The global cyber risk index hovered at a steady 24.53% in Q1 2025, continuing the high-risk environment seen since late 2024. While fewer attacks were reported overall, this dip is deceptive.
Cyber attackers are still active, and scams have been on the rise in the past quarter. These scams aim to trick individuals into revealing personal information or financial details.
As our lives become increasingly digital, so do the risks. Unfortunately, online fraud is on the rise in South Africa, posing a significant threat to individuals and businesses alike.
Malware has been disseminated by malicious users using email for decades. Security technology has tremendously improved and changed over time, making it more difficult for hackers to carry out their mission.
Scammers can pose as big brands such as Amazon, PayPal, BestBuy and even Avast. Be on the lookout for brands that are being impersonated because they look real and money is their goal.
Phishing attacks are attempts to acquire sensitive information like usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an email or other communication.
The Protection of Personal Information Act ('POPIA') is effective 1 July 2021. POPIA regulates how we use, store, and destroy personal information and special personal information of individuals and juristic persons.
Ever seen one of these or heard about spam emails going around your office? Do you ever feel a bit uncertain on what to do when you get an email that you were not expecting?
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