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The Power of Pause
Fraudsters often rely on speed. A message that creates panic, excitement or pressure can make even a careful person act before thinking.
Investec's Power of Pause campaign encourages people to take a moment before clicking, paying, responding or sharing information. It offers practical advice to help families protect their money, personal information and digital lives.
Your bank calls to warn you about suspicious activity. They know your details. They sound convincing. But what if the person on the other end isn't your bank at all?Voice phishing, or "vishing", is one of the fastest-growing scams targeting retirees and their savings.
Learn the warning signs, the scams to watch for, and the simple checks that can help protect your money. Read the full article.
Online games help children connect, compete and have fun. But do you know who’s on the other side of the chat? A virtual gift, a personal question or a request to keep a secret can be a reason to pause.
Discover the warning signs to look out for, practical ways to make gaming safer and how to help your child speak up when something feels wrong. Read the full article.
An urgent message from a friend or family member can make you reach for your banking app. But a familiar name, profile picture or voice does not prove that the request is genuine.
Learn how criminals impersonate people on WhatsApp, the warning signs to look out for and the simple checks that can help you avoid sending money to a scammer. Read the full article.
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NOW Ep113: The new era of cyber risk
Deepfakes that fool the eye. Voices that sound real. Attacks that never sleep. As artificial intelligence reshapes both offence and defence, cyber risk has gone mainstream. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks with Investec cybersecurity experts Nomalizo Hlazo and Tash van der Heever about the new era of digital resilience where trust, adaptability and awareness are your strongest defences. Read more.
Everything Counts | Episode 34: The dangers of the internet for children
Are you concerned about keeping your children safe online in an age where screens are everywhere? In this episode of Everything Counts, host Motheo Khoaripe sits down with Emma Sadleir Berkovitz, founder of the Digital Law Company and Africa's leading authority on social media law and digital risk, and Ndivhuwo Mulaudzi, a cybersecurity awareness training specialist at Investec. Read the full article
Everything Counts | Episode 31: Protecting your digital life: How to stay safe online
In this episode of Everything Counts, we explore the real-life consequences of phone theft and the hidden vulnerabilities most people overlook.Host Motheo Khoaripe is joined by Head of Fraud Risk at Investec, Kevin Hogan and cyber psychology and awareness expert, Anna Collard to unpack how quickly your digital life can unravel. Read the full article
Everything Counts | Episode 30: Business cybersecurity: Staying ahead of cyber fraud
Cybercrime is advancing rapidly, placing businesses squarely at risk. From email hacks to fake payment instructions, today’s fraudsters are using sophisticated tools to exploit trust and steal money. But knowledge is power. In this episode of Everything Counts, host Motheo Khoaripe sits down with digital forensics expert, Professor Danny Myburgh and Head of Fraud Risk at Investec, Kevin Hogan, to unpack the biggest cybersecurity threats facing businesses today. Read the full article
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