CYBER SECURITY
Cyber security news updates in Kenya and Africa and tips on why it is critical for an enterprise to utilize cybersecurity best practices to avoid common cyber security threats.
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Sophos: Manufacturers Blocking More Ransomware, But Data Theft and Extortion on the Rise
Manufacturing organizations are becoming increasingly effective at stopping ransomware attacks before data can be encrypted, yet cybercriminals are countering these…
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Sophos Integrates Elite Cyber Threat Intelligence into Microsoft Copilot Ecosystem
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced the general availability of new integrations connecting its extensive cyber threat…
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Massive Cyberattack Defaces Dozens of Kenyan Government Websites
Dozens of official Kenyan government websites were knocked offline and defaced in a coordinated, widespread cyberattack early Monday morning. The…
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Leaders Tackle Escalating Cyber Threats at Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit
Government officials, regulators, and top business leaders gathered in Nairobi today to forge a unified strategy against an escalating wave…
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Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit: Telco Calls for Fundamental Shift to Cyber Resilience
Kenya’s cybersecurity strategy must fundamentally evolve from a focus on prevention to one of active “cyber resilience,” Safaricom’s Chief Corporate…
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Safaricom Cuts Customer Cyber Incidents by 90% Amidst 4.6B National Threat Alert
Safaricom today revealed that the deployment of its advanced security measures has reduced cybersecurity incidents among its business customers by…
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M-Tiba Breach Exposed 4.8 Million Records, Report Reveals 10-Day Detection Delay
A cyberattack on the Kenyan healthtech platform M-Tiba exposed the personal and medical information of nearly five million Kenyans, according…
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Weak Password, Weaker Defense: Lessons from the Louvre Heist
Even the world’s most guarded museum fell to a password anyone could guess. The breach tells a larger story about…
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Ransom Demands Double as Unknown Security Gaps Blamed for Nearly Half of Retail Cyberattacks
The retail sector is facing a severe and complex threat landscape, with nearly half (46%) of all ransomware incidents traced…
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KRA’s X Account Hacked Amidst National Cybersecurity Week
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official X account (formerly Twitter) has been compromised by unknown hackers. The compromised account’s handle has…
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Ben Jacob: Deepfakes – The Next Human Vulnerability For Businesses?
Synthetic audio and video generation technologies, known as deepfakes, have reached a critical threshold. Once mostly limited to social media…
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Kenya Champions Cybersecurity Collaboration as Cyber Week Africa 2025 Kicks Off
Cyber Week Africa 2025 officially kicked off in Nairobi today, ushering in a high-level continental dialogue under the theme “Compliance…
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Massive Data Breach at Kenyan Health Platform M-TIBA; Sensitive Medical and Personal Data of 4.8 Million Users Reportedly for Sale
A threat actor, identified on cybercrime forums as “Kazu,” is reportedly advertising a massive 2.15-terabyte database allegedly stolen from M-TIBA,…
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AI-Powered Deepfakes and Phishing Put Africa on High Alert, Microsoft Report
Microsoft has issued a stark warning to African businesses, highlighting a new wave of sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats in its…
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Sophos Expands SecOps Portfolio with New Identity Threat Detection and Response Solution
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, has launched Sophos Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), a new addition to its…
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Safaricom Business Takes Cybersecurity To The Front Lines Of Kenya’s Digital Growth
Nobody predicted the rapid economic growth that Kenya would experience. A large number of businesses from small to large enterprises…
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Global Surveillance Tracking Exposed Through Telecom Exploits and Celebrity-Level Targeting
For years, public debate on surveillance focused on names like Pegasus and Intellexa. What slipped through was First Wap, also…
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Sophos Launches Advisory Services to Deliver Proactive Cybersecurity Resilience
Sophos, a global cybersecurity firm, has announced the launch of Sophos Advisory Services, a new suite of security testing solutions…
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Safaricom Business Hosts Exclusive Cybersecurity Breakfast
Safaricom’s Enterprise arm, Safaricom Business, on Friday hosted an exclusive cybersecurity breakfast session, bringing together over 50 senior IT and…
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Protect Your Money: How to Verify and Avoid Scammers Posing as Fake Agents
Kenya is experiencing a significant rise in fraud, both online and offline. From cyberattacks targeting critical systems to fake agents…
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INTERPOL-Led Cybercrime Crackdown Nets 1,200 Arrests Across Africa
A sweeping cybercrime crackdown coordinated by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, with support from private-sector partners such as Binance, has led to…
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Ghana Re-Elected as ANCA Chair for Second Term, Steering Africa’s Cybersecurity Ambitions Into a Defining Phase
In Rabat on 17 September 2025, the 6th meeting of the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA) delivered a signal…
