/ 28 July 2024

South African banks scramble as cybercriminals up the ante

cybercrime
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is still relying on alternative channels to render critical marine, aviation and severe weather services after a cybersecurity attack by “criminal elements” on Sunday evening.

Cyber thefts attacking banks in ever new ways is a global problem that targets unsuspecting personal bank account holders

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