Cyber● ElevatedJul 30 · Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 PM

From Facebook to fake job ads : the digital trap catching vulnerable Malawians - Malawi News | Breaking News , Politics , Business & Sports

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from nyasatimes.com · Malawi

Vulnerable Malawians are being caught in a digital trap involving fake job advertisements spread via platforms like Facebook. This highlights a significant cyber threat impacting the population.

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