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Common cybercrime trends in South Africa

by 1-grid Writer | Sep 2, 2021 | Web Security | 0 |

We look at the top most common cyber crimes in South Africa making the rounds.

Website security checklist – How to ensure your website is safe in 2021

by 1-grid Writer | Aug 31, 2021 | Web Security | 0 |

Would you leave the front door of your store unlocked when you close up for the day? No you...

Starting your business online – Challenges and solutions

by 1-grid Writer | Jun 21, 2021 | Web Hosting, Web Security | 0 |

If you’re on the journey to start your online business, read our top four challenges and their solutions.

What are VPNs used for?

by 1-grid Writer | May 3, 2021 | VPN, Web Security | 0 |

Not sure if you might need the extra layer of security that comes with a VPN? These features might change your mind.

Why you shouldn’t use a free VPN

by 1-grid Writer | Apr 26, 2021 | VPN, Web Security, Website Security | 0 |

While VPNs provide an extra layer of security, find out why free VPNs are not good news for your business data.

How to choose: Shared web hosting vs dedicated server hosting

by 1-grid Writer | Apr 20, 2021 | Dedicated Server, Web Hosting, Web Security | 0 |

We break down the difference between shared hosting and dedicated server hosting in South Africa.

How Secure is Incognito Browsing

by 1-grid Writer | Feb 1, 2021 | Web Security | 0 |

All major web browsers have an incognito or private browsing option. For the most part, incognito...

Heap Overflow Vulnerability Detected in Sudo

by 1-grid Writer | Feb 1, 2021 | Web Security | 0 |

Are you a Linux user? A vulnerability has been detected on a common used package...

Older Android Versions Will Block Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificates In 2021

by 1-grid Writer | Nov 11, 2020 | SSL Certificates, Web Security | 0 |

The free open and automated certificate authority, Lets Encrypt, has issued a warning for android users; 220 million websites will get flagged as not secure for Android users who utilize the software versions that came before 7.1.1. The alert comes from the senior staff technologist and lead developer at Lets Encrypt, Jacob Hoffman-Andrews.

Black Friday Scams: Tips To Protect Yourself From Black Friday Scams

by 1-grid Writer | Oct 27, 2020 | Black Friday, Web Security | 0 |

Online shopping security is of the utmost importance and on the biggest shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, extreme caution should be at the forefront of the consumers’ minds. According to the South African Banking and Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), consumers should be wary of scams leading up to Black Friday.