Nurse to the Rescue

22/02/2026

Our first Caregiver students for 2026 in class.

22/02/2026

First Aid: Dr Viljoen School
Go, save them lives, team!!

19/02/2026

Nè?!

12/02/2026

Food for thought!

11/02/2026

Nè?!

11/02/2026

Oh dear!

As the “AI Caricature” trend sweeps across social media platforms in early 2026, Tanosec Cybersecurity is issuing an urgent warning to the public. While the viral prompt asking AI to “create a caricature based on everything you know about me” may appear harmless, the company cautions that it presents a significant -and potentially irreversible- risk to personal privacy and digital security.

“Users believe they are just getting a fun avatar for their profile,” says the founder of Tanosec. “In reality, they are handing over a complete 360-degree digital dossier that includes biometric data, professional history, and personal context—all in one package.”

According to Tanosec, the trend carries four critical risks.

Loss of face prints: Uploading high-quality photos allows AI models to conduct biometric analysis, mapping facial geometry and expressions. Once stored on external servers, this data can be exploited for deepfakes, bypassing facial-recognition security, or enabling permanent profiling.

The context trap: By instructing AI to use “everything it knows,” users consolidate location data, family information, and professional history alongside their physical likeness. Such information may later be used to train future AI models without consent or sold for invasive, hyper-targeted advertising.

The illusion of deletion: Removing a chat does not necessarily erase the underlying data. Many platform policies allow raw information to be stored for extended periods, and once data is used to fine-tune a model, it effectively becomes a permanent part of that system’s architecture.

Centralised vulnerability: Participation can create what Tanosec describes as a “one-stop shop” for cybercriminals. A single breach could expose a complete identity profile on the dark web, opening the door to blackmail, fraud, or harassment.

In response, Tanosec urges users to prioritise what it calls digital sovereignty. Rather than engaging in trends that harvest personal data, the firm recommends exploring local, offline AI tools or using generic prompts that do not require personal imagery or history.

The company’s message is direct: Do not trade your digital identity for a 3D avatar. If a service appears to be free, Tanosec warns, the user may in fact be the product.

Tanosec is a purpose-driven, Bloemfontein-based, award-winning cybersecurity startup focused on helping businesses and individuals protect their digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. The company provides managed cybersecurity services, threat monitoring, security awareness training, and pe*******on testing, with a mission to make cybersecurity simple, human, and effective. By combining enterprise-level protection with personalised service, Tanosec aims to empower communities and contribute to broader digital safety awareness.

RECEIVED FROM:
Lawrence Lackey, Founder: +27 62 123 4244
lawrence@tanosec.co.za
https://tanosec.co.za

31/01/2026

How cool is this?!

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We are super excited about the new group of students who will start their care journey with us on 9 Feb 2026!

Are YOU one of them?

If you missed out on this opportunity, don't miss out on the next group starting June 2026.

We will only take in 3 groups this year. Opportunities awaits!

19/01/2026

Blessings, girl!!