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Wishing you a safe and successful 2026. Happy New Year from ONIX!
31/12/2025

Wishing you a safe and successful 2026. Happy New Year from ONIX!

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€-----------------------Updates arenโ€™t optional โ€” theyโ€™re one of the simplest ways to close s...
29/12/2025

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€
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Updates arenโ€™t optional โ€” theyโ€™re one of the simplest ways to close security gaps. Use this checklist to spot update-related risks and keep your devices protected:
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ:
โ€ข Repeatedly postponing or ignoring system and application updates
โ€ข Devices running outdated operating systems, browsers, or antivirus software
โ€ข Unpatched third-party plug-ins or unsupported applications
โ€ข Devices that havenโ€™t been restarted in weeks and show pending updates
โ€ข Unexpected update failures or warnings that arenโ€™t addressed
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐——๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ:
โ€ข Enable automatic updates for operating systems, applications, and security software
โ€ข Restart devices regularly to ensure updates are applied
โ€ข Remove or replace unsupported or unused applications that no longer receive patches
โ€ข Keep browsers, extensions, and plug-ins up to date; avoid installing from unverified sources
โ€ข Report recurring update failures to IT so they can investigate and remediate

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas from all of us at ONIX!
25/12/2025

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas from all of us at ONIX!

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด-----------------------QR codes can be used to hide malicious links and steal credentials o...
22/12/2025

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
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QR codes can be used to hide malicious links and steal credentials or payment details. Use this checklist to spot suspicious codes before you scan:
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ:
โ€ข Unsolicited QR codes on posters, receipts, stickers, menus, or emails that ask you to scan for discounts, payment, or login
โ€ข QR codes placed over existing codes/stickers or printed on unofficial signage
โ€ข Shortened or obfuscated URLs displayed after scanning that donโ€™t match the expected domain
โ€ข Requests to enter credentials, OTPs, or payment details after scanning a code
โ€ข QR codes accompanied by pressure to act quickly (limited-time offers, urgent prompts)
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐——๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ:
โ€ข Check the physical context โ€” is the QR code from an official source? If unsure, donโ€™t scan
โ€ข Use a QR scanner that previews the full URL before opening it; inspect the URL carefully for legitimacy
โ€ข When a QR code claims to link to payment or login, open the official app or site manually instead of following the scanned link
โ€ข Avoid entering credentials, payment details, or OTPs on pages opened via unknown QR codes
โ€ข If you find a suspicious or tampered QR code in the workplace, report it and remove/cover it if authorised

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด-----------------------Most data incidents start with something that feels โ€œsmall.โ€ A ...
18/12/2025

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
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Most data incidents start with something that feels โ€œsmall.โ€ A quick upload to personal storage, the wrong recipient, or an unsecured screen can turn into a serious disclosure. Use this checklist to spot risky data handling and keep sensitive information protected:
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ:
โ€ข Uploading files to personal cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
โ€ข Sending work data to personal or external email addresses
โ€ข Using unauthorised USB drives or sharing devices
โ€ข Printing or sharing confidential documents without encryption
โ€ข Leaving screens unlocked or documents visible in shared areas
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐——๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ:
โ€ข Always use approved company tools for file sharing and collaboration
โ€ข Verify recipients before sending sensitive emails
โ€ข Encrypt attachments when sending confidential data externally
โ€ข Lock your screen when away from your desk
โ€ข Ask IT or Compliance if youโ€™re unsure about data classification or sharing procedures
โ€ข Report accidental disclosures immediately โ€” early reporting limits damage

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—›๐˜†๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ-----------------------Weak or reused passwords make it easy for attackers to gain ...
15/12/2025

