#CyberSmart

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🔐𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞!🌍

This #SaferInternetDay, let’s take a stand for a safer digital #world! The internet connects us, but it also comes with risks - #phishing scams, @data breaches, and #cyber threats are more real than ever. Are you protecting yourself online? 🤔

✅ Use strong passwords & enable 2FA 🚨 Think before you click - avoid phishing scams 🌐 Browse safely & keep your data private 🔏 Be mindful of what you share online

Your #security is in your hands! Let’s commit to safe #browsing, responsible digital habits, and building a cyber-aware future. Together, we can make the #internet a safer place for all. 💻✨

💬 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 🔽

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#FraudAlert: Beware the SIM Swap Scam

Fraud Alert: Beware the SIM Swap Scam. #TechTip brought to you by Yours *TrulyJuly*. #YoursTrulyJuly #TechTuesday #TechBlogger #TechBlog #Scam #Spam #Phishing #ScamAlert #FraudAlert #BeCyberSmart #GetCyberSafe #ThinkBeforeYouAct #ThinkBeforeYouPost #InternetSafety #OnlineSecurity #eSafety #CyberSecurity #DataSecurity #CyberTips #online #digital #DigitalMarketing #OnlineMarketing #ContentMarketing #Hack #Trick #SocialEngineering #usability #UX #UserExperience #techie #techsupport #tipsandtricks #BetterDigitalWorld #counterfeit #fake #GoodPractice

    How convenient that you can request a SIM swap over the phone – for every cyber criminal out there.   Think about it: How easy is it to impersonate you and answer your security questions?   All that is needed is: Your ID number This is probably available in your email or on your device. With passwords being leaked, email hacking is easy. Your device can get stolen. You might’ve filled in…

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Ministry of National Security CyberSMART Conference || February 11, 2025

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Poor mobile security practices rife at SMEs, CyberSmart survey finds

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In a digital age, threats evolve faster than you can say 'hack'. Are you equipped with the latest intelligence to counteract cyber adversaries? Dive into the future of cybersecurity with our cutting-edge threat intelligence solutions. https://www.sun.com.bd/outsourcing/cyber-threat-intelligence/ #ProtectYourData #CyberSmart #SunIntelligence Stay ahead, stay secure. ????????

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The Best Internet for Gaming in South Africa

The Best Internet for Gaming in South Africa

Introduction

Gaming is a popular hobby in South Africa, with millions of people playing video games both online and offline. However, in order to enjoy a lag-free and smooth gaming experience, it is important to have a good internet connection.

This blog post will discuss the best internet for gaming in South Africa, as well as some tips for choosing the right ISP for your needs.

What is the best internet speed for gaming?

The ideal internet speed for gaming depends on the type of games you play. For multiplayer games, you will need a minimum download speed of 10 Mbps and an upload speed of 5 Mbps. For single-player games, you can get away with a lower speed, but 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload is recommended.

What type of internet connection is best for gaming?

Fiber optic internet is the best type of internet connection for gaming. It offers the fastest speeds and the lowest latency, which is important for a lag-free gaming experience.

If fiber optic internet is not available in your area, you can also use cable internet or DSL internet. However, these types of connections may not be as fast as fiber optic internet, and they may have higher latency.

Which ISPs are the best for gaming in South Africa?

There are many ISPs in South Africa that offer internet plans for gaming. Some of the best ISPs for gaming include:

Cybersmart

Cool Ideas

Supersonic

Afrihost

RSAWEB

These ISPs offer fast speeds, low latency, and reliable connections. They also have customer support that is knowledgeable about gaming and can help you choose the right plan for your needs.

Tips for choosing the right ISP for gaming

When choosing an ISP for gaming, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

Speed: Make sure the ISP you choose offers fast speeds that are sufficient for the type of games you play.

Latency: Latency is the time it takes for data to travel from your computer to the game server. A low latency is important for a lag-free gaming experience.

Reliability: The ISP you choose should have a reliable connection that is unlikely to go down.

Customer support: The ISP you choose should have customer support that is knowledgeable about gaming and can help you troubleshoot any problems you may have.

Conclusion

Choosing the right internet for gaming is important for a lag-free and smooth gaming experience. By following the tips in this blog post, you can choose the best ISP for your needs and enjoy hours of uninterrupted gaming.

Additional tips for gamers

If you are playing multiplayer games, try to connect to a server that is close to your location. This will help to reduce latency.

Close any unnecessary programs when you are gaming. This will free up bandwidth and improve your gaming performance.

Use a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi if possible. Wired connections are more reliable and offer lower latency than Wi-Fi.

If you are still experiencing lag, you may need to upgrade your internet plan. A faster internet plan will give you more bandwidth to work with, which can help to improve your gaming performance.

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Cyber Safety Tip: Be 100% wary of (any) unsolicited communications! Do not follow instructions from someone who rings (unexpectedly) to tell you your personal device has some technical problem (no matter who or what they claim). #fakecalls #scammer #coldcalls #cybersmart #cybersecurity #fakeclaim

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10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Cybercrime

Cybercrime is any illegal activity that happens online or on the internet. It is mostly perpetrated by hackers and cybercriminals who target computer networks, smart devices, servers, and other data storage equipment – with attacks ranging from security breaches to data or identity theft.

The number of cybercrimes that are happening today might make you think twice about using the internet entirely. However, having knowledge about these threats can be the first step to help protect yourself and your personal data.

