latest targets of hackers, who extort large amounts of cash after taking control of the ship’s navigation systems.

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    • This Is Hands Down The Scariest Cybercrime Story We Have Ever Heard

      08 Mar 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      Cybercrime is damn scary – but if you thought you had heard the worst of it, what with people spying on you through your computer’s camera or your family finding out you are having an affair via a mass data leak, you have no idea.

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    • Someone Just Asked Us To Hack Into UCT’s System And Enroll Them As A Student

      13 Feb 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      The odd wrong number, a silly story someone thinks needs covering, these are part and parcel of the business of running a news platform.

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    • Local Businesses List Their Biggest Stresses For 2017 (No, It’s Not Zuma)

      18 Jan 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      Another year, another list of impending challenges for both companies and individuals – but this time, two new sources of stress for local businesses have entered the realm and altogether it’s not looking pretty.

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    • It’s Actually Frightening How Crafty Local Hackers Are These Days – Check This Out

      03 Nov 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      If your business relies heavily on its online web presence to make it through the day, now is the time to start getting a little hot under the collar.

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    • An Unprecedented Cyber Attack Crippled America On Friday

      24 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      If this story, detailing one of the biggest DDoS attacks in the States, doesn’t influence you to get on that cybersecurity, I don’t know what will.

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    • There’s A Reason Cybercrime Is So Bad In SA – And It’s Kind Of Scary

      19 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      Cybercrime is now something we should all be a little worries about, but it seems the government aren’t really pulling their weight at all.

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    • When Will SA CEOs Realise Cybercrime Is THEIR Fault?

      27 Jun 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      Generally, it’s the IT sector of a company blamed for inadequate protection against cybercrime. Now that blame is shifting to the boardroom.

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    • Standard Bank Got Scammed Out Of R300 Million – Here’s How The Criminals Did It [Infographic]

      24 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      Standard Bank was the victim of a massive transnational scam this week, with some crafty scam artists netting a fat payday.

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    • Here’s Why We Should All Take Steps To Improve Our Cybersecurity [Infographic]

      09 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      If you have yet to realise that cybercrime is a pretty concerning threat to many businesses – and individuals – then it’s about time you read this.

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    • Think You’re Safe From Cybecrime? We Interviewed A Local Expert And You’re In For A Surprise

      28 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      Do you know about the fastest growing areas of crime? One that knows no borders, yet whose threats cause harm world wide? Well, you should.

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    • Keep Posting Your Lives On Facebook And Instagram, People – At Your Peril

      11 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

      Social media is a dangerous tool – not just for instances of cybercrime but for own happiness, too. The hackers are watching.

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    • Standard Bank Refuses To Pay Back Stolen Money

      02 Sep 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment

      So what happens when your money goes walkabout and you expect those who keep it safe to help you recover it? People are angry and it seems they have good reason.

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    • WOW – The U.S. Is Accusing China Of The Biggest Government Hack Ever

      05 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      Them ‘Mericans are angry and they are doing some finger pointing the way of the Chinese. It turns out their government computer network may have been busted wide open.

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    • SA’s Online Crime: Staggering Stats Released

      24 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments

      We often hear people talk about the crime that we see on our streets daily, but the general public knows little about the extent of our cybercrime. Strap yourselves in, it isn’t pretty.

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    • Highest Cybercrime Reward EVER – R35 Million If You Find This Russian Hacker

      25 Feb 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments

      Had a bit of trouble picking the winning lottery numbers? Worry not, all you have to do is catch one of the world’s most wanted men and early retirement it is.

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