Cybercriminals gunning for South Africa
Throughout the year, South Africa's public sector experienced several cyberattacks that rendered many state entities' critical infrastructure unusable for long periods.
The year kicked off with a bang, with Orange Cyberdefense senior security researcher...
AI tools the new frontier of cybercrime
The Internet, a vast and indispensable resource for modern society, has a darker side where malicious activities thrive.
From identity theft to sophisticated malware attacks, cyber criminals keep coming up with new scam methods.
Pretoria chef and restaurant owner loses R600,000 after phone snatching
A well-known Pretoria chef said he lost nearly R600,000 after thieves stole his phone.
Fortunato Mazzone, who co-owns the Forti Grill and Bar and his chef patron at the Forti Bistro and Forti Too, posted about the...
Surfshark study shows cybercriminals love SA
South African residents are at a high risk of having their personal details exploited by malicious actors, according to research from Surfshark.
The study ranked South Africa sixth in the world when it comes to the nations most threatened by...
Nigerian mafia leaders arrested after Hawks swoop in Cape Town
Alleged leaders of a large transnational Nigerian syndicate called the Black Axe were arrested in early morning raids in Cape Town on Tuesday.
TimesLIVE understands that six leaders of the Black Axe organised crime group’s Cape...
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Nigerian cybercrime crooks caught in South Africa, convicted by US court
Three Nigerian nationals extradited from South Africa have been convicted of wide-ranging internet fraud schemes in a United States court, unravelling a large network of international internet scammers.
Huge number of South Africans are victims of cybercrime
Around a third of South Africa’s online population were victims of cybercrime in the past year.
Thousands of cyber attacks target South Africa
Cyber criminals are launching a digital offensive in South Africa with attacks primarily largely phishing tactics, says a tech company.
New South African cybercrimes bill is flawed: R2K
The new cybercrimes bill is flawed, too broad and brings the country one step closer to the securitisation of the internet, the Right2Know Campaign has said.
Cybercrimes and cybersecurity bill for South Africa
A bill to create offences and impose penalties for cybercrime has been released for public comment.
U.S. not superior in cyberwarfare
Gen. Martin Dempsey says the hacking of Sony Pictures Entertainment demonstrates the military superiority enjoyed by the United States doesn’t necessarily carry over to the cyberworld
Cybercrime could cause aviation disaster
Cyber crime is a serious threat to safety in the skies, aviation industry heavyweights said Wednesday, vowing to fight the growing scourge before it causes a catastrophic incident
Cybercrime law threatens freedom of speech in Qatar
A media rights group on Thursday urged Qatar to revoke sections of a new cybercrime law, saying they threaten freedom of expression in the Gulf state
FBI cybersquad gets reinforcements
The FBI’s premier cybersquad has focused attention on computer-based crime in recent months by helping prosecutors charge five Chinese army intelligence officials with stealing trade secrets
Internet in SA: A playground for faceless criminals
Online offences cost the SA economy millions, have dire implications for the victims, and are on the rise