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Business / Economics

Cybersecurity Conference Kicks Off in Windhoek with Focus on Scam-Fighting Tech

The International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition 2025 officially opened in Windhoek yesterday and runs until tomorrow. At the event, cybersecurity and AI expert Dr. Nishal Khusial Esq spoke to Future Media News’ Angie Scholtz about the Scam Report Namibia mobile app, a tool designed to help combat fraud and digital scams in the country. ENG Nishal Khusial Esq

today17 July, 2025

Namibia

NamWater Alerts Public on Fake Payslip Scam

  NamWater has warned businesses and individuals to be cautious of fake payslips being used to commit fraud. Scammers are using fraudulent NamWater payslips to deceive people, especially in the short-term loan sector. NamWater spokesperson, Lot Ndamanomhata.  

today27 February, 2025

Lifestyle

What ‘psychological warfare’ tactics do scammers use, and how can you protect yourself?

christinarosepix/Shutterstock   By Mike Johnstone, Edith Cowan University and Georgia Psaroulis, Edith Cowan University   Not a day goes by without a headline about a victim being scammed and losing money. We are constantly warned about new scams and staying safe from cybercriminals. Scamwatch has no shortage of resources, too. So why are people still getting scammed, and sometimes spectacularly so? Scammers use sophisticated psychological techniques. They exploit our deepest […]

today21 February, 2024