Don’t let your guard down over the silly season

As the festive season approaches, a tax refund might feel like the perfect gift – until it’s intercepted by cybercriminals, writes Geo Kilian, tax attorney at Hobbs Sinclair. As tax attorney, I’ve encountered countless stories of taxpayers falling victim to...

Advanced cyberthreats target holiday shoppers

As the holiday season approaches, shoppers worldwide eagerly anticipate snagging deals during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other holiday sales. However, this heightened online activity also draws the attention of cybercriminals. A recent report from FortiGuard...

Make the most of Black Friday deals and avoid pitfalls

A newly released study projects that South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors will generate an additional R88-billion for the economy during the Black Friday “month” of November. Research by the Bureau of Market Research suggests that retailers alone will...

Don’t let FOMO compromise your security on Black Friday

Consumers are shoring up their cash for Black Friday on 29 November, which is expected to generate more in sales than last year’s figure of R26,6-billion. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the US shopping tradition arriving in South Africa and retailers are...
Be on the alert for cybercriminals when shopping online

Be on the alert for cybercriminals when shopping online

As November ushers in the start of the holiday shopping and spending season, it also unfortunately signals an increase in cybercrimes. As a result, it is critical for shoppers to be extra vigilant to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Chris Boxall, FNB’s head of card...
Libraries and the transformative power of storytelling

Libraries and the transformative power of storytelling

In a world increasingly dominated by digital distractions, the art of storytelling fosters connection and serves to preserve our culture and shared heritage, writes Chris de Beer, director at the Qualibooks Group. Storytelling is important for a number of reasons....