Cyber Security
Critical updates and advice on protecting against evolving cyber security threats and breaches across the globe.
- How To/ Explained
How to stay safe from doxing
Doxing is made possible because there are so many public channels (forums, social media, and application records) where user data…
- Announcements
Browlocks: Don’t be tricked by this Web Browser Scam
Browlocks rely on fake pages that trick unsuspecting users into either making a call, performing a money transfer, or giving…
- Announcements
One in 100 Kenyans and Nigerians affected by Spy Software
Kaspersky’s analysis of mobile threats in 2020 shows Kenyans and Nigerians affected by Spy Software. In Kenya 7% of users…
- News
Truecaller launches anti-fraud solution targeting businesses
Truecaller Business Identity solution allows businesses to verify their identities using a GREEN VERIFIED BUSINESS BADGE with the accurate name…
- Full Reviews
Rafiki by Securex is an Affordable DIY Smart Home Security System for everyone
Looking for a simple entry to Smart Home Security? Rafiki by Securex is a Do It Yourself affordable kit for…
- Announcements
Truecaller launches #ItsNotOK campaign in new push for Women’s Safety
Truecaller's #ItsNotOK campaign is a new push for Women's Safety aimed at supporting women in acting against phone call/SMS based…
- News
At least a quarter of users in Kenya, Nigeria and SA have malware hiding in their devices
In 2020, 25% of Kaspersky private users in South Africa, 40% in Kenya and 38% in Nigeria were attacked by…
- Announcements
TikTok deleted over 89 Million Videos in Q2 2020 for Violating Guidelines
89,132,938 videos were removed globally in the second half of 2020 for violating our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service,…
- Opinion
Is Clubhouse safe to use?
One of the risks is privacy risks. This is often connected with the fact that people feel they are surrounded…
- News
Fake Online Learning Platforms increased by 60% in second half of 2020
From July to December 2020, 270,171 users encountered various threats disguised as popular learning platforms - an increase of 60%…
- Opinion
With Cybercrime and scams on rise – Here are few tips to identify scam and protect yourself
Lack of knowledge related to these risks have made most of us vulnerable and the scammers are banking on our…
- Opinion
Privacy Forecasts for 2021; Data Hoarding and Government Crackdowns on Encryption
This realisation has led to a shift in attitudes to privacy and the way citizens, organisations and governments perceive it.…
- News
360,000 malicious files detected daily in 2020 by Kaspersky
There was also a noticeable increase in the number of backdoors detected, as well as worms (malicious programs that self-replicate…
- Opinion
Banks need to do more to counter rising fraud cases in Kenya
Whenever we try and make something simple, more accessible, and easier to use, that ease of use brings about the…
- News
Cybersecurity remains an important investment priority despite budget cuts in IT
The Kaspersky report, based on a survey of more than 5,000 IT and cybersecurity practitioners, observes recent IT security economics…
