Phishing
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A guide to cryptocurrencies in South Africa: crypto exchanges and regulation explained
Crypto exchanges are like marketplaces for cryptocurrencies, allowing users to buy, sell, trade and store their crypto holdings
South African banks scramble as cybercriminals up the ante
Cyber thefts attacking banks in ever new ways is a global problem that targets unsuspecting personal bank account holders
Protect your business by protecting your data
Effective data security includes implementing robust data encryption measures, stringent access controls and regular staff training programmes
Be your own Cyber Santa this silly season
Simple strategies to protect your business from cyberattack
Safeguarding digital frontiers is a collective responsibility
South Africa ranks fifth on the list of countries most affected by cybercrime. More troubling, say experts, is that many incidents go unreported out of fear of reputational…
Remote work opens a world of cyberthreats
Despite advanced technological safeguards, the human element remains one of the weakest links in cybersecurity. In the rush of daily life, the importance of vigilant online…
Higher levels of awareness are needed to combat festive season cybercrime
Understanding how cybercriminals work minimises the risk of being a victim of crime
OPINION| Have you been hacked?
A cool and calm head is the greatest protection against a hack that could ruin your life
What can the government do to limit cyber threats?
Governments need to formalise cyber-related information sharing and cooperation to unify the response to cyberattacks
Cape Town mayor’s name used in phishing scam
Con artists are using Patricia de Lille’s name to solicit details from unwitting users in a phishing scam.
The botnet that stole two-million passwords
Researchers have uncovered information about a botnet found to have stolen two-million passwords from social networks and other online services.
Tech giants join forces for anti-phishing scheme
Fifteen major tech firms have jointly designed a system to combat emails seeking to hijack passwords and other personal details.
Phishing can cost you, big time
If you fall foul of a phishing scam and give away your details because of your own negligence, banks are probably not liable.
Google phishing: Chinese Gmail attack raises cyberwar tensions
Hackers probably based in China tried to break into hundreds of Google mail accounts, including those of senior US government officials.
Beware the latest phishing scam
A new phishing scam, using both the Banking Association South Africa logo and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) logo, has been uncovered.