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 […]
How You Can Avoid Falling Prey to Catfishing on Social Media
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram have been combating fake profiles almost since the beginning of their inception. However, in the last few years there has been a newer concept of false identities called “catfishing” and for some, the results have been financially and personally devastating. Catfishing is when someone imitates your profile […]
