South African Seniors are Prime Target for Cyber Attacks

Threat actors are well-aware of the fact that many older people are not very savvy when it comes to technology. Unlike younger generations, they did not “grow up” with digital versions and are often confused. Add to this that some seniors suffer from memory problems and you have a recipe ripe for cyber thieves to […]
Threat Actors Continue to Attack South Africa in Cybercrime

While authorities add new technologies and teams in their attempt to thwart cybercriminals, the stats are showing that in South Africa at least 50% of individuals polled have experienced some form of cybercrime; and the numbers continue to grow. The volume of internet users in South Africa is increasing and with this digital transformation threat […]
SIM Pharm Cyber crime Escalates in South Africa

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 yearsthere has been an uptick in “SIM pharm” crimes. This form of crime has encompassed avariety of scams including theft of banking credentials, impersonation, investment fraud,and online […]
Task Scams – The Latest Way Threat Actors Steal Your Money

The advent of COVID-19 made remote work far more palatable for many. Even though the virus no longer poses a global threat, people now find the concept of remote work much more acceptable and appealing. This situation has opened the doors for threat actors to impersonate false employers, and the deception usually begins with a […]
Cybersecurity Compliance in South Africa

A Continued Cycle South Africa has had a slow approach to compliance with the government regulations and laws set in place. This problem has been exposed at every turn as South Africa has continued to show its vulnerabilities, and cyber criminals see them and abuse them. The institution of much of the newer legislation has […]