Cyber Security
Critical updates and advice on protecting against evolving cyber security threats and breaches across the globe.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.