# The University of the Western Cape says South Africa needs better awareness, clearer guidance, and stronger support systems to protect older people online. This is according to a research study titled, Cybercrime Against Senior Citizens: Exploring Ageism, Ideal Victimhood, and the Pivotal Role of Socioeconomics. The university’s communication officer, Harriet Box says the study mentions that as the global population ages, cybercriminals are increasingly going after this group:
UWC says South Africa needs stronger support systems to protect older people online [SOUND]
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