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.