Cyber Security
Critical updates and advice on protecting against evolving cyber security threats and breaches across the globe.
- 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…
- News
Kaspersky Discovers New Crypto-Stealing Trojan “SparkCat” in AppStore and Google Play
Kaspersky discovered SparkCat, a crypto-stealing Trojan in AppStore and Google Play, using OCR to steal sensitive data.
- International
Sophos Completes Secureworks Acquisition, Becomes Leading Pure-Play Cybersecurity Provider of MDR Services
Sophos acquires Secureworks for $859 million, becoming the leading pure-play MDR provider, enhancing global cybersecurity, AI, and threat intelligence.
- News
iOS Faces New Reality with ‘Hot Tub’, First iPhone Porn App, Thanks to EU DMA
Hot Tub, the first iOS porn app, launches in the EU via AltStore, sparking debates on Apple’s control, DMA, security.
- News
2 Million Kenyan Business Records Leaked Online After Major Government Data Breach
Kenya’s Business Registration Service suffered a major data breach, exposing sensitive company data online, including ownership, directors, and shares.
- 24 Bit
Activism, Censorship & Regulation: A Discussion on the Future of Social Media in Kenya
Kenya’s push for social media regulation sparks debate on censorship, activism, free speech, tech accountability, and the future of digital…
- News
Identity Fraud in Africa Reaches Crisis Levels: How AI is Fueling the Problem
Generative AI is fueling identity fraud in Africa, with deepfake attacks surging. Biometric verification, fintechs, and digital ID systems face…
- Announcements
89% of IT Leaders Concerned About GenAI’s Impact on Cybersecurity, Sophos Survey Reveals
Sophos report highlights GenAI growing role in cybersecurity, concerns over reliance, cybercriminal adoption, workforce impact, cost challenges, and risk management.
- News
Network Security Incidents Dominate in META Region, Report Shows
87% of META businesses faced network security incidents in 2024, driven by complex threats and human error, especially affecting SMBs.
