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Doxing – the days of our online lives
What is doxing? Doxing (or doxxing) is the act of obtaining and publishing personal information about someone without their consent. This information can include the person’s real name, address, phone…
How not to buy a property
How to not buy a property – the story of how we almost bought a house COVID-19 had many negatives. One of the benefits is that employers were forced to…
My Comrades Marathon 2022 Down Run Story
The Comrades Marathon is referred to as the “Ultimate Human Race” and for good reason. It is the only race where you must invest at least 3 to 6 months…
Banking on bitcoin – which banks are crypto friendly
As a supporter of bitcoin, I’d like to know if the companies I work with support this technology. Following on from my previous blog post, First National Bank, How Can…
First National Bank (FNB) – How Can We Unbank You?
First National Bank (FNB) was once known as a model of innovation, but the bank has recently been at odds with this approach. Their stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrency, in…
Bitcoin stealing malware that hijacks crypto addresses
On Monday, 14 March 2022 a friend contacted me. He had sent 0.255 bitcoin from a wallet on the Kraken exchange to VALR. Working on his laptop computer, he had…
How to apply for a South African Smart Card ID at a bank branch
Recently my wife wanted to get a new identity document (ID). We were married in 2018 and she (voluntarily) changed her surname at the Department of Home Affairs. What can…
Can my car insurance force me to use their authorised repairer?
I recently had to submit a claim to my motor vehicle insurance company. The insurance company quickly approved the claim and said that everything was ready to go. Their authorised…
MTI – The Missing Pieces
On Friday, 7 January it was announced that Johann Steynberg, the fugitive CEO of Mirror Trading International (MTI) had been arrested in Brazil on 29 December 2021. Steynberg fled South…