Here are 10 steps that you can take to be cybersmart:

Use Strong, Unique Passwords

Any cybersecurity expert would tell you that you should not repeat passwords for this makes it easier for hackers to exploit your information. Your passwords should at least be eight (8) characters, is a combination of numbers and letters, and must include a special symbol.

Manage Your Social Media Settings

We know that you want to let everyone know what’s going on with you through your social media accounts. However, it would be wise to be selective on what you broadcast and put in your profile to deter social engineering cybercriminals. Therefore, the less you share publicly, the better.

Use A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Suite

As we continue to be reliant to technology for our daily tasks, we are also constantly at risk of being a victim of cybercrime. This is the reason why you need a comprehensive solution to help you strengthen your defenses against these threats. For instance, a system like Bitdefender can provide real-time protection against any attacks such as viruses, ransomware, malware, and more.

Keep Your Software Up to date

Cybercriminals frequently use known exploits such as flaws in your existing internet security software or operating system to gain access to your critical data. Therefore, it is important to keep all the solutions you use up to date to make it harder for them to infiltrate your device.

Enable Multi-factor Authentication

A lot of websites today give users the option to enable another authentication process to ensure their security. Two-factor or Multi-factor authentication asks users to type in a separate code apart from their passwords before they can fully enter the site. Enabling this feature makes it much harder for a hacker to break into your accounts.

Back up and Encrypt Your Most Important Data

It’s important to keep copies of your crucial data just to be prepared in case something happens. To be more efficient, you can have copies stored on a local drive like your laptop, another one on an external hard drive like a flash drive, and one remote storage like OneDrive or Dropbox. Data encryption on the other hand is a technique which if a hacker copies or downloads your files, all he will get are just gibberish codes rather than the actual content of those documents. To do this, you can install a software for encryption or change your system settings.

Be Wary of Public Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi can be inviting, but you must be careful before connecting to these public networks. When using a public Wi-Fi, anyone who is connected as well can see what you are doing and receiving across the internet. To keep yourself protected, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt all your internet traffic and make it more difficult for hackers to spy on you.

Stay Out of Certain Websites

In the real world, we know that some behaviors, actions, and locations can put us at greater risk of being a victim of crime – the same thing goes on the internet. If you are frequently visiting hacker chatrooms, viewing adult content, or going to suspicious sites that you know are scams, you are putting yourself and your data at risk of a cyberattack.

Stay Away from Dubious Emails

Fraudulent emails are not only common, they are getting increasingly convincing as time passes by. If an email asks you to enter your username or password, don’t do it. Instead, you can open your browser and go to the site directly or contact the company’s customer service to make sure that it is a legitimate message. Always remember that reputable sites or companies won’t ask for your login information thru email.

Keep Yourself Updated on Major Data Security Issues

The internet is full of cybersecurity articles that will keep you updated on the latest trend and what you can do to prevent them. If you are also doing business with a merchant or have an account on a website that’s been impacted by a security breach, find out what information hackers accessed and immediately change your password and settings.

Fighting cybercrime is everybody’s business. By taking precautionary steps to avoid being a victim of these cybercriminals, you are also doing your part in decreasing the rate of these crimes. Always concentrate on what you can do to protect yourself and your data, and always check your accounts for any suspicious activities.

Source: https://ipsystems.ph/10-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-cybercrime/

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Jim Teicher on CyberSmart's all-in-one edtech device trialing in Senegalese schools

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What to Know About Cyberbullying

Social media plays a large role in daily life. YouTube, Twitter, and other social media sites are used all throughout the U.S. Teens blog, post, and comment every chance they get. But even though you are able to post compliments about a video or “like” a picture, not all comments are good. Cyber bullying is the act of using electronic devices to bully one specific person. An estimated one half of adolescents have been cyber bullied and around one half have been involved in cyber bullying someone else. It is a serious problem facing the world today.

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#ThinkBeforeYouClick: Funny Spam email

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  I regularly scan through my spam folder and get to see the good, the bad, the ugly and the weird: Get instant poop!   In a world where everything has to happen at the tap of a finger, I guess ‘instant poop’ is just one of the new normals. Spam email or not, this is still pretty funny sender name: Funny spam email.   Always think before you click, and if in doubt, don’t click on it.   #Tech #Tip…

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CyberSmart raises $15M for an all-in-one cybersecurity and insurance solution targeting SMBs

Cybersecurity continues to be a major area for investment among businesses, and today a startup building solutions for smaller enterprises is announcing a funding round to meet that demand. CyberSmart — a UK startup that has built an all-in-one platform providing cybersecurity technology for small and medium businesses, and cyber insurance if things go wrong regardless — has closed a Series B of…

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Mobile security policy missing at most SMEs, CyberSmart survey finds

http://securitytc.com/TGQX30

[sunbd]

In a digital age, threats evolve faster than you can say 'hack'. Are you equipped with the latest intelligence to counteract cyber adversaries? Dive into the future of cybersecurity with our cutting-edge threat intelligence solutions. https://www.sun.com.bd/outsourcing/cyber-threat-intelligence/ #ProtectYourData #CyberSmart #SunIntelligence Stay ahead, stay secure. 🔒🌐

In a digital age, threats evolve faster than you can say 'hack'. Are you equipped with the latest intelligence to counteract cyber adversaries? Dive into the future of cybersecurity with our cutting-edge threat intelligence solutions. https://www.sun.com.bd/outsourcing/cyber-threat-intelligence/ #ProtectYourData #CyberSmart #SunIntelligence Stay ahead, stay secure. 🔒🌐