Category: Cybercrime
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Hackers breach SA’s corporate registration
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The South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), responsible for business registration and IP protection, reported a…
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Russian hackers break into Microsoft system
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Microsoft says that Russian government-backed hackers called Midnight Blizzard broke into its system and caused a breach. The…
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Iranian cyber-espionage group targets African telecom firms
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In a notable development, the cyber-espionage group MuddyWater, linked to Iran’s intelligence service, has extended its operations to…
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Fake News causes disturbance in cryptocurrency industry
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A recent incident that sparked a short-lived 10% Bitcoin rally due to fake news has raised concerns in…
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NITDA reveals plans for 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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In keeping with its purpose, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched events to mark this…
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Open AI allows ChatGPT voice chats
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Open AI, ChatGPT’s parent company, is rolling out a voice chat function. Open AI’s latest blog article says…
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Kaspersky appoints new GM for Africa
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Andrew Voges will take over the role of General Manager for Africa at Kaspersky, according to a recent…
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South African firms grapple with escalating cybercrimes
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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrimes, South African companies find themselves in a precarious situation, often awakening to…
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Patricia converts customers balances to native tokens
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The renowned Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange, Patricia, has made a momentous declaration regarding the introduction of its very own…
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Interpol blocks 208 accounts, arrests 103 for Cyber fraud in West Africa
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208 bank accounts have been frozen, and 103 people with connections to online financial fraud have been arrested…