Task Scams – The Latest Way Threat Actors Steal Your Money
The advent of COVID-19 made remote work far more palatable for many. Even though the virus no longer poses a global threat, people now find the concept of remote work much more acceptable and appealing. This situation has opened the doors for threat actors to impersonate false employers, and the deception usually begins with a […]
Victims of Cybercrime that create their own demise
One of the most successful actions that cyber threat actors have historically taken is in the use of “phishing” while misrepresenting themselves and convincing people to give up their logins, passwords and/or control of their device. The problem with this is that the users volunteer their information and therefore the breach can’t be prosecuted. Anydesk […]
Crypto Scams on the Rise
Crypto currencies are the promise of profit to the unsuspecting and scammers know that those that are vulnerable are willing to fall for their scams. Unregulated, crypto currencies are everywhere and threat actors are keen to dangle the dreams of fast profit to people that typically know little or nothing about this digital currency. It […]
Ponzi Scams continue to entrap South Africans
Ponzi schemes of all sorts are over 150 years old and the reason that they have held such great success is that people continue to fall for them. This is no more true than the uptick in Ponzi schemes in SA, and for every criminal busted by the FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), it seems […]
The Unseen Danger of Undertrained Admins in Meta Suite Groups (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram)
The Unseen Dangers of Undertrained Admins in Facebook or Meta Groups In today’s digital age, social media platforms like Facebook and its Meta suite of apps have become integral parts of our daily lives. They connect us with friends, family, and communities worldwide, and provide spaces where ideas and interests flourish. However, these platforms also […]
