Warning about online shopping scams in South Africa
As South Africa enters the festive shopping season, online threats similar to those that arose during Black Friday will again become apparent.
While such scammers are already rife on the Internet under normal circumstances, the increased...
Key steps to take when your phone is stolen
Phone theft victims in South Africa must take several measures after being robbed to ensure they don’t suffer severe financial damages beyond the value of their devices.
While smartphones themselves are expensive enough as it is, it is often the...
#ImStaying is a big target for criminals
Large public social media groups like the popular #ImStaying Facebook page present a lucrative opportunity for criminals, according to South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) acting CEO Susan Potgieter.
When asked whether the social media...
How to protect yourself against data breaches
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) has provided guidelines on how to protect yourself against data breaches.
The huge rise of online purchase credit card fraud in South Africa
Sabric has released its Card Fraud 2016 report, which shows that “card not present” (CNP) fraud has grown substantially in recent years.
Do not type your PIN in reverse at an ATM
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has warned South Africans that two messages purporting to come from the organisation are fake.
Delete bank statements from your inbox immediately: Sabric
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre has shared information on how individuals can protect themselves against cyber criminals.
Internet in SA: A playground for faceless criminals
Online offences cost the SA economy millions, have dire implications for the victims, and are on the rise
Absa launches fingerprint ID verification at branches
Absa announced it is the first bank to go live with Department of Home Affairs fingerprint verification interface, HANIS
Card skimming on the rise says SABRIC
ATM users must be vigilant in the face of an increase in card skimming, the SA Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) said on Tuesday.