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—›๐˜†๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ
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Weak or reused passwords make it easy for attackers to gain access. Use this checklist to identify risky habits and strengthen your account security:
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ:
โ€ข Reusing the same password across multiple platforms
โ€ข Using personal details (birthdays, names, pet names) in passwords
โ€ข Short or predictable patterns (โ€œ12345โ€, โ€œQwerty!โ€, โ€œPassword2025โ€)
โ€ข Storing passwords in plain-text files or on sticky notes
โ€ข Ignoring prompts to enable MFA or use password managers
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐——๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ:
โ€ข Use a cipher or memory pattern only you understand (e.g., pick words from a song and add symbols in predictable ways)
โ€ข Build pass-phrases, not single words (e.g., CoffeeMountainsRunFast!)
โ€ข Use a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords
โ€ข Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all accounts
โ€ข Change passwords immediately if you suspect an account has been exposed
โ€ข Check active sessions regularly

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด-----------------------Phishing emails are designed to look real, feel urgent, and trick yo...
13/12/2025

๐™ต๐™ด๐š‚๐šƒ๐™ธ๐š…๐™ด ๐™ฒ๐šˆ๐™ฑ๐™ด๐š ๐šƒ๐™ธ๐™ฟ๐š‚ โ€ข ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
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Phishing emails are designed to look real, feel urgent, and trick you into clicking, sharing details, or opening something harmful. Use this checklist to spot the red flags and protect yourself:
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ:
โ€ข Mismatched or misspelled sender domains (e.g. .com instead of .com)
โ€ข Unexpected requests for login credentials or payment details
โ€ข Emails that create urgency or fear (โ€œAct now,โ€ โ€œAccount suspendedโ€)
โ€ข Links that donโ€™t match the visible text โ€” hover to preview
โ€ข Attachments you didnโ€™t request, especially ZIP, EXE, or DOCM files
โ€ข Slightly โ€œoffโ€ language or tone from a known contact (spelling, grammar, tone shifts)
โ€ข Generic greetings like โ€œDear userโ€ or โ€œDear valued customerโ€
๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐——๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ:
โ€ข Verify the senderโ€™s identity โ€” use known contact channels, not the emailโ€™s reply address
โ€ข Hover over links before clicking; when in doubt, go directly to the official website
โ€ข Never open unexpected attachments
โ€ข Report suspicious emails to IT or Security immediately
โ€ข Trust your instincts โ€” if it feels off, stop and verify
โ€ข Use tagged/alias email addresses when signing up for services or third-party forms (e.g. yourname+[email protected]). If you later receive unexpected mail sent to that alias, it can reveal who shared or sold your address and help you spot targeted phishing attempts. Create a unique tag for each service so you can trace the source of unsolicited messages and block or report the offending sender.

Thank you for being part of our 2025! Wishing you safe travels, warm moments, and a restful festive season. Our SOC rema...
12/12/2025

Thank you for being part of our 2025!

Wishing you safe travels, warm moments, and a restful festive season. Our SOC remains on watch, monitoring and ready to support when you need us.

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ONIX has always maintained the importance of data sovereignty. We regularly engage clients on what it means to own and c...
18/06/2025

ONIX has always maintained the importance of data sovereignty. We regularly engage clients on what it means to own and control your data and the necessity to keep that which belongs to us within our borders. Our strategic partnerships with Snode Technologies and Pfortner are built on the foundation of data sovereignty. Data is our greatest asset and we should do everything in our power to retain it in our country. Not only does it promote sovereign security, but also creates employment in Namibia and develops much needed cybersecurity skills for ourselves and not others.

๐™ˆ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฎ๐™ฌ๐™š๐™— ๐˜ผ๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™˜๐™ก๐™š: ๐˜ž๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ˆ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ข?
๐Ÿ”Ž https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-podcasts/the-business-of-africa/who-owns-african-data/

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To the women who can fix everything, from the smallest scrape to the biggest challenge, thank you. Happy Motherโ€™s Day! ๐Ÿ’
15/06/2025

To the women who can fix everything, from the smallest scrape to the biggest challenge, thank you. Happy Motherโ€™s Day! ๐Ÿ’

15/06/2025

Today we celebrate the dads who show up, stay present, and make the everyday moments count. Your impact goes far beyond what you do, itโ€™s who you are.

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