Browsing: Cybercrime

The first Thursday of May each year marks ‘World Password Day’, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the…

Fraud has entered a new phase. What was once opportunistic cybercrime is now operating as a coordinated, technology-driven system. A…

Ransomware: what it is and why it’s your problem Thembekile Olivia Mayayise, University of the Witwatersrand Ransomware is a type of…

Digital security can be a hefty investment. Not only are the tools themselves on the costlier side of software, but…

Black Friday has become a make-or-break moment in retail. With online sales climbing by over 30%during the four-day window from…

As the nature and complexity of cyber threats rapidly evolves, companies have realised that they must look beyond purely tech…

Cybercrime is evolving rapidly, and the nature of cyber threats has shifted dramatically. Attacks are now increasingly powered by Artificial…

People find love in many ways and through diverse mediums. Online platforms have become popular meeting places for people looking…

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has suffered a cyber attack that resulted in its systems failing at the weekend.…

In today’s always-on cloud-driven technology environment, companies – and their customers – expect their IT services to run constantly. While…

There is an increase in phishing and smishing attempts aimed at loading debit and credit cards onto criminals’ digital wallets.…

Cybercrime is expected to cost the world $9.5 trillion in 2024, according to predictions in a report by Cybercrime Ventures.…

Not only is cybercrime bad for business, but employees also pay the price. Researchers have identified a correlation between the…

The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors’ (SAIGA) inaugural Audit and Finance Indaba is an important event for auditors and finance…

A 32-year-old Swati national employed as a petrol attendant is set to stand trial at the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crime…

by Fawn Ngo, University of South Florida In the United States, the Internet Crime Complaint Center serves as a critical…

A 32-year-old man from Mitchell’s Plan, who posed as a teenager to lure underage girls to a chat group, where…

In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a concerning rise in cybercrime. The figures are alarming: according to Sophos’ The State…

As one of the top ten mining countries in the world, South Africa’s economy relies heavily on this industry as…

Fraud, identity theft and impersonation are three of the most significant risks South Africans face in an already stressful environment…

By Tania Broughton The High Court in Johannesburg has ordered a financial services company to pay a client more than R800,000 stolen by…

Cyber-attacks are on the rise globally, with seriously negative implications for countries’ strategic, national, economic and social well-being. A cyber-attack…

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research…

The rapid advancement of technology has made our lives easier in countless ways. Unfortunately, with these advances has come an…

The massive surge in cybercrime, the ever-increasing number of threat vectors, and a critical skills shortage has left organisations feeling…