Tag: SocialEngineering
Trust has become the new attack surface
Attackers aren’t breaking in; they’re being invited, and the invitations are being written by the business. The easiest way to install malware on a business network is to persuade someone inside the business to do it. Attackers don’t always need to bypass the firewall or exploit a zero-day vulnerability. Sometimes, all it takes is a convincing email, a moment of misplaced confidence and trust.
Why prompt injection is becoming the new phishing
In biology, a virus does not always destroy a cell from the outside. Instead, it injects genetic instructions into the host. It then hijacks the cell’s internal machinery. This process produces more viruses. In the digital world, prompt injection follows a similar logic. It operates with stealth and precision.
Consumer fraud warnings – AI changes the game
The fines scam. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) refund. The parcel that needs clearing. If you have a South African cellphone number, you have likely encountered all three. Fraud has become part of the background noise of digital life. Consequently, most people have developed a reflexive response: delete, ignore and move on. However, a more difficult question now confronts banks, fintechs and payment platforms.
