For the first time, 51 stakeholders in the cybersecurity sector have received accreditation and licences from Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA). Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) like Absa Bank, Access Bank, Fidelity Bank, and Guarantee Trust Bank; Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs) like Virtual Infosec Africa, e-Crime Bureau, and CWG Ghana; and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) like Kester Quist-Aphetsi, […]

South Africa’s government-run National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is recovering from a ransomware hack. This cyberattack disrupted its systems and deleted backup data. Public health laboratory testing was delayed due to the NHLS’s digital infrastructure weaknesses. Labs are processing clinical samples, but physicians can not obtain test results online. The NHLS estimates that recovering attack-compromised […]

Kaspersky, a cybersecurity leader, launched a cutting-edge online training programme to improve cyber defence. Kaspersky is committed to meeting the growing demand for competent cybersecurity workers and combating evolving cyber threats. The new training programme is for IT professionals, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and anyone looking to improve their cyber defence skills. Practical knowledge and real-world applications […]

Unauthorised websites have illicitly provided access to Nigerian citizens’ sensitive personal and financial data for as little as 100 Naira, Paradigm Initiative revealed. This alarming development presents a severe breach of fundamental privacy rights, posing significant risks to individuals and the national economy. On March 16, 2024, Fij.ng, an online media outlet, published an exposé […]

To improve the cybersecurity skills of 100 Kenyan students, the Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has teamed up with Cyber Shujaa. An intense three-month programme is offered to 70 undergraduate and 30 graduate students with fewer than two years of work experience. How do the cybersecurity modules help protect against threats? The program encompasses eight […]

Opera Mini, a global leader in browser innovation, introduced Locked Mode, a security feature for Opera Mini that allows PIN-protected browsing to further strengthen privacy protections. Users now have more control over their mobile browsing thanks to the new Locked Mode, which safeguards their tabs, history, and saved data and lets them establish a PIN […]

The Lagos State Government in Nigeria has established the Cybersecurity Operations Centre (CSOC) to improve digital security and defend public infrastructure from cyberattacks. At the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Lagos, on Monday, May 20, 2024, Honourable Commissioner for Science, Innovation, and Technology Olatunbosun Alake revealed this plan. […]

Morocco has been ranked 55th out of 70 countries in terms of cybersecurity. This is according to a recent report by MixMode, a prominent cybersecurity solutions provider in California. This evaluation considered various indicators, including the National Cybersecurity Index (NCSI), the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), the Cyber Exposure Index (CEI), and the Cyber Resilience Index […]

The Kenyan government has established a dedicated unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to monitor threats directed towards Kenyan bloggers.  Kithure Kindiki, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Interior, told senators that the country’s police are investigating reports of cyberbullying and physical assaults against people who voiced opinions different from the government’s. “Bloggers exercising their […]

The National Security Adviser would supervise the cyber security levy deduction process, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).  The apex bank’s Director of payments system management, Chibuzor Efobi, and Director of financial policy and regulation, Haruna.B. Mustafa, issued a circular to banks, mobile money operators, payment service providers, and others.  According to the […]

A new SHELT System Integration (SHELT SI) business unit in Nigeria has been launched by the prominent cybersecurity solutions provider SHELT. Expanding its offerings to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, SHELT builds on its solid reputation over six years of serving the nation’s financial, telecom, and government sectors. Cyber Immune Limited, a Nigerian subsidiary of SHELT, […]

The cyber threat landscape continues to develop, and ransomware and extortion will be lost in 2023 after two years of high but stable activity. Hackers are attacking IT and physical supply chains, unleashing mass cyberattacks, and finding new ways to blackmail organisations of all sizes. As expected, customers and clients prioritise cyber risk in the […]

The South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), responsible for business registration and IP protection, reported a cyberattack on February 29th that let clients’ and workers’ information slip. As soon as the breach was discovered, specific CIPC platforms were shut down to limit potential damage. The agency said that current investigations would soon find […]

Microsoft says that Russian government-backed hackers called Midnight Blizzard broke into its system and caused a breach. The company warns that all organisations are now at risk from well-resourced nation-state threat players.  In a recent statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said this. Microsoft said hackers got into corporate email accounts […]

In a notable development, the cyber-espionage group MuddyWater, linked to Iran’s intelligence service, has extended its operations to Africa, specifically targeting telecommunications companies in Egypt, Sudan, and Tanzania. Symantec’s threat intelligence analyst, Marc Elias, indicates that this marks the first documented instance of MuddyWater’s activities on the African continent, diverging from its prior focus on […]

A recent incident that sparked a short-lived 10% Bitcoin rally due to fake news has raised concerns in the cryptocurrency industry. This sector is eagerly anticipating mass-market Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) that could potentially revitalise its fortunes. On a Monday morning, Bitcoin’s value quickly surged, only to be swiftly reversed. This sudden fluctuation was triggered by […]

In keeping with its purpose, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched events to mark this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In collaboration with CISCO, the agency trained 3242 on fundamental and advanced cybersecurity skills the previous year. Every October, there is a month set out worldwide for education and awareness-raising about cybersecurity. The […]

Open AI, ChatGPT’s parent company, is rolling out a voice chat function. Open AI’s latest blog article says so. This development comes shortly after it was revealed that the AI platform had seen a third consecutive month of declining traffic. The AI startup claimed ChatGPT is adding speech and visual capabilities. These features allow users […]

Andrew Voges will take over the role of General Manager for Africa at Kaspersky, according to a recent announcement made by the company.  Voges’ immediate objectives will be to accelerate growth in the enterprise segment, consolidate the company’s channel presence, formulate strategies to onboard more partners and customers within the B2B framework and strengthen customer […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrimes, South African companies find themselves in a precarious situation, often awakening to the harsh realities of digital vulnerabilities only after falling victim to cyberattacks. This trend underscores the pressing need for proactive cybersecurity measures to shield both public and private enterprises in the country. The surge in cyber crimes […]