Public Wi-Fi: An ultimate guide on the risks + how to stay safe
Whether you work remotely, travel frequently, or just love staying connected wherever you go, chances are you’ve used a public Wi-Fi hotspot. They are nearly everywhere — airports, restaurants, coffee shops, libraries, public transit, hotel rooms, you name it. Using these free Wi-Fi hotspots is super convenient, allowing you to access online accounts, catch up on work, and check emails while on […]
‘Power of a moustache’: How Movember encourages men’s health, awareness
Last year, thousands of people across the country saw November as an excuse to grow a moustache — and, as a result, raised over $18 million for men’s health. The global Movember movement, which began in Australia, addresses the little-discussed fact that men are dying too early. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men […]
The Importance of Movember
What is Movember? Throughout the month of November men are encouraged to grow their moustaches to raise awareness and spark conversation for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Why Men’s Health? The state of men’s health is in a crisis. Simply put, men are dying too young. Gender is one of […]
Public Wi-Fi: An ultimate guide on the risks + how to stay safe
Whether you work remotely, travel frequently, or just love staying connected wherever you go, chances are you’ve used a public Wi-Fi hotspot. They are nearly everywhere — airports, restaurants, coffee shops, libraries, public transit, hotel rooms, you name it. Using these free Wi-Fi hotspots is super convenient, allowing you to access online accounts, catch up on work, and check emails while on […]
Security Best Practices for Removable Media and Devices
Removable media gives users convenience when it comes to accessing personal or business data on the go. USB flash drives are one of the most popular removable media devices used today and as the use increases, so do the associated risks. Hackers have the tendency to go after popular devices and search for possible ways to […]
Beware grandparent scams in South Africa – perhaps the worst of them all
Cybercrime has multiple niches and approaches, but perhaps the worst is the targeting of older people and taking advantage of their vulnerability, notes KnowBe4 AFRICA, a provider of security awareness training. The grandparent scam. Phishing. Online fraud. Financial exploitation. These are just some of the attacks that are directed at older people and that are […]
10 Strategies to Avoid Getting into Debt
No one tries to get in debt. It’s just one of those things that happens without your notice, or may even feel as if it’s out of your control. It’s just one of those things that happens without your notice, or may even feel as if it’s out of your control. However, staying out of […]
Ultima Reaches Out: PURE HOPE KIDS
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s the month of November and we share the story of another remarkable organisation we have the privilege of being involved with, Pure Hope Kids. Pure Hope Kids is an early childhood development programme that comprises a pre-primary and primary school for children from informal settlements of Plastic view and Mamelodi. The parents of […]
Ultima reaches out: POPUP
[vc_row content_placement=”top” height=”auto”][vc_column][vc_column_text]The term “pop-up” is currently very popular with reference to mobile restaurants and other social events. However, in this instance we are not supporting an up and coming young chef but an amazing organisation aiming at the upliftment of under-privileged communities. According to the definition used by POPUP a disempowered person is someone […]
Ultima reaches out: The story of Vastfontein
Ultima is involved in a number of community initiatives in and around Pretoria, and this month we want to share with you our contribution in Vastfontein Community Transformation. Situated in the Hammanskraal area, Vastfontein was established in 1998 with only a handful of employees and 10 children attending Sunday school in a shed. Since then, […]