What is Identity Theft on the World Wide Web
This type of crime relates to obtaining another person’s personal or financial information to use their identity to commit fraud, such as making unauthorised transactions or purchases. Identity theft is committed in many different ways, and its victims are typically left with damage to their credit, finances, and reputation. Understanding Identity Theft This type of […]
Top Threats & Key Insights Into Cybercrime in Africa
A report published by INTERPOL gives key insights into cybercrime in Africa. The result of cross-sector collaboration helps countries in Africa to understand the most prevalent threats and formulate a coordinated regional response to cybercrime. The top threats are: Online scams Fake emails or text messages claiming to be from a legitimate source are used […]
Cyberattacks & How Your Business Might Be At Risk
SA faces a rising tide of cyberattacks. No business, irrespective of size or industry, is safe. Find out what cybercrime is, who perpetrates it and how.
Cyberbullying: Why You Need to Monitor Your Child’s Phone
Invasion of privacy or necessary protection? Learn how to balance your child’s need for independence with protecting them from cyberbullying.
Know the Signs of Cyberbullying & How it Affects Your Child
We look at reasons why children might not tell you about cyberbullying, and how to spot emotional and physical signs that your child might be a victim.
Personal Cybersecurity 101 – Focus on the Basics
The demand for personal cybersecurity due to the increase of cyber incidents leaves you feeling exposed. What can you do to protect yourself and your personal data against the dark world of cybercriminals? The good news is… quite a lot, actually! By focusing on the basics, you can dramatically reduce the risk and what cybersecurity […]
What Is Cyberbullying & How to Help Prevent It
Is your child a victim of cyberbullying? Learn more about this digital threat and how to avoid as well as deal with it if it does happen.
DigiSure: Personal Digital Insurance for Cyberattacks
Here’s an unwelcome scenario: You open your personal laptop and attempt to open a file, only to find your files are locked. You have a message waiting in your inbox. It says your files are encrypted and if you want the decryption key, you need to click on a link and pay R5 000 in […]
What is Cybersecurity – Some Basic Concepts
Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It’s also known as information technology security or electronic information security. The term applies in various contexts, from business to mobile computing, and can be divided into a few common categories. The scale of the cyberthreat The […]
How to Protect Your Child From the Dangers of Online Gaming
According to research from the Entertainment Software Association, 70% of families have at least one child who plays video games. According to Statista, there is an estimated 3.24 billion gamers across the globe. It was estimated that 56% of active PC gamers were millennials aged between 23 and 38, and 51% of gamers were Gen […]
