South African Arma 3 gamers recruited in Russia's war against Ukraine
Russia targeted South African video gamers as part of a recruitment drive for its war in Ukraine, according to documents involving two men who left to fight.
The men in their 20s left South Africa in July last year after...
Khamenei’s ‘Plan B’: Iran’s Supreme Leader may seek refuge in Russia if regime falls – Report
The intelligence assessment reportedly stated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would depart Tehran with around 20 people, including family and close aides, if military or security services...
Russia using South African-made laser range finders in combat drones
South African authorities said they are investigating how electronic equipment made in the country ended up in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine.
The part in question is a laser range finder made by Lightware...
South African women warned about Russian job offers that could land them in a drone factory
The ministry for women in South Africa’s presidency cautioned citizens against accepting offers of jobs in Russia being promoted on social media.
The warning was issued three days after Bloomberg News...
Pro-Russian X accounts used to punt Zuma's MK Party
An analysis of accounts on social media platform X that have been used to promote Russian interests in South Africa shows they are now being utilised to rally support for a new party backed by former President Jacob Zuma, according to a...
Microsoft internal systems hacked by Russian group
Microsoft Corp. said a Russian-linked hacking group attacked its corporate systems, getting into a “small number” of email accounts, including those of senior leadership and employees who work in cybersecurity and legal.
The company said it’s...
Russia-linked hackers claim responsibility for DDoSing ChatGPT
A hacking group linked to Russia claimed responsibility for attacks that periodically forced OpenAI’s ChatGPT offline this week, saying it targeted the company due to its support of Israel.
The group, which calls itself Anonymous...
Suspected ransomware attack on Boeing
Boeing Co. confirmed it is dealing with a “cyber incident” that targeted elements of the parts and distribution business run by its global services division.
Flight safety isn’t affected, Boeing said in an emailed statement Wednesday, adding, “We are...
Ramaphosa explains why government is scared of arresting Putin
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said a court order that would force him to commit to arresting Russian leader Vladimir Putin if he attends a BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month would be premature, and effecting such a...