Still Getting Spam After Opting Out?
South Africa’s new opt-out system could finally change that.
For years, South Africans have clicked unsubscribe, replied STOP and registered on opt-out lists.
And the spam kept coming.
The problem wasn’t that we had no rules. We had the Consumer Protection Act and POPIA. The problem was weak enforcement and no properly functioning national opt-out system.
That is starting to change.
We created a profile of an 11 year old girl on a social media app. Within 5 minutes, we had received images of male genatalia. Cyberflashing is a growing threat to young children.
Has POPIA served to deter companies from using our children’s personal data or are they still receiving unsolicited messages?
Ads appear in search results, social media feeds, free mobile apps, games, and even reputable news websites. Yet behind this familiar landscape lies a growing cyber threat that parents and families need to understand, malvertising.
Millions of people struggle to read, write, hear clearly, or express themselves confidently. Modern phones make communication so easy with built in features that are rarely used!
Cybercrime in South Africa is rising sharply, and the latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse Report (Q2 2025) paints a worrying picture for families. Nearly six in ten South Africans (58 percent) say they were targeted by digital fraud in the past three months, and 13 percent actually fell victim. These numbers show that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, more aggressive and more successful than before .
Never give your children unfiltered access on the Internet on any device. Within a few clicks or finger taps, their lives could be destroyed forever and that is not an exaggeration. There are many tools that parents can use to protect their children from online dangers. This is a list of some of the most popular options available.
Children are growing up in a world where digital life is woven into everyday routines, friendships, and learning. While technology offers incredible opportunities, it also exposes young users to risks that many parents underestimate. Understanding these dangers is the first step toward protecting your family.
In a world where children and adults rely on digital devices for learning, entertainment and everyday communication, cyberthreats have become an unavoidable part of modern life. Although these threats often sound technical or intimidating, understanding them is one of the most effective ways to protect your family’s devices and personal information. This article explains the most common types of threats, why they matter, and what practical steps you can take to stay safe.
The digital age has ushered in unprecedented connectivity, offering numerous benefits to society. However, it has also facilitated a disturbing rise in online crimes against children, manifesting in various forms such as grooming, cyberbullying, and the dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Recent statistics reveal a concerning escalation in these offences, underscoring the urgent…
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