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Ransomware Is Getting Uglier As Cybercriminals Fake Leaks and Skip Encryption Entirely
“Ransomware activity jumped again in Q1 2026,” writes Slashdot reader BrianFagioli, “with 2,638 victim posts on leak sites, up 22% year over year,” according to a report from cybersecurity company ReliaQuest.But the bigger shift is how messy the ecosystem has become. Established groups like Akira and Qilin are still active, while newer players like The Gentlemen surged into the top tier with a...
Kerr breaks Kirby’s Chelsea goal record
Sam Kerr’s headed goal gives Chelsea the lead at Leicester, to become the clubs all-time WSL top scorer with 64 goals overtaking Fran Kirby.
Cape Town agency powers biggest gaming Kickstarter ever
An 18-person Cape Town shop has helped engineer the largest crowdfunded gaming campaign in Kickstarter history.
WARNING: Cut‑Off Low sparks severe weather alert across parts of SA
The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for flooding, hail and damaging winds.
JMPD arrest two suspects with stolen car
Both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
NCC’s Adams claims his arrest is imminent, accuses Mkhwanazi of involvement
He says members of the political killing task team raided a house he used to live in Cape Town
Jeeves and Ask.com Shut Down After Almost 30 Years
The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.
Teen arrested for brutal murder of 16-year-old Limpopo girl
According to police, officers were alerted to the discovery of a female body in the bush
Hemp & Knaak on ‘deserved’ win over Liverpool
Manchester City’s Rebecca Knaak and Lauren Hemp give their thoughts after beating Liverpool 1-0 to open up an 11-point gap at the top of the WSL.
Saps hails police captain’s bravery in Komati River Crocodile operation [VIDEO]
Risking his life, the police captain secured a crocodile from a SANParks helicopter to enable the recovery of suspected human remains.
WEATHER: Powerful winds, storm surge and disruptive snow expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 4 May 2026.
The tide is turning against one of South Africa’s biggest employers
A prominent economist warns that recent growth indicators for one of South Africa’s largest employers isn’t as good as it sounds.
Cape Town residents urged to take precautions amid cold front
Residents urged to secure their homes as cold front hits Western Cape tonight.
Northern Cape man kills wife, son and wounds another
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene to a friend’s house.
Montpellier defeat Dragons to set up Ulster final
Montpellier book a Challenge Cup final against Ulster by defeating Dragons 18-12 at the Septeo Stadium.
Public in Limpopo urged to report police linked to illegal mining
This comes as residents urged government to urgently deploy the SANDF to curb illegal mining
Police probe link between drive-by shooting and stabbing
The possibility a drive-by shooting and a stabbing in Brixton are linked is being examined by police.
England captain Sciver-Brunt out of NZ ODI series
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of their three-match one-day international series against New Zealand with a calf injury.
SISYPHEAN TASK OP-ED: Another day, another crisis courtesy of the City of Joburg
There is a stark contrast between our constant, challenging dealings with the City of Johannesburg and the special devotion by civil society organisations and passionate individuals to the City of Gold.
Who is snooker’s new superstar Wu?
Wu Yize’s dramatic victory over Mark Allen late on Saturday evening means China have a World Championship finalist for the second successive year.