Just when you thought there couldn’t be another type of cyber thief, they develop new and devious methods to steal valuable information and finances. Over the last few years there has been an uptick in “SIM pharm” crimes. This form of crime has encompassed a variety of scams including theft of banking credentials, impersonation, investment fraud, and online marketplace fraud. The best way to protect yourself and your company is to be aware of how this cyber crime is done.

There is no denying that AI (artificial intelligence) has taken on the world by storm. While there are many positive attributes of AI, there continues to be negative conditions
where AI is being used by threat actors. These cyber criminals are seeing AI as their latest tool in their tool box to misrepresent and steal from private individuals as well as businesses. South African companies continue to be the main target for AI-powered cybercrime and there is a new focus to attempt to protect from these attacks.

TikTok's explosive growth has also made it a hotspot for cybercriminals. In this article, we uncover how attackers are exploiting the platform’s vulnerabilities, from zero-click attacks that require no user interaction to AI-generated phishing scams and flaws in third-party app integrations.

Cybercriminals are targeting mobile users more than ever, using sophisticated tools to steal credentials, monitor messages, and manipulate user data. With younger users and high-profile accounts in the crosshairs, the risks are escalating globally.

At Da Vinci Cybersecurity, we help individuals and organisations defend against these threats through:

• Mobile device security assessments

• Dark web monitoring for leaked TikTok credentials

• Zero-click exploit detection

• Cybersecurity awareness training tailored to social media threats

Whether you're a content creator, parent, or business using TikTok for marketing, our team at Da Vinci is here to keep your digital presence safe.

Stay informed. Stay protected. Let Da Vinci Cybersecurity be your frontline defence in the evolving TikTok threat landscape.

In this episode, we explore Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) cyber attacks , a stealthy and dangerous threat where attackers secretly intercept and possibly alter communication between a user and an application. We break down the two key stages of MITM attacks: interception and decryption, explaining how cybercriminals exploit insecure networks, fake Wi-Fi hotspots, and compromised devices to gain access to sensitive data like login credentials, emails, and financial information.

Discover real-world examples, signs of compromise, and the preventative steps every business and individual should take to stay protected.

At Da Vinci Cybersecurity, we help organisations defend against MITM attacks through proactive penetration testing, network monitoring, and employee training. Our experts simulate real-world attacks to expose vulnerabilities before cybercriminals do.

Listen now to learn how to spot, stop, and strengthen your defences against Man-in-the-Middle attacks , before it's too late.

South African Airways has confirmed it was hit by a significant cyberattack over the weekend—an incident that briefly shut down its website, mobile app, and even affected some internal operations. The breach, which began on Saturday the 3rd of May, triggered a swift response from the airline, including disaster management protocols and the involvement of cyber forensic experts.

We discusses the increasing risk posed by deep and dark web scavenging to businesses as they store more sensitive data digitally. It explains that cybercriminals actively search for compromised information on these hidden parts of the internet, which are used for illicit activities like identity theft and corporate espionage. The threat is significant because breaches are often not discovered through conventional methods until damage has already occurred. To combat this, the article introduces Darkivore, a platform designed to monitor these areas, detect threats early, and provide businesses with actionable intelligence to safeguard their operations and stakeholders.

Link:

https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/dark-web-scanning-solutions/

The YouTube video transcript discusses the arrest of a Chinese criminal group in Thailand. The group used a fraudulent SMS base station to send nearly a million messages. The transcript includes real-time police communication, detailing the chase and technical aspects of the fraudulent device. The conversation focuses on the criminals' technology, specifically mentioning 4G and 5G capabilities and the deceptive nature of their messages. The goal of the operation was likely data theft through phishing-like techniques. The police successfully apprehended the suspects and their equipment.

Federal authorities shut down PopeyeTools, an online marketplace selling stolen credit card data and other cybercrime tools. Three administrators, two from Pakistan and one from Afghanistan, face charges carrying a maximum 10-year prison sentence. The Department of Justice seized $283,000 in cryptocurrency and three website domains associated with the platform, which operated since at least 2016 and affected at least 227,000 individuals. This action is part of a wider crackdown on cybercrime, including recent arrests of individuals involved in ransomware attacks and election interference. The operation, dubbed "Operation Shipwrecked," involved collaboration with law enforcement in the U.K. and Malaysia

Read more here: https://therecord.media/popeyetools-stolen-credit-cards-marketplace-takedown