Warning to people using Netflix and YouTube in South Africa

• There is no specific warning from authorities to people using Netflix and YouTube in South Africa, but rather a general warning about the rise of cybercrime in the country.
• Cybercrime is on the rise in South Africa, with browser cookies being stolen to log in to platforms such as Netflix, YouTube, and Reddit, with over 263 million cookies from South Africa found in infostealer datasets.
• The South African Police Service has issued a warning about the rapid growth of cybercrime and provided ten cybercrime prevention tips for South Africans, including using strong passwords and activating firewalls.