It 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 >

The 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 >

For 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 >

In 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 >

Kaspersky 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 >

Fraudsters 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 >

Kaspersky 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 >

With 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 have hit the roof with a 234% increase in the number of detections in Africa in Q2 2022, according to Kaspersky. FULL STORY >

A 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 >

Cryptocurrency 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 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 >

There 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 >

Fraud already cost businesses and individuals $5 trillion each year before the pandemic, but COVID-19’s upheaval created a perfect climate for it to grow. FULL STORY >

With the world currently undergoing one of the largest and most complex vaccination campaigns in history, it is not surprising that scammers and sellers on the dark market have been eager to make a profit off the process. FULL STORY >