LAST year, SA had the most cyber attacks of any country on the continent. In 2014, losses from cyber crime reached an estimated R5bn annually. The year before, the Norton Report rated SA third on the list of the number of cyber victims in the world. Russia and China topped the list.
It is difficult to determine the level of cyber crime in SA as there is no legal requirement to report cyber-related crimes. But there is general acceptance that the country faces a major challenge. SA’s laws have been improved to deal with emerging threats in cyber space. This was underscored by the recent tabling of the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill.
The number of data-protection laws in Africa has increased. But only once implemented can further studies be conducted to check how successful they have been.
Last year, the African Union (AU) accepted the Convention on Cyber Security and the Protection of Personal Information. Though far from perfect, it highlights the AU’s concern with cyber issues. There have not been any real developments in the past year, even though most, if not all, member countries have signed.
The South African bill defines a wide range of cyber crimes and proposes penalties for infractions. It creates cyber structures that would provide a range of services.
The cyber hub allows anyone to report any cyber crime. All complaints will be investigated. The complainant will receive feedback. The cyber hub will also roll out cyber-awareness campaigns in SA. For the full article click here
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