The top 5 cybersecurity risks in South Africa are:
Ransomware, the internet of things, insecure passwords, cyber theft and cyber espionage
Ransomware – computer malware that installs on a victims computer and executes a cryptovirology attack that affects it and then demands a ransom
The internet of things - Systems connected with unique identifiers and can transfer data over a network without any interaction
Insecure passwords – People setting easy accessable passwords
Cyber theft – Hacking and getting hold of private information
Cyber espionage – Obtaining secrets without permission of license holder
How to avoid risk
-Establish procedures for its clients to report cybercrimes; inform its clients of measures which can be taken in order to safeguard itself against cybercrimes.
-Immediately report to the National Cybercrime Centre if it becomes aware that its computer network or electronic communications network is being used to commit a cybercrime
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