Cyber Security
Critical updates and advice on protecting against evolving cyber security threats and breaches across the globe.
- Announcements
Nigeria Upgrades Biometric System for Enhanced Citizen Identification
Nigeria upgrades its biometric system with IDEMIA, enhancing capacity to 250M records, speed, and global standards alignment.
- Announcements
Apply for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2024 (DRIF24) in Ghana
Register for DRIF24, Accra, April 23-25: Global forum on digital rights, inclusion, with diverse sessions and international delegates.
- Interesting Reads
The 2024 Scam Alert: 6 Frauds to Keep on Your Radar
The 2024 fraud landscape includes deepfake scams, investment deceptions, romance cons, and charity fraud, emphasizing the critical need for a…
- News
Silencing the Web: 2024 Elections and the Shadow of Internet Blackouts
Surfshark's 2024 election analysis warns of internet blackouts in 12 countries, threatening democracy and freedom of information globally
- News
Africa Faces Rising Cybercrime Threats in 2023
Africa experienced cybercrime surges in 2023, with increased web threats, phishing, ICS, and IoT attacks; proactive measures urged.
- Announcements
CyberGirls Fellowship Offers a Path for African Women in Cybersecurity
CyberGirls Fellowship opens for African women to gain cybersecurity skills and career opportunities through a one-year program.
- News
Apple Get’s the Message! To Support RCS in 2024
Apple announces RCS support for iPhone in 2024, enhancing cross-platform messaging while maintaining iMessage's distinct features.
- Announcements
PS Tanui Affirms Government Commitment to Safe Cyberspace
ICT PS John Tanui emphasizes the need for a secure digital space as the government aims to expand the digital…
- News
Drone Spying Concerns Escalate for 53% of Workers in META Region
53% of META employees fear drone spying; companies urged to adopt countermeasures like Kaspersky's Anti-Drone solutions.
- International
GITEX 2023 Spotlights UAE Cybersecurity Strengths
UAE showcases strong cybersecurity at GITEX 2023, effectively countering ransomware with advanced tech, despite rising global threats.
- News
Safaricom Launches Game-Changing Cloud Services for Kenyan Businesses
Safaricom launches enhanced cloud services, empowering businesses with flexibility, resilience, and secure digital transformation
- News
Precedence-Setting Penalties Issued by Kenya’s Data Protection Commissioner
Kenya's Data Protection Commissioner issues significant penalties for data privacy violations, setting a precedent for compliance.
- News
Truecaller Will Now Let You Know Name Changes to Prevent Fraud
Truecaller rebrands with enhanced AI fraud protection, introduces Search Context feature to safeguard users from scammers.
- News
CloudHop and Cloudflare Unite to Secure Africa’s Digital Future
CloudHop and Cloudflare partner to bolster Africa's digital security, ushering in innovation, reliability, and growth for businesses.
- News
Google Makes it Easier to Remove Personal Info Online
Google introduces features enhancing user privacy, including "Results About You" updates and policies on explicit images
