Cyber Security
Critical updates and advice on protecting against evolving cyber security threats and breaches across the globe.
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Sophos Launches Advisory Services to Deliver Proactive Cybersecurity Resilience
Sophos launched Advisory Services: security testing, including penetration and web app assessment, informed by X-Ops threat intelligence to fix security…
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Safaricom Pitches Its Managed Security Center to Enterprise IT Leaders
Safaricom pitched its Managed Security Centre (MSOC) to enterprise leaders in Nairobi, stressing urgency amid 4.6 billion recorded cyber threats.
- Business
Kenya has recorded over 7 billion cyber threats this year. CBK responds with new Cybersecurity Centre
Kenya’s financial sector is facing a new kind of heist—one that doesn’t involve masks, getaway cars, or armed robbers. Instead,…
- News
Genetec Is Still Running the Video Surveillance World, and Now It’s Coming for the Cloud
If you work in a building with security cameras, there’s a good chance Genetec’s software is running behind the scenes.…
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Ransomware in Education 2025, Progress on costs and recovery, but burnout is the hidden bill
Ransomware costs fall in schools, but AI threats and staff burnout rise. Practical steps for prevention and faster recovery.
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Taegis now ships with Sophos Endpoint, promising lower costs and faster response
Sophos adds Endpoint to all Taegis XDR and MDR plans, targeting lower costs and stronger ransomware defense.
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Google will require verified developers for all Android app installs from 2026
Android is tightening the last open door. From 2026, any app you install must come from a verified developer, even…
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Sophos Central Adds Rubrik‑Built Microsoft 365 Recovery for Smarter Cyber Defense
Rubrik and Sophos launch integrated Microsoft 365 backup and recovery in Sophos Central—enhancing resilience for MDR and XDR users
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Sophos Launches Unified Partner Program to Transform Cybersecurity Delivery
Sophos launches unified partner program combining Sophos and Secureworks ecosystems for accelerated cybersecurity growth.
- Opinion
Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional in Africa’s Mobile-First Economy
Africa's mobile-first economy demands robust cybersecurity as digital transformation accelerates across banking, identity, and essential services.
- How To/ Explained
The Hidden Dangers of QR Codes: How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting This Convenient Technology
QR codes enable cybercriminals to steal data through phishing, malware downloads, payment fraud, and unsafe network connections requiring user caution.
- Interesting Reads
Africa’s Growing Vulnerability: How Complacency Exposes the Continent to Rising Cyber Threats
Africa faces escalating cyber threats as criminals exploit the continent's rapid digital transformation. With only 9 out of 54 African…
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Sophos Adds Internal Attack Surface Management to Managed Risk: What It Means for Enterprise Security
Sophos has integrated Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) into its Managed Risk service, giving organisations a single view of both…
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I&M Bank Partners with ThetaRay to Deploy Cutting-Edge AI Financial Crime Compliance Platform Across East Africa
I&M Bank partners with ThetaRay to deploy AI-powered AML compliance platform across East Africa, transforming financial crime detection.
- Business
Ransomware Payments Hit $1M Median, But Sophos Report Shows Negotiation is Key to Lowering Costs
Sophos' 2025 ransomware report shows a $1M median payment, but reveals how successful negotiation is lowering costs for businesses.
