Browsing: Cybercriminals

A user’s messaging app account might be of interest not only to jealous spouses and nosy coworkers, but also to…

As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 16, cybercriminals are already exploiting the hype with scams targeting eager fans. Widely…

In a troubling development, cybersecurity experts have identified a sharp increase in malware infections, traced back to deceptive online ads…

IBM unveiled the 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index shedding light on a burgeoning worldwide identity crisis as cyber adversaries intensify…

As our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, the threat of online identity theft looms larger than ever.…

Ransomware attacks have been rising and it is companies that have a high level of preparedness who are weathering the…

With the staggering rise of social media scams globally, business executives find themselves increasingly targeted by cybercriminals seeking to exploit…

On Sunday, Hong Kong’s cryptocurrency firm Mixin revealed a security breach resulting in the theft of approximately $200 million by…

In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity is paramount. One emerging threat is cyber extortion – a form of online blackmail…

Even though South Africa’s official unemployment rate decreased marginally in the fourth quarter of last year with 169 000 jobs gained…

Kaspersky experts have discovered cybercriminals launched more than 7 million attacks on children gamers exploiting popular game titles in 2022,…

Kaspersky uncovered three new variants of Prilex malware, made by a group of cybercriminals, that was named after the most…

The return to the office, be it after a holiday or a shift from full-time remote working to a hybrid…

Cybercriminals stole R90 million In physical cash through SASSA accounts from Postbank, a subsidiary of the South Africa Post Office.…

Cyberattacks are an evolving and increasing risk to all of us – organisations and individuals alike. With the number of…

If you’re a marketer or brand owner in 2021, it’s not enough to protect your brands and trademarks in real…

The month of February is always when people think of new ways to celebrate their love for their partners. It…

“Why would cybercriminals want to steal my identity? I’m a nobody.” You’re not. Everyone is fair (and likely) game when…

By Alain Tshal In 2020, the world changed overnight in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As more organisations adopted and…

For the last 20 years, national governments across the world have dedicated increasing amounts of attention and time to cybersecurity…

South Africans now have another crisis to worry about, their personal information has been lost to a fraudster who has…

Momentum Metropolitan, a JSE-listed insurer, has told customers it was hit by a data breach. The insurer informed investors on…

Private hospital group Life Healthcare says its southern African operation has been the victim of a targeted criminal attack on…

The past month has been tough for South Africa as multiple major institutions across both the private and public sectors…