Tag: identity theft
Weak Identity Verification is the Achilles’ Heel of South Africa’s Financial Security
A recent security review of South Africa's Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant program, overseen by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), uncovered...
Fintechs’ role in identity and financial security beyond OPTs and passwords
In the past year, identity theft has skyrocketed – a worldwide trend that has not gone unnoticed by the public. A report from earlier this year showed that...
Commercial identity theft is laughably easy
Covid-19 was a boon to perpetrators of commercial identity theft around the world. The Global Consumer Pulse Study reports that 37% of South African consumers have...