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Scam of the Week: reCaptcha Scams – When Bots Pretend to Be Human
Ah, CAPTCHA—the little security puzzle designed to prove you’re not a robot.  You’ve seen it a million times: “Click all the traffic...
Esteffan Coetzee
Mar 203 min read
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Why Your Phone’s Auto-Connect Is Like a Sketchy Handshake
Ever found your device cheerfully latching onto a Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth device without asking you first? That's auto-connect for...
Esteffan Coetzee
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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The Art of Digital Self-Defence: Why Skipping Security Audits is Like Ignoring a Weird Engine Noise
Ever ignored a strange noise coming from your car, hoping it would magically fix itself? Yeah, me too. Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well....
Esteffan Coetzee
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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Digital Bouncers: Why You Need Antivirus and Firewalls on Lock
Have you ever wandered down the digital alleys of the Internet without a second thought about what lurks in the shadows? Well, it's time...
Esteffan Coetzee
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Keep Your Mobile Device in Check: Why Rooting Isn’t Worth the Risk
Ever thought about jailbreaking or rooting your phone to get those sweet, unreleased features or apps? Sure, it sounds like a digital...
Esteffan Coetzee
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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Why Skipping Software Updates Is Like Ignoring a Leaky Roof
Ever hit "remind me later" on a software update, thinking it's no biggie, only to find your digital world raining cats and dogs because...
Esteffan Coetzee
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Should You Get Reimbursed for Zelle Scams?
Imagine this: You're sipping your morning coffee, and a text pops up from your "boss," who’s apparently stranded abroad and desperately...
Esteffan Coetzee
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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The Impact of UK's New Legislation on Cyber Security: Safeguarding Businesses in the Digital Age
Starting October 7th 2024, UK banks and payment service providers (PSPs) will be required to reimburse victims of Authorised Push Payment...
Esteffan Coetzee
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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Hyperlinks: Click with Care, Not with Regret
We’ve all done it: clicking on hyperlinks, without a worry in the world. This needs to change if we wanna stay safe online. In emails,...
Esteffan Coetzee
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Biometrics: Because You're Not a Robot (Yet)
Alright, let's face it: Remembering a gazillion passwords is about as fun as a root canal. With hackers constantly upping their game,...
Esteffan Coetzee
May 30, 20242 min read
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Passkeys: Your Ticket Out of Password Hell
Let’s talk about something that's changing the game in digital security: passkeys. Imagine living in a world where forgetting passwords...
Esteffan Coetzee
May 21, 20242 min read
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Strong Passwords: Why Your 'Password123' Needs to be Better.
So, you're using ‘password123’ for, well, everything? Congrats, you’ve basically rolled out the red carpet for hackers. It's like saying,...
Esteffan Coetzee
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Festive Season Shopping Scams
As we gear up for the shopping extravaganza of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the start of the Festive Season shopping, it's important...
Esteffan Coetzee
Nov 16, 20231 min read
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How to Protect Your Mini-Gamers on Roblox: A Guide for the Clueless Parent
So… You've discovered Roblox. Or rather, your little gamer dragged you into it. Here's the down-low, the 411, the need-to-know to ensure...
Esteffan Coetzee
Oct 5, 20231 min read
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The Invisible Intruder: Unmasking the Man-in-the-Middle Cyber Attack
Today, we're delving into the mysterious world of cyber security to uncover the secrets of a stealthy adversary known as the...
Esteffan Coetzee
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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GoldPhish Nabs Seven New G2 Badges, Proving We're Hooked on Excellence
We're excited to share some fantastic news with you. The G2 Fall Reports have been released, and we're humbled to announce that we've...
Esteffan Coetzee
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Your Cyber Security Awareness Month Package Has Arrived!
As you know, Cyber Security Awareness Month is the focal point of October. We know life can get busy so you may have forgotten to prepare...
Esteffan Coetzee
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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How to Sell Security Awareness Training (SAT)
A single cyber attack - be it a data breach, malware, ransomware, or DDoS attack - cost companies in the U.S. a median of $18 000 in...
Esteffan Coetzee
Aug 3, 20236 min read
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Phishing Reporting: See Something, Say Something!
Your employees probably receive a bunch of phishing emails every day. But do they know where to report them? It's a crucial part of your...
Esteffan Coetzee
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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"Show Me the Money... Later?" Unpacking Advance-Fee Scams
The UK is dealing with a significant uptick in advance-fee scams. These are the scams where bad guys ask you to pay a small fee
Esteffan Coetzee
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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