Latest articles on Cybercrime

Beware, the cybervirus criminals want you

Article Thando Maeko - 2 Apr 2020

During times of crisis, people turn to trusted sources for accurate information. This leaves them vulnerable to cybercriminals

‘Be vigilant’ warns CEO after losing R300k in email scam

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 May 2018

The company opened a case with the police and is in the process of sending a subpoena to the bank where the funds have been deposited

Cybercriminals thrive on silence

Article Lynley Donnelly - 23 Sep 2015

A draft Bill aims to bring the growing threat of cybercrime into the open and provide the legal means to fight it.

Beware of World Cup live streaming

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Jun 2014

Looking for live broadcasts of the 2014 Fifa World Cup on the internet can cost money or leave a malicious programme on your computer, experts warn.

The botnet that stole two-million passwords

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Jan 2014

Researchers have uncovered information about a botnet found to have stolen two-million passwords from social networks and other online services.

Cybercrime ‘national crisis’ costing SA R1b a year

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Oct 2013

Experts say South Africa's "paper thin" law enforcement has made the country fertile ground for cybercriminals, a problem that is costing SA billions.

Cybercrime blame game isn’t as cut and dry as its SIMs

Article Thalia Holmes - 20 Sep 2013

As SIM card fraud increases, banks and cellphone service providers are locked in a blame game about who could do more to prevent it.

Cybersecurity: The spooks, the worms and the net

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 14 Jun 2013

The increase in cybercrime could mean the beginning of the end for internet freedom, says Jane Duncan.

Cybercrime in SA: As bad as HIV?

Videos Staff Reporter - 5 Jun 2013

Cybercrime poses as huge a threat to SA as HIV and Aids, say experts. What is our government’s response? Watch the video to find out.

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