LISTEN: Cyber security expert explains 5 common hacking scams

LISTEN: Cyber security expert explains 5 common hacking scams

We hear from an expert about the realities of cyber crime...

Cyber security has become the latest pandemic in KwaZulu-Natal lately.
Cyber security has become the latest pandemic in KwaZulu-Natal lately. Image: Unsplash

What comes to mind when you hear 'cyber security'?

Well, according to IT Governance, cyber security is the application of technologies, processes, and controls to protect networks from cyber attacks.

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We keep hearing of more and more cyber attacks, so we needed to speak with a cyber security expert. 

Enter Senior Lecturer & Director of Centre for Cyber Security at Academy of Computer Science & Software Engineering at University of Johannesburg, Dr Jaco du Toit.

Listen to the full interview below:

We chat to Senior Lecturer & Director - Centre for Cyber Security at Academy of Computer Science & Software Engineering at UJ, Dr. Jaco du Toit.
We chat to Senior Lecturer & Director - Centre for Cyber Security at Academy of Computer Science & Software Engineering at UJ, Dr. Jaco du Toit. Image: University of Johannesburg

Social media scams are becoming more and more common. 

Yes, we all struggle with keeping up with our 'upgraded' password. 

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Lately there seems to be a growing trend where hackers gain access to people's social media accounts. 

On Tuesday, we had the opportunity to speak with Jan Vermeulen about what these hackers want when they hack your social media pages.

Listen to the full discussion below:

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