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Kenya Grants Security Agencies Power to Deactivate Devices and Shut Down Websites Linked to Terrorism, Cybercrime, and Child Exploitation
Kenya is set to give security agencies unprecedented authority over the digital space. Under proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse…
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IT Burnout Emerges as Education Sector Battles Ransomware, Sophos Report Finds
Sophos, the cybersecurity firm, has released its fifth annual State of Ransomware in Education report, revealing both progress and persistent…
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Cyber Fraud in Kenyan Banks Surges to Sh1.59 Billion as Hackers Exploit Mobile Banking
Kenya’s reputation as a trailblazer in mobile money is under fresh scrutiny. Last year, hackers siphoned a record Sh1.59 billion…
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Kaspersky Warns of New Malware Campaign Targeting Facebook Users Across Africa
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has raised concern over a malicious campaign sweeping across Africa, with cybercriminals spreading the StealC v2 infostealer…
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Uganda Launches “Beera Ku Guard” to Boost Cybersecurity Awareness
When it comes to cybersecurity, awareness in Uganda has lagged behind the rapid pace of digital adoption. Nearly half of…
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Kaspersky and NITDA Join Forces to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Nigeria
Kaspersky and the National Information Technology Development Agency of Nigeria (NITDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen…
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Mobile Scams Surge in Kenya as Authorities and Operators Step Up to Protect Users from Growing Fraud Threat
Mobile phones have become a lifeline for millions of Kenyans, connecting people to services, finances, and daily routines. But as…
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Sophos and Halcyon Announce New Intelligence-Sharing and Mutual Anti-Tamper Protection Initiative
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced a strategic partnership with Halcyon, a leading provider of anti-ransomware solutions, for threat intelligence sharing.…
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A Sophisticated Malware Targeting Fintech and Online Trading Platforms Uncovered
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has discovered a new and highly sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, and online trading…
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Sophos Unveils Unified Partner Program to Accelerate Growth and Cybersecurity Delivery
Cybersecurity leader Sophos has launched a new global Unified Partner Program that brings together its partner ecosystem with that of…
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Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional in Africa’s Mobile‑First Economy
As Africa races ahead in its digital transformation, mobile devices have become the primary access point for banking, health services,…
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Chinese-linked APT41 Group Behind Cyber Espionage Attack on Southern African Government Entity, Kaspersky
Kaspersky has revealed a sophisticated cyber espionage operation targeting a government IT department in Southern Africa. The attack has been…
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iOS 26 Brings Subtle but Powerful Privacy Features That Could Change How You Use Your iPhone
Apple quietly dropped the public beta of iOS 26 this week, and while the flashiest features—like the new “Liquid Glass”…
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Crypto Crime in 2025 Is Getting Personal as Hackers Move Beyond Exchanges and Go Global
From Silicon Valley to Seoul, crypto crime in 2025 is defying geography. Chainalysis’ mid-year update reveals that North Korea–linked hackers…
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Sophos Named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection for 16th Year
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™…
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With Cyber Attacks Rising, Kenya’s New Insurance Rules Put Pressure on Insurers’ Boards
Kenya’s insurance industry is now under stricter cybersecurity oversight after the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) introduced a sweeping framework that…
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From OTP Bypass to Crypto Cash-Out: How the Kenyan Bank IT System Fraud Unfolded Without Detection
It reads like a cybercrime thriller — but for one unnamed Kenyan bank, it was a costly reality. In a…
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Sophos Enhances Managed Risk with Internal Attack Surface Management
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk…
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How Israeli Intelligence Apps in Your Phone Quietly Took Over the App Stores
Some of the world’s most downloaded mobile apps—used for gaming, image editing, transit, and call screening—are quietly tied to one…
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Cyber Threats in Kenya Triple to 2.54 Billion in Just Three Months
Kenya’s cyber security space continues to experience massive threats, with the number of threats detected in Q3 of the 2024/2025…
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Median Ransom Now $1M, But 53% Paid Less Than Asked
Nearly 50% of companies in 2025 paid ransom to get their data back – the second highest rate of ransom…
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Kenya ICT Sector Q3 2025: Starlink Rise, SIM Surge, Cyber Soars
Let’s be real—life in Kenya is digital now. Phones are everywhere. Money moves through mobile. Streaming is part of the…
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Cybercrime in Africa Escalates as AI Scams, Phishing, and Deepfakes Undermine Digital Progress
As Africa races to embrace digital technology, a shadow is growing alongside it—cybercrime. From mobile banking fraud to deepfake scams,…
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How to Protest Safely in Kenya in 2025 Without Getting Tracked by Surveillance Tech
