Did you really say “catfishing”?

Did you really say “catfishing”?

If you haven’t yet heard the term catfishing, never fear! Here’s a dash of 21st century cultural education to get you up to speed. But before we dive into the details: are you, or perhaps a friend or family member considering seeking companionship or a...
One more way to sidestep social engineering

One more way to sidestep social engineering

Do you have that one friend on social media who fills in Facebook Quizzes as fast as you drink your morning coffee – or perhaps you ARE that friend on social media? We have all seen something like this popping up in our Facebook feeds: a post saying things like,...
What’s a “phishing email”?

What’s a “phishing email”?

Imagine your gate intercom ‘dinged’ and, on peering out of the front window, you saw a man wearing a sparkly carnival mask standing on your pavement. There’s no way you would let him in, would you? But what if he was driving a white bakkie, wearing...
The SIM Swap Story & Similar Tales

The SIM Swap Story & Similar Tales

We’re looking at something topical this month, because we have been hearing about numerous “SIM swap story” fraud attempts by phone call. This one is clearly doing the rounds, so let’s unpack it and keep you forewarned. First up: what’s a...
How To Lock Hackers Out

How To Lock Hackers Out

Do you have an automated garage which allows access straight into the house? That may be convenient to avoid getting soaked during the wild Cape winter storms, but imagine if someone stole the remote that operates your garage door. Suddenly a malicious person has...
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