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 2019 Threat Report unveils the rise of the hand-delivered, targeted
Sophos has launched its 2019 Threat Report providing insights into emerging and evolving cybersecurity trends. The report, produced by SophosLabs researchers, explores changes…
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Report: WannaCry is still alive hitting almost 75,000 users in Q3 2018
One and a half years after its epidemic, WannaCry ransomware tops the list of the most widespread cryptor families and…
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SIM swap fraud is now global threat, says Myriad Connect
SIM swap fraud has plagued mobile users across Africa for years, with Myriad Connect’s recent survey in Kenya revealing that…
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Five steps to evaluating a DDoS managed service provider
The news that the Southern African Department of Labour was recently able to foil a distributed denial of service (DDoS)…
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ESET East Africa receives Cyber Security Company Of The Year award
ESET East Africa has been voted the Cyber Security Company of the year at the 2018 Digital Inclusion Awards (DIA).…
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IT Leadership: Preventing your network from becoming a Botnet
By Harish Chib, vice president, Middle East & Africa, Sophos Botnets are large volumes of distributed networked computers and devices that…
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More than 40% of ICS computers were attacked in H1 2018
More than 40% of all industrial control system (ICS) computers protected by Kaspersky Lab solutions were attacked by malicious software…
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Shippers get serious about Cyber Threat
Major attacks like the NotPetya malware incident have been a wake-up call for the shipping sector, creating a renewed urgency…
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SamSam: The new ransomware that has raised ransom demands of almost $6 million
Network and endpoint security leader Sophos has uncovered a new ransomware which it claims has raised vastly more ransom demands…
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Sophos introduces Sophos Intercept X for Server To Protect Businesses Against Cyber Threats
Sophos has today announced Sophos Intercept X for Server, its next-generation server protection with predictive deep learning technology that provides…
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Cisco 2018 Annual Cybersecurity Report: Organisations now investing in Machine Learning and AI to defend against threats
Security leaders are increasingly relying on tools that use AI and machine learning to defend against cybersecurity threats. This is…
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Something Phishy: How to Identify and Avoid Phishing Scams
By Harish Chib, VP MEA Sophos. Phishing is one of the most common attack vectors for hackers who exploit end-user behavior…
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Is your network ready for GDPR and PoPI?
Over recent years, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have become one of the biggest cyber-security headaches for CIOs and…
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Be cyber-savvy: Employees should not be secondary to technology
“Our employees are our greatest asset” is a phrase that continues to be published far and wide in a plethora…
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The war on cybercrime – why all Kenyan organisations need to play their part
By Brian Pinnock, Mimecast Africa and the Middle East Cyberattacks in Kenya are on the rise. There’s barely a day…
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SMEs Should Partner with Cyber Security Specialists to Prevent Loss of Billions
Imagine waking up one beautiful Monday only to realize that your website has been hacked. Your online accounts, your most…
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Enlisting blockchain technology in the war against DDoS onslaughts
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are certainly on the rise. Arbor’s 13th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report showed that…
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Businesses at risk due to unidentified network traffic according Sophos Global Survey
IT managers from mid-sized businesses cannot identify 45 percent of their organization’s network traffic. In fact, nearly one-in-four cannot identify…
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Egypt Launches Digital Forensic Lab to combating software piracy.
The government of Egypt has announced that it is setting up a specialized digital forensic lab for Intellectual Property as…
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Artificial Intelligence: Your Bot Will See You Now
Next time you contact your insurer there is a good chance that you will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI).…
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DDoS in the cloud: who’s watching your back?
