Media coverage
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Media coverage
Title Expert warns of soaring cybercrime threats Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet SABC News Media type Television Duration/Length/Size 4:24 minutes Country/Territory South Africa Date 11/06/23 Description An organised-crime expert from the North West University's Potchefstroom campus, Dr Duane Aslett, has urged internet users to be vigilant and proactive to avoid falling victim to cybercrime.
He says cybercrime has been on the increase in South Africa since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Aslett says cybercriminals have upped their game and have innovative ways of scamming unsuspecting people online.
These include sending links through emails and social media, as well as collecting personal and banking details through telephone calls, amongst others.
Our reporter, Sellwane Khakhau and Video Journalist Jabu Oa Afrika, compiled this report.Producer/Author Sellwane Khakhau reporter URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQmn8PiiCas&t=120s Persons Duane Aslett