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Social engineeringCould a Convincing Caller Gain Access to Your Business?
Fake IT support callers and fake recruiters can talk staff into granting access. Five practical actions to verify requests, protect sign-ins and report concerns quickly. Read Security Brief #009
Mobile securityYour Phone Is a Work Device Too: Five Simple Checks
Five simple checks: screen and SIM PIN locks, current updates, sensible app permissions, reliable backups and a plan for a missing phone. Read Security Brief #008
Online account securityFive simple ways to keep your online accounts safer
Five simple habits that make your work and personal accounts harder to break into and easier to recover: unique passwords, two-step sign-in, caution with unexpected requests, current recovery details and access checks. Read Security Brief #007More from Primeworks
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Security Brief #009 — Could a Convincing Caller Gain Access to Your Business?
Fake IT support callers and fake recruiters can talk staff into granting access. Five practical actions to verify requests, protect sign-ins and report concerns…
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Security Brief #008 — Your Phone Is a Work Device Too: Five Simple Checks
Five simple checks: screen and SIM PIN locks, current updates, sensible app permissions, reliable backups and a plan for a missing phone.
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Security Brief #007 — Your Online Accounts: Five Simple Ways to Keep Them Safer
Five simple habits that make your work and personal accounts harder to break into and easier to recover: unique passwords, two-step sign-in, caution with…
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Security Brief #006 — Your Work Computer: Is It Up to Date and Fit for the Job?
Is your work computer still supported and suitable for the job? A plain guide to Windows 11, Home vs Pro, and five simple checks…
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Security Brief #005 — Still working doesn’t mean it’s secure: why software updates matter
One missed update can leave an avoidable route into your business. Computers, servers, phones and websites all need ongoing attention. Learn why software updates…
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Security Brief #004 — When a Trusted Email Becomes the Trap
A genuine sender address does not guarantee a safe request. Learn how Microsoft 365 sessions can be stolen, how to reduce the risk and…
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Security Brief #003 — Unexpected MFA Prompts: Don’t Approve the Attack
If your phone asks you to approve a sign-in you did not start, reject it. Learn how repeated MFA prompts and fake IT calls…
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POPIA Compliance for Small Businesses in South Africa: A Practical Starting Guide
A practical POPIA starting guide for South African small businesses, covering responsibilities, security controls, breach readiness and a focused 90-day action plan.
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Security Brief #002 — Court Order Phishing: Would You Click?
A real court-order phishing email received by Primeworks shows how fear, urgency and convincing presentation can drive a dangerous click—and the simple verification habits…
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