Cybercrime

Not all victims of scam compounds are unwilling —and that’s what makes the system so hard to dismantle.

QR codes are so familiar and widespread, we tend to trust them without question. That’s exactly what scammers rely on.

Young people are being coerced into performing violent acts on themselves, family members or their pets, with vision of these crimes often shared online.

Intra-African trafficking, particularly through digital deception and aspirational manipulation, remains largely invisible.

Some Afrobeats songs use moral language that softens and normalises cybercrime.

Even crime we think of as ‘local’ can exploit force boundaries.

Ransomware is a growing threat on the continent. There are a number of steps companies can take to combat it.

Unmasking dark web criminals isn’t easy, but researchers are figuring out how to use their own language against them.

Selfies with passports or drivers’ licences can open users to sophisticated forms of fraud.

Cybercrime is now a service that crooks can pay for to target businesses for extortion.

Tanzania favours information control over transparency and accountability.

With cyber crime groups constantly shifting tactics and getting creative, we all must stay vigilant – especially if we work at large companies.

What happens next when your data is leaked in a data breach like the one at Qantas? Cyber criminals have creative ways to get what they want.

Shutdowns like this have become a recurring feature of the dark web. They are usually not a significant turning point.

A new book draws on over 600 cases of users tricked by fake listings and fake reviews, scammed out of money or placed in physical danger.

Honesty is the best policy when planning a crisis response.

Fraudulent crowdfunding can cause distractions and further distress for victims of a tragedy.

How do pornographic deepfakes perpetuate gender-based violence? How is the violence in it different from that of conventional content?

Some website developers in Cameroon assist fraudsters but distance themselves from the crime.

Romance fraud is a popular crime in Ghana and Nigeria.

Storing data in the cloud still comes with security risks. Researchers are developing new methods to address them.

Sending your personal information to be stored in China is a risky proposition.

Letting employees use their own devices for work has many benefits – and many risks, too.

Cyber attacks can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Expert advice can help you stay safe – and it’s not complicated.

As the keepers of sensitive data, tax records and payroll information, accountants play a key role in protecting businesses from cybercrime.