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Cybersecurity

What red flags should individuals be alert of when receiving fraudulent emails?

Mamsi Nkosi -
Cyber attackers employ sophisticated social engineering tactics, manipulating people's compassion and eagerness to assist, enticing them into making fictitious donations for financial gain. Scammers pose as charitable organizations, employing emotionally charged language to entice users to click on fraudulent...
Cybersecurity

SAFPS Launches Yima: Your Shield Against Scams and Fraud

Mamsi Nkosi -
Significant efforts have been made to address the impact of fraud and scams on the South African consumer. However, it remains crucial to assess whether significant progress has been made in combating this challenge. A recent report from Statistics South...
Cybersecurity

World Wide Web Day: What 3 Decades of Web Surfing Has Taught Us About Online Safety

Mamsi Nkosi -
World Wide Web Day, celebrated on the 1st of August, marks a significant milestone in recognizing the growth and impact of this technological innovation over the past 34 years. The internet has not only driven the information age but also...
Cybersecurity

4 Key Safety Tips to Protect Yourself Against Remote Access Scams

Luis Monzon -
While people and businesses continue to scale the use of digital services in the new normal, cybercriminals also introduce new opportunistic scams. Remote access scams are a new fraud modus operandi, which entails scammers posing as IT department representatives from...
Cybersecurity

8 Online Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

Jenna Delport -
The holiday season is a bonanza for criminals who see multiple opportunities to catch unwary shoppers, particularly online. We’ve long been attracted to the convenience of online shopping, and the pandemic’s lockdowns have galvanised our enthusiasm. Global digital commerce has...
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e-Commerce: Vital tips for consumers when purchasing gifts online

Staff Writer -
In the lead up to the festive season, consumers are increasingly turning to online shopping portals instead of visiting physical stores due the convenience that these platforms offer. According to Oliver Facey, VP Operations for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa,...
Cybersecurity

Women found to be less aware of cyberthreats

Staff Writer -
According to a survey conducted by Kasperky Lab and B2B International, women have been found to be less aware of cyberthreats. However, in light of this and in celebration of National Women’s Day on 9 August 2015 in South Africa, Kaspersky...
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Digital TransformationMamsi Nkosi -

Ethio Telecom & AfDB Partnership to Drive Ethiopia’s Digital Economy

In a strategic effort to support Africa's digital transformation, Ethio Telecom has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB)...
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