SA identity theft scam alert
Banking authorities warned consumers on Monday against a new scam designed to trick people into compromising their personal information.
Hackers target Israeli government websites
A weekend cyberattack campaign targeting Israeli government websites failed to cause serious disruption
North Korea Twitter account hacked
Hackers apparently broke into at least two of North Korea’s government-run online sites Thursday, as tensions rose on the Korean Peninsula.
Beware cellphone cyber-crime in South Africa: Norton
20% of online adults have fallen victim to mobile cybercrime in South Africa, warns Norton
SA hackers in court
Three of four men accused of embezzling funds from a Mpumalanga municipality appeared in the Secunda Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, the Hawks said.
Bad online passwords: are you guilty?
Do you use the same password for all online accounts? Or do you write down your passwords somewhere?
Cyber espionage
A research report identified an elusive cyber-espionage campaign targeting diplomatic, governmental and scientific research organisations
Hacker “Guccifer” leaks emails from noted venture capitalist
A venture capitalist known for early investments in companies such as Amazon and Google, has become the latest victim of the hacker known as Guccifer
Internet traffic scan plan
The U.S. government is expanding a cybersecurity program that scans Internet traffic headed into and out of defense contractors to include far more of the country’s private, civilian-run infrastructure.
South Korea TV networks, banks hit with cyber attacks
South Korean police are investigating reports from several major broadcasters and banks that their computer networks had come under a concerted cyber attack.














