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A guide to cryptocurrencies in South Africa: crypto exchanges and regulation explained

Crypto exchanges are like marketplaces for cryptocurrencies, allowing users to buy, sell, trade and store their crypto holdings

At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can no longer continue to remain the unaddressed elephant in the room

South African banks scramble as cybercriminals up the ante

Cyber thefts attacking banks in ever new ways is a global problem that targets unsuspecting personal bank account holders

Awareness of your business’ vulnerability to the various types of scams is key so
that you can take action to prevent them. (Photo: Getty Images)

Protect your business by protecting your data

Effective data security includes implementing robust data encryption measures, stringent access controls and regular staff training programmes

Be your own Cyber Santa this silly season

Simple strategies to protect your business from cyberattack

What is ransomware and how to protect your precious files from it

Safeguarding digital frontiers is a collective responsibility

South Africa ranks fifth on the list of countries most affected by cybercrime. More troubling, say experts, is that many incidents go unreported out of fear of reputational…

Consumers should spend cautiously, despite the positive outlook for the year
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Remote work opens a world of cyberthreats

Despite advanced technological safeguards, the human element remains one of the weakest links in cybersecurity. In the rush of daily life, the importance of vigilant online…

Ninety-four percent of South African companies have been the target of an email-related phishing attempt. Photo: Getty Images

Higher levels of awareness are needed to combat festive season cybercrime

Understanding how cybercriminals work minimises the risk of being a victim of crime

Israel’s surveillance tools are now part of its economic presence in Africa. Photo: File

OPINION| Have you been hacked?

A cool and calm head is the greatest protection against a hack that could ruin your life

Israel’s surveillance tools are now part of its economic presence in Africa. Photo: File

What can the government do to limit cyber threats?

Governments need to formalise cyber-related information sharing and cooperation to unify the response to cyberattacks

Cape Town mayor’s name used in phishing scam

Con artists are using Patricia de Lille’s name to solicit details from unwitting users in a phishing scam.

Password management systems have become more popular as hackers have become smarter.

The botnet that stole two-million passwords

Researchers have uncovered information about a botnet found to have stolen two-million passwords from social networks and other online services.

Tech giants join forces for anti-phishing scheme

Tech giants join forces for anti-phishing scheme

Fifteen major tech firms have jointly designed a system to combat emails seeking to hijack passwords and other personal details.

Phishing can cost you, big time

If you fall foul of a phishing scam and give away your details because of your own negligence, banks are probably not liable.

Google phishing: Chinese Gmail attack raises cyberwar tensions

Hackers probably based in China tried to break into hundreds of Google mail accounts, including those of senior US government officials.

Beware the latest phishing scam

A new phishing scam, using both the Banking Association South Africa logo and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) logo, has been uncovered.

Standard Bank clients get anti-phishing software

With more than 500 000 unique phishing sites identified, Standard Bank is providng free software to protect its customers.

‘Phishing’ expeditions on the increase

The number of schemes to fraudulently obtain information from internet banking users has grown, the SA Banking Risk Information Centre says.

Bank clients warned of rise in ‘phishing’ attacks

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre on Thursday warned of a rise in ”phishing” attacks.

Book a bed and breakfast, catch a computer virus

The number of computer viruses is growing extraordinarily fast and shifting from phishing emails to being hidden in seemingly safe websites.

Bank-related web crime on the rise

Bank-related internet crime is the fastest-growing crime in the world, the South African Banking Risk Information Centre said on Thursday.