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Europol Intelligence Notice: Rise of online cult communities dedicated to extremely violent child abuse
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Europol Intelligence Notice: Rise of online cult communities dedicated to extremely violent child abuse

Online groups are exploiting young people, aged 8-17, by exposing them to violent content like gore and murder, and coercing them into self-harm and worse. These cult-like communities operate through ...

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February 21, 2025 at 6:18 AM

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Identity Attacks Dominate 75% of Cyber Threats
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Identity Attacks Dominate 75% of Cyber Threats

Identity-based attacks are surging, exploiting trusted credentials to breach systems, with 75% of cyber attacks now using valid logins, per the CrowdStrike 2024 report. This shift from malware to iden...

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February 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM

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Vodacom vs. ICASA & Competitors: A Battle Over Spectrum Pooling
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Vodacom vs. ICASA & Competitors: A Battle Over Spectrum Pooling

Vodacom is taking ICASA, MTN, Cell C, and Liquid to court, claiming unlawful spectrum deals give MTN an unfair edge. But is Vodacom truly fighting for fair competition, or just protecting its dominanc...

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February 21, 2025 at 6:16 AM

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Gmail Users Targeted in Sophisticated AI-Driven Phishing Attack
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Gmail Users Targeted in Sophisticated AI-Driven Phishing Attack

Gmail faces an AI-driven phishing attack, scamming users with fake support calls and emails. Google warns users to be cautious, never share codes, and check for unauthorised account changes.

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February 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM

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How the Telecoms Industry Legitimises Theft
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How the Telecoms Industry Legitimises Theft

Terms like 'gray routing' and 'HLR dipping' are used to misrepresent fraud and data piracy. A Commsrisk Article.

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February 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM

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D41,616 - issued in 1911 for a design for a "telephone desk stand." #DesignPatents

design patent disclosing an old-timey telephone

February 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM

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Opinion: South Africa’s Path to Global Cybersecurity Leadership - A Vision for Collaboration and Innovation
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February 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM

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The Silent Epidemic of South African Cyber Breaches
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The Silent Epidemic of South African Cyber Breaches

South Africa faces rising cyberattacks, exposing flaws in security and response systems. Organisations must enhance protection, adopt proactive measures, and shift culture. CEOs must lead and invest i...

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January 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM

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YouTube and Social Media Fuel Info-Stealer Threat: Why Corporate Email Accounts Should Never Be Used for Private Use
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YouTube and Social Media Fuel Info-Stealer Threat: Why Corporate Email Accounts Should Never Be Used for Private Use

Attackers spread info stealers via phishing emails and fake installers on YouTube and social media, often impersonating trusted brands and using encrypted files. Trend Micro warns of malware hidden in...

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January 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM

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Cybersecurity Gaps: Phishing Emails
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Cybersecurity Gaps: Phishing Emails

South Africa faces severe phishing threats due to poor endpoint security, causing financial damages. Ransomware groups like Scattered Spider exploit these weaknesses, highlighting the need for stronge...

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January 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM

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South Africa’s Cyber Security Crisis - "Grow up & face reality"
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South Africa’s Cyber Security Crisis - "Grow up & face reality"

South Africa’s cybersecurity approach is reactive, risking data and trust. Denials and late disclosures worsen harm. TFI urges openness, moral responsibility, and proactive defences to protect clients...

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January 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM

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Salt Typhoon: The Unraveling of a Global Cybersecurity Catastrophe
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Salt Typhoon: The Unraveling of a Global Cybersecurity Catastrophe

Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-backed hacking group, infiltrated global telecom operators, accessing sensitive data and wiretap systems. This breach, deemed the worst in telecom history, underscores si...

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January 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM

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Ransomware Threat Grips Pick n Pay: Attackers Set Ultimatum for Critical Data Release
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Ransomware Threat Grips Pick n Pay: Attackers Set Ultimatum for Critical Data Release

Pick n Pay faces a ransomware demand from the BASHE group after suspicious online activity in December 2024. Attackers claim to have accessed vital data and set a 14 January 2025 deadline.

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January 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Telecoms Fraud Intelligence

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Here's to a year of vigilance, collaboration, and hope for a safer digital world. Happy New Year 2025!

January 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM

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Alert: Pick n Pay Data Breach
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Pick n Pay Data Breach Sparks Concerns Over Customer Privacy - Daily Dark Web

Pick n Pay Data Breach Sparks Concerns Over Customer Privacy Discover the latest security threats and database leaks, including unauthorized VPN access and email breaches, in the cyber underground wor...

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December 26, 2024 at 8:41 PM

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Capitec fined R56m by Reserve Bank for FICA non-compliance
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Capitec fined R56m by Reserve Bank for FICA non-compliance | Business

The South African Reserve Bank has fined Capitec R56 million for non-compliance with provisions of the act intended to combat financial crime.

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December 26, 2024 at 5:40 PM

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New botnet exploits vulnerabilities in NVRs, TP-Link routers
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New botnet exploits vulnerabilities in NVRs, TP-Link routers

A new Mirai-based malware campaign is actively exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including DigiEver DS-2105 Pro DVRs.

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December 25, 2024 at 7:21 AM

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Inside Operation Destabilize: How a ransomware investigation linked Russian money laundering and street-level drug dealing
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