Highlights From ESET Security Day Breakfast Durban:
Last week the ESET Security Day Breakfast was held in Durban and I was lucky enough to attend this informative event which covered security topics and of course the subject that is on everyone’s mind, The POPI Act. The packed out event was held in the Maharani Hotel in Durban.
Here are some of the highlights from the event:
Ransomware and Cybercrime Trends Report
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| Robert Lipovsky sharing his insight |
We heard a fantastic report from ESET Global Senior Researcher, Robert Lipovsky. He shared some key insights into security, ransomware, malware, viruses and analysis.
He did let us know that sometimes even Hackers leave you a nice message within malware.
Mr Lipovsky also shared insight from around the world of key attacks and noted that when the Durex site gets hit you know nobody is safe.
He also warned that sometimes malware can even steal some of the most important information such as admin details and passwords.
‘Espionage is used before destructive attacks,’ noted Mr Lipovsky.
The POPI Act and the Road to Compliance
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| Drew van Vuuren explains the POPI Act |
Drew van Vuuren of iDataSec gave a very interesting report on what we can expect from the POPI Act. ‘Business and Organisations are going to have to change the way they do business,’ warned Mr van Vuuren. He noted that the biggest impact will be on DMO (Direct Marketing Organisations).
He also let people know that the POPI act also applies to local government. He also suggested that business take reasonable steps to comply with POPI.
ESET Tips
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| Adrian Stanford shares security tips |
Adrian Stanford a Business Analyst from ESET gave us some key insights into POPI and even shared a useful microsite that ESET has setup to help companies deal with POPI act.
You can get free information on POPI and your requirements at this microsite.
The site can be found here: https://encryption.eset.com/za/what-is-popia/
He warned companies to keep things secure and use encryption, especially endpoint encryption. He recommended as many different layers of security as possible and suggested companies use 2-factor authentication such as banks require. So not only do you have a password but you can add in 1 time pins sent to your mobile phone to add layers of security. Avoid using easy passwords and avoid posting secure details on social media where they can be easily seen by just about anyone.
The POPI Assessment Tool
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| Steve Flynn reveals details of the POPI Assessment Tool |
Steve Flynn the ESET Director of Sales and Marketing also shared with us more details on the POPI Assessment Tool and how ESET can help you deal with the POPI act. There is also the option for companies that take up this offer to resell the product to their clients.
For more info on these offerings from ESET visit: www.eset.co.za
Twitter: @eset_sa
Facebook: @ESET.SA
This edition by Fred Felton | Twitter @fredfelton
Images courtesy ESET
Free breakfast or burger meal at any Wimpy Engen 1 Stop via the FNB App:
South African road trips have become synonymous with Wimpy.
Travel itineraries for many families undoubtably include a stop at a Wimpy store to refuel and refresh – and with almost 50 Engen 1Stop forecourts with Wimpy restaurants countrywide filling up, in more ways than one, is definitely a little easier and convenient.
To help South Africans to love the journey just a little more, Wimpy has partnered with FNB. The introduction of FNB On The Go, will enable customers on eBucks level 2 or higher to redeem a breakfast or burger meal at any Wimpy Engen 1Stop outlet across South Africa via the FNB APP.
“A partnership with FNB on this initiative is a strategic move for Wimpy. Our wide footprint, deliciously affordable food and friendly table service paired with FNB’s solid background and extensive reach means we’ll be able to bring more families together to share special moments while they travel across the country and we are always happy to welcome new families into our Wimpy family,” says Jacques Cronje.
FNB On The Go is live on the FNB banking APP since Monday, 15 October 2018 and all eBucks Rewards clients that are on reward level 2 and above will automatically receive their very first Wimpy voucher which they can redeem at any Wimpy based in an Engen 1Stop along the country’s major transit routes. These Wimpy vouchers that are exclusively available on the FNB banking APP are valid for three months only and will expire every time a new voucher is issued.
Wimpy is looking forward to a successful rollout of the FNB On The Go initiative, positive uptake of Wimpy vouchers and welcoming FNB customers’ families into the Wimpy family, and helping them to create moments that are worth sharing while they trek across the country.
*Wimpy vouchers issued on the FNB banking App only valid for sit-down orders.
You can download the FNB banking App on the App Store or Play Store.
This edition by Fred Felton | Twitter @fredfelton
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