Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize confirmed today, 18 March, that the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 116, 16 of which are in Gauteng.
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Organisations and companies around Joburg have been recommending that their employees work from home to help prevent further spread of the coronavirus.
Managing director of IT security company KnowB4 Africa, Anna Collard shared the following cybersecurity tips, especially for those working from home:
- Be on the lookout for emails or text messages related to COVID-19 and confirm the information directly with the vendor, bank or your boss
- If an employee will be using shared equipment that their family also uses at home, ensure that the latest security updates are installed
- Conduct a security scan on any shared equipment to make sure there’s no malware or other malicious objects infecting the machine
- Be cautious of any unexpected emails containing links or attachments
- Ensure that Wi-Fi connections are password protected. Alternatively, use a VPN when going online
- Use complex passwords such as a passphrase or, better yet, use a password manager to store passwords securely.
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