Nov 27, 2019
he holiday season is a sea of shopping, laughter, gifts and entertainment. It’s also a swamp of security risks and hacks and fraudsters, lurking on the edges of the festive fun. You want to give the best possible gifts or find the best possible deals, but you...
Nov 26, 2019
According to research from Black Friday Global, South Africans are planning on spending around R1 735 per person in both online and brick-and-mortar stores this Black Friday, 29 November 2019. By Heino Gevers, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast The research also shows...
Nov 25, 2019
Sabric (South African Banking Risk Information Centre), has shared the tactics criminals will likely use to defraud people this festive season. On behalf of the banking industry, Sabric, aims to ensure that uses protect their hard-earned cash. “Sabric encourages...
Nov 25, 2019
For many South Africans Black Friday and Cyber Monday may bring welcomed bargains, but Reana Steyn, the Ombudsman for Banking Services, cautions consumers to be aware that the increased hype around sales and quick bargains also increases the risk of fraud. This is...
Nov 25, 2019
Black Friday is quickly approaching us, and South Africans are getting ready to shop up a storm. According to Finder.com 42% are set to take part in Black Friday, with 48% expected Gen Z shoppers. On Black Friday last year, consumers spent a record R2,9-billion, and...
Nov 22, 2019
As the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season catches up in the frenetic hunt for all those fantastic bargains, the shopping bonanza presents a host of risks to your online safety. Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET South Africa has a few tips for going on...
