The growing threat of cybercrime in South Africa, results in millions of people losing their personal information and hard-earned money to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. While fake emails, scam phone calls, and deceptive messages are daily realities, large-scale data breaches, identity fraud and similar cybercrimes are becoming alarmingly frequent, affecting ordinary citizens. Digital banking fraud alone has surged by 45%, and related financial loses rising by 47%, leaving everyday citizens more vulnerable than ever.
