TECH | Safety dilemma posed by scammers on WhatsApp

In today's always-connected world, it's no surprise that the popular communication app WhatsApp has become the latest scam tool once again.

Alarmingly, South Africans are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of these fraudsters. It is important to note that WhatsApp's safeguards - such as end-to-end encryption and two-step verification - aren't always foolproof.

While developers go to great lengths to ensure the safety of WhatsApp users, they cannot always compensate for user error.

With more than 2 billion users worldwide and 23 million users in South Africa, WhatsApp has become a fertile ground for scammers to exploit unsuspecting individuals through various social engineering tactics.

To help us understand the safety dilemma posed by scammers who specifically target this popular messaging platform, we are joined by ESET Southern Africa Technical Support Consultant, Lucas Molefe

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