How to navigate the rising tide of online scams this festive season
By Staff Writer 21 November 2024The festive season brings an increased risk of online scams, making it trickier than ever for shoppers to navigate the digital marketplace safely. Trend Micro addresses this issue with suggestions for a cybersafe holiday. FULL STORY >
EURO 2024 accompanied by fake tickets, cheap streams and Harry Kane coins scams
By Staff Writer 18 June 2024Kaspersky has discovered and detailed intensified scamming activity amid EURO 2024. FULL STORY >
The Oscar ceremony: Award-winning films, award-worthy scams
By Staff Writer 8 March 2024It is Oscar month, which is bringing with it scammers reaching for the stars in their attempts to separate unwitting victims from their data security. FULL STORY >
Avoiding job scams and finding a job you love
By Industry Contributor 12 February 2024The task of finding the perfect match can be challenging as scammers find new and sophisticated ways of taking advantage of job seekers, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa. FULL STORY >
How to enjoy Threads and keep high levels of privacy and security
By Staff Writer 11 September 2023For those who still use Threads, Kaspersky experts have compiled a list of tips on how to do it securely, protect personal data, and avoid scammers. FULL STORY >
Scammers capitalise on the year's biggest smartphone release
By Staff Writer 8 September 2023In anticipation of the imminent release of Apple's iPhone 15, Kaspersky experts have uncovered a range of scams that exploit the excitement surrounding this event. FULL STORY >
Package undelivered: Kaspersky warns of scams targeting courier service users in South Africa
By Staff Writer 3 August 2023Kaspersky experts have detected a wave in scams related to the RAM courier service in South Africa: fraudsters are employing deceptive tactics to trick unsuspecting users into divulging their financial... FULL STORY >
Kaspersky reveals top-three vacation-season scams
By Staff Writer 7 July 2023Fraudsters are hard at work running travel scams as he international vacation season ramps up, according to Kaspersky. Here are some of the most common ones to watch out for. FULL STORY >
How to spot job-hunting scams
By Staff Writer 24 May 2023Kaspersky has compiled a few tips to help those looking for jobs to spot scammers and mitigate against the risk of being successfully targeted by phishing attacks. FULL STORY >
Staying safe on WhatsApp as scammers eye SA’s most popular messaging app
By Industry Contributor 16 May 2023With more than two billion users globally and 23 million users in South Africa, WhatsApp continues to dominate as one of the world’s most popular social messaging platforms. It’s also a popular platform for scammers... FULL STORY >
Phishing and scams expanding significantly this year
By Staff Writer 2 August 2022Phishing and scams have hit the roof with a 234% increase in the number of detections in Africa in Q2 2022, according to Kaspersky. 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 >
YouTube comments have become a new tool for crypto scammers
By Staff Writer 8 July 2022Cryptocurrency is going through a turbulent time. With many rates unstable, crypto scammers have turned to new ways to hook their victims, and they are now using YouTube to this end. FULL STORY >
Payment fraud: Steps to take if your business gets scammed
By Staff Writer 4 April 2022Payment fraud is a nightmare scenario for any business. Irrespective of size, companies face substantial financial and reputational harm resulting from fraudulent activity. Ryan Mer addresses what businesses need to know. FULL STORY >
Here is when you should ignore an instruction from your employer
By Staff Writer 9 December 2021There is an occasion when you absolutely should ignore an email from your boss or CEO – when it is a scammer impersonating them. Anna Collard from KnowBe4 Africa explains. FULL STORY >
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