Cloud computing is seeing a steady and undeniable growth in adoption across all types of industries. Growing just as progressively,…
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Porn on the move: In 2017, over 25% of users hit by mobile malware faced porn-themed attacks
In 2017, 25.4% of mobile users who encountered malware – over 1.2 million people – were attacked by malicious programs…
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3 ways you can keep yourself and your devices protected
Connecting to the Internet today has become a norm for most of us, as we enjoy the convenience of public…
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Opinion: Cloud computing evolves, becomes enterprise cloud-as-a-service
Over the past two decades or so, the concept of cloud computing has evolved dramatically, as new data centre and…
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Opinion: Of banks and cybersecurity
If there’s one industry we should be most concerned about when it comes to cyber criminals and security, it’s the…
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5 Ways to Secure Your Identity in the Data Breach Era
By Patrick Rono, Security Technical Professional- IBM East Africa With major cybersecurity incidents dominating headlines for the past several years,…
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User lock-down or education? Just one of today’s cybersecurity issues in a rapidly evolving landscape
According to the recent PwC report, The Global State of Information Security Survey 2018, companies around the globe are becoming…
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National Bank of Kenya loses Ksh.29 Million to hackers.
The National Bank of Kenya has lost about Ksh.29 million to hackers. The hacking incident is said to have happened…
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New Multi-featured Mobile Trojan Loapi Discovered
Kaspersky Lab researchers have identified a new intriguing malware with multiple modules, which allows for an almost endless number of…
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Opinion: Taking enterprise security to the board
It’s that time of year, again, with many companies busying themselves in the art of budgeting and forecasting for 2018.…
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ESET Releases 2018 Report: Predicts Trends in Cybersecurity
Global cybersecurity services leader ESET has warned that the ransomware menace is likely to continue into 2018 with further growth…
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Female Journalists in Kenya to be trained on online safety
With more users now spending time online, the ways they can get compromised on the internet have gotten more numerous…
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Opinion: Preparation is key when defending against DDoS attacks
By Bryan Hamman, Arbor Networks territory manager for Sub-Saharan Africa If you are well prepared with your security systems –…
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“Beware of BadRabbit” Sophos warns against new ransomware strain
Network and endpoint security leader Sophos has warned against a new ransomware strain known as BadRabbit targeting consumers and businesses. BadRabbit is among the…
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Personal Cyber Security:How To Protect Yourself From Cyber Criminals
The Importance of Online Security (Personal Cyber Security) Online security has never been more important both for business or individual…
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Sophos expands its partner program to enables partners to secure Cloud platforms
Sophos is expanding its Partner Program for its channel partners to now training, certification and financial incentives that will help…
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French firm OT-Morpho says IEBC voting system was not hacked
OT-Morpho has dismissed claims that the electronic system it supplied to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to biometrically…
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The Mobile Revolution And The Struggle For Identity In The Digital Age
By Eugene Muhando (@e_muhando), Nairobi. Life is a mystery, so we are told. Just take an adventure and realize the…
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Android Security: Mobiles Phones Spying is it Legal or not?
Smart phone is an individual’s property and it contains most personal and private data of a person. Every person has…
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‘Excellent Job, Thanks’: You May Never Know about the Cybersecurity Incidents Caused by Your Employees
Employees hide IT security incidents in 40% of businesses around the world, that’s according to a new report from Kaspersky…
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Don’t be a sitting duck against #IoT threats
As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to gain traction, organizations will have to reassess their security practices to accommodate…
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ESET issues malware alert for Android phone users
Internet security company ESET East Africa has issued an alert to mobile phone users running on the Android platfom to…
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NukeBot trojan threatens to steal details of customer online banking transactions
Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected NukeBot, a new malware which has been designed to steal the credentials of online banking…
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Cyber Security and The Impending Era of Connected Devices
By Jacob Haney One of the major problems that we see with the sudden boom in connected devices is that…
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3 differences between Petya and WannaCry Ransomware
How the cyberattacks differ and what it means for ransomware security The world has recently come under attack from not…
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The importance of securing Data Centres in the digital age.
