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Social media has become a theatre for violence and intimidation, particularly where gang affiliation is concerned.
AI

Can we fight AI cybersecurity threats with more AI?

To truly protect against AI-driven threats, we need both technological innovation and human insight

  • Lisa Strydom
4 min read
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has revoked the financial services provider licence of Banxso, marking an escalation in its regulatory action after receiving consumer complaints about the business.
BANXSO

Deepfake content ‘explosion’ lies ahead

Prominent people such as Elon Musk, Johann Rupert and Leanne Manas have been victims on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube, and so have primary school children.

  • Lyse Comins
9 min read
BANXSO

People lured by deepfake ads lose savings

The adverts impersonated billionaires such as Elon Musk and Johann Rupert, as well as SABC anchors, to promote an online trading platform

  • Lyse Comins
8 min read
Simon Leviev used Tinder to lure women into his con. The company has since confirmed that he, and his alias accounts, have been banned from the app. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
CRYPTOCURRENCY

Tinder Swindler to Crypto Bros: Tech is the con artists’ new magic wand

These grifters, con artists, imposters, swindlers and snake-oil salespeople have been with us for as long as humanity existed.

  • Lize Barclay
8 min read