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263 million South African browser cookies stolen by cybercriminals

The South African
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263 million South African browser cookies stolen by cybercriminals
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South Africans are being warned about a growing cyber threat that could allow criminals to access online accounts without even knowing the victim’s password.



More than 263 million browser cookies linked to South Africa have been found in infostealer datasets circulating online, according to research by cybersecurity company NordVPN.



South Africa ranked 30th globally for the number of stolen browser cookies identified in the research.



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