Nov 23, 2021
There has been some debate around whether Black Friday is relevant in South Africa, especially given the consumer’s stretched budget in 2021 – which was put under further pressure last week as the repo rate rose to 25 basis points. However, a consumer...
Nov 23, 2021
The growth of phishing attacks mimicking e-payment pages was spotted in the run-up to the Black Friday period. The total number of financial phishing attacks disguised as e-payment systems more than doubled from September (627 560) to October 2021 (1 935 905),...
Nov 23, 2021
South Africa has the third highest rate of cybercrime victims worldwide, according to a report by international consulting company Accenture. Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a key concern for online shoppers is the safety of their personal information and...
Nov 23, 2021
Cybercriminals will be on the lookout for online shoppers as the shopping season reaches its peak this coming Black Friday. Discount seekers on the hunt for great deals need to safeguard themselves online. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses and...
Nov 23, 2021
It’s that time of year again when Black Friday and Cyber Monday roll around, showering us with deals we simply can’t ignore. Coming just before the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in a buying frenzy that ends up blowing your budget. With...
Nov 22, 2021
The Future of Work predictions from International Data Corporation (IDC) signal an enduring adoption of hybrid work models by a majority of G2000 organisations, supported by broad adoption of automation and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML)...
