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.