It seems like the world of elections, especially in the US, is a bit like a re-run of a suspense movie, but with new twists. Security experts at Check Point are raising the alarm bells again, not about some groundbreaking, futuristic attacks, but about the same old tricks that just keep working. We’re talking about phishing – those dodgy emails trying to trick you into giving away your details – and impersonation, where someone pretends to be someone they’re not. Then there’s the whole influence game, trying to sway public opinion, and the scarier, more modern threat of AI-generated fake…

The grey light of dawn on Wednesday, June 3rd, brought with it a chilling tableau in the township of Masiphumelele. As most residents were just beginning to stir, preparing for their day, an act of brutal violence unfolded on Pokela Road, forever altering the lives of two men and casting a long shadow over their community. It was around 6:45 AM when the silence of the early morning was shattered by the sharp, undeniable cracks of gunfire. For those who heard it, the sound would have been instant dread, a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of violence that can…