Safer Internet Day - Internet Safety Tips
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Lock Down Your Wi-Fi Network
Rename your router. Remove identifiable home names. Use WPA3 encryption. Strong password only.
An open network exposes smart alarms, CCTV cameras, gate motors, and intercom systems to intrusion.
Update Everything — Not Just Your Phone
Routers, CCTV DVRs, smart alarms, electric fences, garage motors.
Outdated firmware is one of the most common entry points for cyber criminals targeting homes.
Two-Factor Authentication on Security Apps
Alarm apps. CCTV viewing apps. Smart home controls.
If someone accesses these, they can monitor movements, disarm systems, or learn your routine.
Hide Your Routine Online
Avoid posting:
• “Away for the weekend”
• Holiday countdowns
• Airport check-ins
Criminals monitor social media to identify empty homes.
Phishing Targets Security Clients
Fake emails posing as:
• Security companies
• Armed response invoices
• App login resets
Never click links asking for login details or payment updates.
Secure Your CCTV Remote Viewing
Change default usernames/passwords on DVR/NVR systems.
Disable public sharing links.
Unsecured cameras allow outsiders to watch your property live.
Device Access Control
Limit who has access to:
• Alarm codes
• App logins
• Panic app permissions
Ex-employees, contractors, domestic staff access should be removed immediately when roles change.
Teach Kids Digital Awareness
Children share locations, school uniforms, and home interiors online.
This unintentionally exposes property layouts and daily routines.
Use Geo-Location Panic Apps Wisely
Ensure tracking permissions are enabled only for trusted security providers.
Test the panic function regularly like you would a home alarm.
Backup Security Footage
Cloud or off-site backups protect evidence if DVRs are stolen during burglaries.
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Arrest: Stolen Vehicle Recovered
November 6, 2025
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Atlas Security Armed Response Officers played a key role in recovering a stolen vehicle and assisting with the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with fraud and vehicle theft. Atlas Security’s Control Room received a phone call early hours of the morning regarding a white Mazda that had been stolen in South End the previous day. Our Armed response units and Atlas Security Armed Response Officer, Bravo 16 were notified to remain on alert for the vehicle.
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Two Suspects Arrested After Copper Theft in Despatch
March 17, 2026
Two suspects detained. Copper theft stopped in progress. That was the outcome when Atlas Security armed response officers responded to an incident in Despatch late Monday night.
Theft Prevention Leads to Arrest at a Primary School in Kariega
January 7, 2025
Atlas Security apprehended a suspect at a primary school in Kariega after detecting suspicious activity on CCTV. The swift response prevented further theft, and SAPS arrested the suspect on charges of burglary and possession of break-in equipment.