Stop cyber threats in their tracks
In today's tech-driven world, convenience goes hand in hand with risk. We can communicate with loved ones far away, receive up-to-the-minute updates on events locally and abroad, and even get all our shopping done online without stepping out of our homes. But, if we're not careful, we run the risk of having our privacy invaded, our identity stolen, and money taken from our bank accounts by enterprising criminals who use the very same technology for malicious ends.
In the physical world, we rely on the police and law enforcement agencies to protect us against these threats. And while these authorities do play a role in fighting crime online, there's a much bigger emphasis on you – as an individual – taking the necessary measures to guard against these scourges.
Use these tools to report online dangers
We use a multitude of websites and online services each day, so it can be difficult knowing how to handle the threats on each different platform. While we cannot advise you on the exact procedures for every single service you use, below is a list of resources you can use to report cyber threats on some of the most popular platforms.
- Google Plus
- At UCT:
Join the fight against cyber threats
Cyber criminals and other malicious individuals are always looking to take advantage of unsuspecting users. By being aware of how they operate, and learning how to report their activities to the relevant authorities, little by little, we can help to make the online world a safer place.