#IVoted: What can (and can’t) you post on election day?
By Staff Writer 28 May 2024Amidst the buzz surrounding South Africa’s upcoming seventh national election, it’s essential to understand what is permissible to post on social media on the day and what is not. FULL STORY >
When is sharing oversharing on social media?
By Staff Writer 26 February 2024The recent “get to know me” trend on Instagram and TikTok may seem harmless, but cybersecurity experts have warned of the potential pitfalls of giving away too much of your personal information, particularly as it makes it easier for hackers to... FULL STORY >
Sales fever vs consumers – who wins?
By Staff Writer 29 November 2023A new global Kaspersky survey has revealed some interesting findings about Black Friday and Cyber Monday - and what is driving consumers to open their wallets. FULL STORY >
Dopamine, deception and data: the hidden dangers of social media
By Industry Contributor 25 August 2023By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA FULL STORY >
NEW SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM AIMS TO USHER IN A BETTER SOUTH AFRICA
By Press Release 9 May 2023BuildRSA chat platform is an innovative, proudly South African technology initiative. It aims to give South Africans a chance to air their views on developmental issues facing the country and provide tangible solutions to... FULL STORY >
Five benefits of the Facebook and Instagram editing tools for Reels
By Industry Contributor 25 October 2022By Moon Baz, Head of Creator Partnerships, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, Meta FULL STORY >
Social Media Warnings and Fake Giveaways – New Ways Hackers Are Targeting Your Data
By Staff Writer 2 August 2022A recent scam offering believable Heineken beer giveaways for Father’s Day was actually collecting personal details such as birthdates, emails, addresses, names, and more. FULL STORY >
How to put safe back into social
By Staff Writer 6 July 2022Social media platforms remain the easiest way for cybercriminals to gain access to people, businesses and systems, says Stephen Osler, Co-Founder and Business Development Director at Nclose. FULL STORY >
Signs there that metaverse is emerging in South Africa
By Staff Writer 30 June 2022South Africans are dipping their toes into the waters of the “metaverse”, the vast array of virtual worlds accessed through immersive experiences in games and through virtual reality headsets. FULL STORY >
How not to approach digital strategy in 2022: a social media manager’s guide
By Industry Contributor 14 June 2022Chelsea Du Plessis, Social Media Manager at Vuma unpacks some tips on how not to approach your digital strategy in 2022. FULL STORY >
When it comes to keeping kids safe online, don’t limit them – empower them
By Industry Contributor 22 April 2022By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix FULL STORY >
7 best practices for social media security and privacy
By Industry Contributor 21 February 2022Jonas Walker looks at the benefits and drawbacks of social media, with regards to security and privacy, and explains why balance is essential. FULL STORY >
MTN re-prices its WhatsApp and Social Bundles
By Staff Writer 16 November 2021More options and different prices. FULL STORY >
Beware the Social Engineers.
By Staff Writer 15 October 2021It is absolutely essential for people to be mindful of what they post on social media, as there are types of attacks that hack personal accounts and steal information to be sold to the highest underground bidders. Anna Collard from KnowBe4 Africa explains. FULL STORY >
Do people use digital media as much as they think they do?
By Staff Writer 18 May 2021Self-reported media use does not accurately reflect objective measures of device-logged media use. FULL STORY >
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