Protests are once again filling streets across Kenya—over taxes, injustice, and frustration with how power is being used. People are…
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Sophos Empowers Partners with MDR Focus at Kenya Roadshow
Over 60 cybersecurity professionals convened in Mombasa last Friday for the Sophos Experience Partner Roadshow 2025, a major annual gathering…
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XChat Encryption Security Flaws: Experts Reveal Critical Risks in Twitter’s Messaging System
The promise of private conversations on social platforms is more compelling than ever. As fears about government surveillance and corporate…
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Sophos Updates its Firewall Software
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced an update to its Firewall Software, now including Sophos NDR Essential, which is free for…
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Kenya’s Digital Trust Crisis: How Criminals Are Weaponising WhatsApp to Defraud M-Pesa Users
Kenya is rightly celebrated as a global leader in mobile money innovation. But with innovation comes vulnerability, especially when the…
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Check Point to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Veriti
Check Point Software Technologies has revealed plans to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, the first fully automated, multi-vendor pre-emptive threat exposure and…
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This Cybersecurity Startup Is Quietly Moderating X’s Community Notes to Fight Crypto Scams
Social media platforms are struggling in the face of rising misinformation and scams, particularly involving cryptocurrency. In its bid to…
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Secure Banking; How to Avoid Losing Money in Fake Online Security Checks
While digital banking offers significant convenience, it also brings a growing challenge from sophisticated fraud. One of the latest scams…
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Mart Networks Unveils Cybersecurity Offering for Fintechs
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and the Middle East, has announced the launch of a dedicated cybersecurity…
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Sophos Boosts MSP Growth with New MSP Elevate Program
Sophos has launched MSP Elevate, a new business-accelerating program for managed service providers (MSPs). With the new program, the cybersecurity…
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Gemini Nano Powers Chrome AI Scam Protection—What It Means for Your Online Safety
Chrome AI scam protection feature is now live and is perhaps the boldest initiative yet toward secure browsing. Google revealed…
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Sophos Raises Data Theft Concerns Amid Surge of Chinese Cars in France
The recent success of the Shanghai Motor Show is a strong indicator of the growth of the Chinese automotive sector,…
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Why Hacking Remains the Top Cybersecurity Threat
In the fast-growing digital world, our reliance on technology has become inescapable, with individuals communicating online via social media to…
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The Increasing Threat of Cyberbullying in the Age of Social Media
Cyberbullying: As technology advances, bullying is also evolving from in-person harassment, where someone might mock your appearance, outfit, or social…
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The End of Passwords? World Password Day 2025 Explains the Shift to Passkeys
World Password Day 2025 is not simply an annual reminder; it is a notable milepost along the path of cybersecurity…
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Microsoft Passwordless Future Explained: What Passkeys Mean for Your Digital Security
Effective May 2025, Microsoft has adopted passwordless login as the default for all new accounts, a decisive step toward making…
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2024 Zero-Day Cybersecurity Report: What Google Didn’t Reveal About AI, N-Day, and Supply Chain Risks
While Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) 2024 Zero-Day Cyber Security Report highlights valuable intelligence around zero-day exploits that have reached…
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The Silent Surge: How Scam Call Centers Are Taking Root in Africa
For many decades, cybercrime in Africa-with the exception of some few ironic exceptions, was usually painted in a comic style…
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Mart Networks Launches Invinsense 6.0 to Boost Cybersecurity in Africa
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and Middle East, today announced the launch of Invinsense 6.0, the latest…
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Sophos Appoints Chris Bell to Lead Global Channel Strategy
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has named Chris Bell as Senior Vice President of Global Channel, Alliances and Corporate Development. In his…
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Mart Networks, Infopercept Sign Cybersecurity Distribution Deal for Africa Region
Mart Networks Group, a leading value-added distributor, has announced a distribution partnership with Infopercept, a platform-led managed security services company…
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Sophos Report: 56% of Cases Involved Attacks Using Existing Logins
Attackers primarily gained initial network access—56% of all MDR and IR cases—by exploiting external remote services like firewalls and VPNs…
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Kenya Data Protection Crackdown: ODPC Is Fining Companies—But Is It Enough?
2024 saw the scatter-gun enforcement style of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya with 51 determinations…
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UK Tech Firm Syntura Launches East Africa’s First AI and Cybersecurity Hub
Syntura, a UK-based technology company, has expanded to Africa with the launch of the Syntura Experience Center, the region’s first…
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Cybersecurity Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making (And How to Fix Them!)
