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Black Axe

Anatomy of a cybercrime ring — spoof emails, a suspect sent from Canada to the US, and a ‘ghost’ in SA

South Africa

Anatomy of a cybercrime ring — spoof emails, a suspect sent from Canada to the US, and a ‘ghost’ in SA

By Caryn Dolley

Catastrophic global cyber event predicted as SA government faces increasing attacks — experts

Sci-Tech

Catastrophic global cyber event predicted as SA government faces increasing attacks — experts

By Caryn Dolley

South Africa linked to Australian cybercrime after crackdown on stolen identities and money laundering

South Africa

South Africa linked to Australian cybercrime after crackdown on stolen identities and money laundering

By Caryn Dolley

Axe vs Air Lords – investigations point to international rival cybercrime ‘cults’ making their home in SA

South Africa

Axe vs Air Lords – investigations point to international rival cybercrime ‘cults’ making their home in SA

By Caryn Dolley

US spooks hunt Black Axe members in SA linked to online dating and 419 scams

Africa

US spooks hunt Black Axe members in SA linked to online dating and 419 scams

By Caryn Dolley

Arrest of eight Black Axe members reopens wounds for Cape Town romance scam victims

South Africa

Arrest of eight Black Axe members reopens wounds for Cape Town romance scam victims

By Vincent Cruywagen

Global online ‘student cult' cybercrime syndicate busted in Cape Town

Africa

Global online ‘student cult' cybercrime syndicate busted in Cape Town

By Caryn Dolley