{
  "id": 15238164,
  "title": "South Africans warned how one stolen password could expose their accounts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/south-africans-warned-how-one-stolen-password-could-expose-their",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:56:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/south-africans-warned-how-one-stolen-password-could-expose-their-accounts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Film and Publications Board (FPB) in South Africa has issued warnings to the public about the risks associated with poor online security practices. The board has urged individuals to strengthen their digital safety by avoiding password reuse, activating two-factor authentication, being cautious of suspicious links, and promptly installing software updates. By following these simple yet effective steps, South Africans can significantly reduce their exposure to cyber threats and protect their personal information from potential hackers.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}