Think like a hacker: The psychology behind cybercrime
Most people think hackers wear hoodies and speak in code. That’s Hollywood nonsense. Real hackers don’t need to break your firewall. They just need to…
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Top 10 cybersecurity mistakes small businesses make – and how to fix them
You don’t need a high-tech vault. You just need to stop being sloppy. Most small businesses still think cybercrime is a big company problem. That’s…
Ransomware attacks: How one click can cost millions
The incident On the morning of 3rd March 2024, a mid-sized logistics company based in Mombasa, Kenya went dark. All systems dispatch, email, finance froze.…
Fraud investigation report that withstands legal scrutiny
In fraud investigations, perception is not enough. You need precision. If your report can not stand cross-examination in court or scrutiny by an aggressive opposing…
Conducting effective internal investigations and disciplinary hearings
When things go wrong internally; fraud, harassment, data leaks, ghost workers, it is not what happened that destroys your organization. It is how you respond.…
The Art of Investigations – how to uncover the truth like a pro
Dear Executive, Fraud does not always knock. Sometimes it wears a staff ID and walks in smiling. It is so friendly and helpful. Fraud is…
Cracking the Case – essential skills every investigator must have
Dear Leader, We have seen it too often. A fraud case breaks out. Panic. Headlines. Then… silence. Why? Because the so-called investigation team was built…
From suspicion to evidence — mastering the investigation process
Although this is a real case drawn from field experience, the names and locations have been altered to protect confidentiality. Any similarities to actual persons…
The deal that nearly bought my soul – when a gunman confronted me
Every entrepreneur talks about success. But no one tells you the price tags attached. Before I pivoted to strategy, risk, and leadership, I was a…
Why your fraud investigations are still stuck in the stone age (and how AI & Data Analytics are fixing it)
Dear Assurance Manager, Let me pull back the curtain on a real case. A financial institution processed over 300 mobile money withdrawals from dormant accounts…