South Africa Facing Continued Financial Fraud Crime Wave
One only has to read the daily newsfeeds to see how drastic digital financial crime is around the world. South Africa is particularly vulnerable. It’s been reported that around 70% of South Africans have been victims of some form of cybercrime as compared to the global rate of 50%. South Africa has not only maintained […]
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 […]
What is up with so many trying to hack TikTok?
TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms on the net. The larger the user base, the more hackers try to steal sensitive information. The number of mature users has increased, but the younger user base is also growing. These generations share almost everything online, and hackers see them as perfect targets. […]
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 […]
