Cyber Security
Critical updates and advice on protecting against evolving cyber security threats and breaches across the globe.
- Announcements
Smartphones and NFC: The Rising Threat of Tag Tampering as Mobile Wallets Take Over
NFC tag tampering is a growing cybersecurity risk as mobile wallets go mainstream—here’s how users and businesses can stay protected.
- Announcements
Fake Software Sites Spreading Dangerous TookPS Trojan, Experts Warn
Hackers spread TookPS malware via fake software sites, targeting users with backdoors for remote access under popular brand disguises.
- Announcements
Mart Networks Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio in Africa Through Strategic Partnership with Infopercept
Mart Networks partners with Infopercept to distribute advanced cybersecurity platforms in Africa, focusing on threat exposure management and compliance solutions.
- Announcements
Sophos 2025 Active Adversary Report: Over Half of Attacks Use Valid Credentials as Cyber Threats Accelerate
Sophos reveals 56% of cyberattacks used valid credentials; attackers exfiltrate data in 3 days, emphasizing rapid response importance.
- News
Over 300 Arrested in INTERPOL-Led Operation Red Card Targeting Cybercrime Across Africa
INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card leads to 306 arrests across Africa, disrupting major cybercrime networks targeting banking and messaging platforms.
- News
Kenyans Lead in Scam Exposure as Visa Finds 97% Now Take Steps to Secure Digital Payments
Visa’s Stay Secure 2025 Study reveals that 97% of CEMEA consumers are taking security precautions as digital payments grow. Kenya…
- International
The Cybersecurity Strategy That Could Save Your Business Millions
Sophos study finds MDR services reduce cyber insurance claims by 97.5%, ensure faster recovery, and offer more predictable cybersecurity outcomes.
- Opinion
Opinion: How Cybercriminals Exploit Supply Chains to Bypass Security
Cybercriminals exploit weak supply chain links using AI, open-source flaws, and social engineering. Zero Trust, MFA, and regulations enhance protection.
- News
Cybercriminals Blackmail YouTube Creators to Spread Cryptocurrency Mining Malware
Cybercriminals blackmail YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute malware disguised as Internet bypass tools, secretly mining…
- International
Infopercept Unveils Real MDR Solution: Comprehensive Security Beyond Traditional Detection and Response
Infopercept’s Real MDR Solution offers detection, response, exposure management, compliance, and security engineering through its unified Invinsense cybersecurity platform.
- News
Millions of Bank Cards Leaked on Dark Web as Infostealer Malware Infections Surge
Over 2 million bank cards leaked on dark web as infostealer malware infections surged, compromising millions of devices globally.
- International
Sophos and Pax8 Partner to Offer Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions for MSPs
Sophos and Pax8 partner to streamline cybersecurity for MSPs, offering AI-driven security solutions, simplified management, and Microsoft Defender integration.
- News
Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2025 (DRIF25) Heads to Zambia – Register Now
DRIF25 registration opens for the April 2025 Lusaka event, focusing on digital rights, inclusion, AI, cybersecurity, and global collaboration.
- News
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs PS Shares Deepfake CNN Video, Raising Questions on Misinformation and Accountability
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs PS shared a deepfake CNN video, raising concerns over misinformation, selective cybercrime law enforcement, and diplomatic credibility.
- News
Visa Rolls Out ‘Tap to Add Card’ in East Africa for Faster, Safer Digital Wallets
Visa launches Tap to Add Card in East Africa, simplifying digital wallet setup with enhanced security, eliminating manual entry, and…