In our digital world, even the most cautious users can fall victim to cyber-security traps without knowing it. Cybersecurity mistakes you…
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The Illusion of Security: Why Senior Officials Using Signal Doesn’t Guarantee Safety
When media reports highlight the frequent usage of Signal for secure communication by senior government officials, people jump to the…
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Foreign Cyber Threats in Kenya: National Strategies for Digital Defense
Cyber threats have become a national security challenge as Kenya is rapidly digitizing. Its digital assets, from financial institutions to…
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Cybersecurity Discussions Take Center Stage at Safaricom Decode 3.0
Safaricom’s annual Engineering Summit (Safaricom Decode 3.0) kicked off on Wednesday with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity as an important…
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MDR Users Report 97.5% Fewer Claims Than Endpoint-Only Users – Sophos Study
A new Sophos study has revealed the different impact that endpoint solutions, EDR/XDR technologies and MDR services have on claims…
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Chester Wisniewski: Why the Supply Chain Remains a Prime Target for Cyberattackers
With the rise of digital transformation in recent years, businesses have become increasingly reliant on multiple partners and suppliers. This…
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Kaspersky and Smart Africa Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Africa
Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa to enhance cybersecurity across the continent. This partnership…
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Infopercept Unveils Comprehensive MDR Solution
Infopercept, a global platform-led managed security services company has announced its new MDR solution called ‘Real MDR Solution.’ Delivered through…
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39 African Nations Enact Data Laws, 34 Form Regulators – Report
As of 2025, 39 out of 55 African nations have enacted data protection laws, with 34 out of these having…
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Stalkerware Scandals: Data Leaks, Hacks, and Legal Crackdowns
A whole underworld exists for people who want to watch over and spy on their families. Several app creators sell…
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Sophos and Pax8 Announce Partnership to Streamline Security Management
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced a strategic partnership with Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace. Through this collaboration, Pax8’s network…
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Over Half of Africans Fear Financial Losses From Cybercrime, Survey Finds
According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 AFRICA, 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which…
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Kenya Yet to Mandate Transition to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography, But Growing Awareness Sparks Conversations
Despite increasing global concern over the potential threats posed by quantum computing, Kenya has not yet passed legislation requiring government…
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Kenya’s DCI X Account Hacked By Crypto Scammers
On Sunday evening, the X account of Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sent out posts inviting users to share…
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Kaspersky reveals the evolution of ‘Nigerian’ email scams
Kaspersky researchers detected over 414,000 ‘Nigerian’ email scams. According to the cybersecurity firm, these emails relied on messages that lured…
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Westcon-Comstor Extends Splunk Collaboration to EMEA
Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has announced that its Comstor arm has secured EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)…
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Malware Steals Crypto via Screenshots in App Stores
Kaspersky identified a new malware operation called SparkCat that has invaded the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This…
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Sophos Finalizes $859 Million Acquisition of Secureworks
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the completion of its $859 million acquisition of rival Secureworks. With this acquisition, Sophos is now…
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89% of IT leaders fear GenAI flaws threaten cybersecurity strategies, Sophos report
Despite 65% of IT leaders having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of them are concerned that flaws in…
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Sophos MDR Defends 26,000 Customers Worldwide
Cybersecurity firm Sophos today announced that its Sophos Managed Detection and Response [MDR] service has reached a major milestone, now protecting…
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Antony Muchiri: Cyber Insurance – Why it matters and how to get it right
Cyber insurance has become a critical tool for companies aiming to protect themselves against the rising tide of cyberattacks. With…
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Stay One Step Ahead of Fraud: Protect Your Finances This Festive Season
The festive season is here, bringing joy, celebrations, and increased financial activity. However, it also attracts heightened risks of fraud…
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114 Cyber Attack Attempts Targeted Critical Government Systems
A total of 114 cyber-attacks on key critical information infrastructure were recorded by government agencies from January to August 2024.…
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More than half of children in META region faced violent content on the Internet
Parents nowadays tend to have many concerns about the amount of time their children spend with their gadgets and what…
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Sophos XDR Excels in MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations: Enterprise
Cybersecurity firm Sophos today announced its strong results in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK®Evaluations: Enterprise. Sophos XDR detected 100% of the adversary behaviors…
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Abuse of Trusted Applications Grows by 51%, Sophos Report
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, has released “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active Adversary Report,” analyzing adversary behaviors and…
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Google is Testing a Play Store Feature to Warn Users About Subpar Apps
Google is testing a new feature for the Play Store to ensure users download the best-quality apps and avoid low-quality…
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African Telcos Increasingly Under DDoS Attacks for 2024, Report
While it’s true that every company is a potential target for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, cybercriminals will often…
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Password or No Password? Imagine a World Without it!
Passwords have been a bulwark of our digital security for decades, locking out unwanted intruders from emails, bank accounts, social…
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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Security Tips To Keep Your Organization Safe
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we’re entering a high-risk period for cybersecurity. A recent Sophos report highlights that malicious…
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South Africa Accounts for 22% of all Cyberattacks in Africa
South Africa accounts for 22% of cyberattacks on the continent and 25% of all dark web messages target organisations in…
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SEACOM Partners With Cloudflare to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions in Africa
SEACOM, a leading African connectivity and cloud services provider, together with Forefront, a cybersecurity managed services firm, have announced a…
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