cybercrime
The ‘King Of Fraud’ Has Been Jailed For 10 Years
12 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Meet Aleksandr Zhukov, a 41-year-old Russian who once called himself the ‘King of Fraud’ for creating a fake ad network.
Lunchtime Viewing: John Oliver Unpacks The Worrying Rise Of Ransomware [Video]
17 Aug 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In Sunday’s show, John Oliver did a deep dive into the shady world of ransomware attacks, and why we should all be a little worried.
Hacker Tries To Poison Entire City’s Water Supply
09 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A quick-thinking operator managed to stop a hacker from poisoning thousands, after they gained access to the Florida water supply system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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