A recent malicious cyberattack on Malawi’s passport system presented a severe issue and highlighted the risks that nations face in an increasingly digital environment.  Concerns regarding data security and the effect on residents’ ability to travel were raised by the hack, which “hijacked” the passport system. But since then, the nation has proven resilient and […]

In an era where technology is revolutionising various aspects of our lives, school safety is no exception. Memeza Community Safety, based in Halfway Gardens, South Africa, has joined forces with technology platform AURA to pioneer innovative solutions that enhance school security and combat crime in vulnerable communities. Safeguarding Educational ICT for South African Children The […]

The National Commissioner for the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has emphasised the importance of data protection in a world where data is often misused, leading to identity theft and unauthorised access to accounts. It’s a global concern, recognized as a human right by the United Nations. The NDPC boss expressed his […]

In the fast-paced digital world, keeping your online life secure is non-negotiable. WhatsApp, your trusted messenger, understands this well. Although it doesn’t follow the traditional password route, it offers a sleek and effective defence mechanism, Two-Step Verification. Let’s dive into this innovative security feature and show you how to armour up your WhatsApp in style. […]

208 bank accounts have been frozen, and 103 people with connections to online financial fraud have been arrested in relation to organized crime in West Africa, according to Interpol.  More than two hundred bank accounts that were linked to the illegal proceeds of online financial crime were frozen as a result of the operation, according […]

Members of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) have elected new leaders to run the group from 2023 to 2025. According to a report, Mr Bimbo Abioye, who used to be an accountant but is now an IT executive, has been chosen President of ISPON. He takes over from the president who just […]

The selection of Nigerians to join Forbes – Technology Council with an exclusive community comprising top-tier CIOs, CTOs, is positioning the country as a global leader in data protection. The latest selection of the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr. Vincent Olatunji to join the prestigious Forbes Technology Council confirms this. […]

Trellix, a multinational cybersecurity company headquartered in California, USA, has expanded its support for Amazon Security Lake, a service that consolidates security data from the cloud, on-premises, and custom sources. This would give clients centralized visibility and prompt resolution of security concerns. In addition to better protecting AWS clients’ workloads, applications, and data, this service […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Retired Major-General Bashir Magashi, has said that it is time to employ technology to remove the mystique surrounding the woodlands that are exploited as safe havens by criminals around the country. Magashi made these remarks on Tuesday in Abuja at the beginning of the 12th National Security Seminar organised by the […]

Facebook and Instagram parent company, Meta, has launched a program recently called ‘Take It Down’ to curb the spread of “revenge porn”, also called non-consensual images or videos of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram. Revenge porn results in the public humiliation of victims when their non-consensual explicit images or videos are publicly shared or viewed. […]

Mastercard and Nigeria-based digital payment startup NowNow have begun a partnership aimed at supporting Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) in combating cyberattacks. The duo plan to achieve this by providing free materials to SMEs to help educate and intensify their cybersecurity ecosystem. The agreement between Mastercard and NowNow comes amid major rises in cybercrime in […]

AV-Test Institute, an impartial IT security company, estimates that there will be over 1.2 billion malware pieces online in 2023. The organization discovers 450,000 new viruses and possibly dangerous apps daily. Scammers and hackers use such apps to steal funds and personal information or use your online identity. These virus prevention tips can prevent you […]

African governments are increasingly acknowledging the need for legislation and investment in data and privacy protection since approximately 600 million people across Africa use the internet these days. According to the non-profit advocacy group Internet Society, over 17 African countries have implemented comprehensive personal data privacy legislation. In addition, the United Nations Conference on Trade […]