PRETORIA - Cybercriminals have no respect for borders.
The Hawks are flocking to Interpol for a more global perspective on the problem.
With cyberattacks on the rise and at a cost of R2.2-billion rand per year, the country needs better firewalls.
The agencies are holding a two-day conference in Pretoria, to strengthen co-operation.
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According to Interpol, South Africa is considered an easy target, and the number of reported cybercrime cases is on the increase.
South Africans are being urged to remain vigilant and to report any suspected cybercrime incidents to the police, as authorities seek more ways to combat the crime.
- eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu repots.