It is a widely held opinion in the cyber security industry that South Africa is on the brink of becoming the cybercrime capital of the African continent. Cybercrimes can be committed by anybody who has a cellphone and an internet connection, but there are also organised crime groups that make use of advanced technology and use psychological tactics to part people with their hard-earned cash. The crimes come in different forms and can target individuals with low digital literacy and businesses with advanced cyber security defences. South Africans are being increasingly targetted by scammers and fraudsters over popular communication app WhatsApp. Carey van Vlaanderen, the CEO of ESET Southern Africa, said there are 23 million WhatsApp users in South Africa; however, it is also a popular platform for scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. In this conversation, we talk about online and banking scams, how to identify and avoid them. Cyber Security Analyst and Managing Director at Clyrofor SA Loyiso Boyce joins Lerato Mbele for the conversation.

<p>It is a widely held opinion in the cyber security industry that South Africa is on the brink of becoming the cybercrime capital of the African continent. Cybercrimes can be committed by anybody who has a cellphone and an internet connection, but there are also organised crime groups that make use of advanced technology and use psychological tactics to part people with their hard-earned cash. The crimes come in different forms and can target individuals with low digital literacy and businesses with advanced cyber security defences. South Africans are being increasingly targetted by scammers and fraudsters over popular communication app WhatsApp. Carey van Vlaanderen, the CEO of ESET Southern Africa, said there are 23 million WhatsApp users in South Africa; however, it is also a popular platform for scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. In this conversation, we talk about online and banking scams, how to identify and avoid them. Cyber Security Analyst and Managing Director at Clyrofor SA Loyiso Boyce joins Lerato Mbele for the conversation.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.</p>

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