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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Outdated firmware is one of the most common entry points for cyber criminals targeting homes.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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SUSPECT ARRESTED MID-THEFT AFTER BREAKING INTO KABEGA PARK PROPERTY
February 12, 2026
Atlas Security once again demonstrated the power of rapid response and visible patrols following the arrest of an intruder caught in the act inside a Kabega Park property on the morning of 11 February 2026. Our control room received a distressed phone call reporting a male inside the yard moving between the water tanks and gas cylinders. The suspect was already busy interfering with property on site.
Atlas Security Crime Report – February 2025
March 4, 2025
Atlas Security Crime Report – February 2025February 2025: A Month of Vigilance and Community Collaboration in Crime PreventionFebruary saw a continued commitment from Atlas Security to safeguard Nelson Mandela Bay, Atlas Security responded to 429 incidents across Nelson Mandela Bay. While challenges persist, our proactive strategies and community partnerships have led to notable successes in crime prevention.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Summerstrand as Three Suspects Arrested
January 12, 2026
A rapid reaction and decisive follow-up led to the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of three female suspects in Summerstrand on 11 January 2026. Our control room received an alert to be on the lookout for a white vehicle that had been reported stolen. Acting on this intelligence, our armed response teams immediately initiated patrols in the area.