Despite the advantages that emerging technologies bring organisations, decision-makers need to realise that data remains the key behind business success.…
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Key Signs To Watch Out For To Know If You’re Being Scammed Online
These days pretty much everyone is on the internet, unfortunately, not everyone is a good person. Online scammers are prevalent…
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Sophos warns internet users against Petya Ransomware outbreak
Many any organizations in Europe and the US were last week crippled by yet another ransomware attack known as “Petya”.…
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Infographic: Understanding the WannaCry Ransomware
It is the name for a prolific hacking attack and known to be “Ransomware”, that holds your laptop surety till…
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ESET announces free online cybersecurity training for businesses in Kenya
Internet security company ESET East Africa has announced the availability of free cybersecurity training for businesses and their employees in…
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The annual CIO East Africa Security Summit kicks off in Nairobi
CIO East Africa in conjunction with the International Data Group (IDG), yesterday held its second annual Africa Security Summit at…
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New Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security for ATMs and POS Terminals Closes Major Security and Compliance Gaps
With the tactics of cybercriminals becoming ever more sophisticated, and with regulatory pressures also mounting, financial enterprises are up against…
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Uiwix Ransomware Ain’t a New Version of WannaCry!
Chinese government authorities have warned against a new ransomware named “Uiwix”, which is tested in the wild. This new ransomware…
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Hajime malware is affecting the Internet of Things devices worldwide
Kaspersky Lab has published the results of its investigation into the activity of Hajime – a mysterious evolving Internet of…
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ESET supports call for standardized cybersecurity breach reporting
Internet security company ESET East Africa has added its voice to the call for legislation to compel organizations to share…
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Sophos says its XG firewall is secure from WannaCry Ransomware
Security firm Sophos has issued a detection update for its customers after the WannaCry ransomware attack last week on Friday.…
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Government computers and networks were not affected during global WannaCry Ransom attack, Mucheru
Following the recent WannaCry Ransom attack that hit the world on Friday, May 14, the Ministry of Information and Technology…
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Global Wannacry Ransomware Attack – Infographic
Ransomware WannaCrypt makes you cry? Struggling to survive from this large-scale cyber attack? This inforgraphic below lets you understand the…
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Kaspersky Lab Presents Cybersecurity Trends in the META Region
Kaspersky Lab brought together company experts, journalists and business guests from the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa for its annual…
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Sophos Server Protection products now optimized with CryptoGuard Technology
IT security firm Sophos has announced that its next-generation anti-ransomware ‘CryptoGuard’ technology is now available with its ‘Sophos Server Protection’…
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ICT CS Joe Mucheru urges private sector to boost investment in cybersecurity
ICT Ministry Cabinet Sectretary Mr. Joe Mucheru, has urged the private sector to bolster investment in cybersecurity to curb the…
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Kenyan companies accruing massive losses amidst rising cyberattacks
Banks have become the leading target of cybercrime as people increasingly adopt the use of financial technology. In fact, according…
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Kenya Commercial Bank barred from using its banking software over piracy
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group has been barred from using a core banking software over IP infringement and software piracy.…
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Nokia malware report reveals new all-time high in mobile device infections and major IoT device security vulnerabilities
The latest Threat Intelligence Report by Nokia has revealed a new all-time high in mobile device malware infections, a sharp increase…
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ESET signs M.O.U with @iLabAfrica centre to fight cybercrime in Kenya
Internet security company ESET East Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding (M.O.U) with Strathmore’s @iLabAfrica aimed at enhancing the…
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Banks expenditure on IT Security is 3x Higher than Non-Financial Organisations
Financial institutions are under pressure to ramp up security, with trends such as the increased take-up of mobile banking putting…
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Sophos Announces Unified Security and Control solution for Mobile Devices, Laptops and IoT devices
Sophos has today announced its the latest version of its Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution. Known as Sophos Mobile 7,…
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Guest Post: Ransomware – Should you pay?
Ransomware, a form of extortion malware is often disguised as innocuous emails, links or pop-ups, thereby easily hoodwinking gullible users to…
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How secure is your data, really?
More than 554 million data records were stolen during the first half of 2016, a 31% increase from the previous six…
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Banks globally still finding it hard to manage online financial fraud
Banks and payment organizations globally are still finding it difficult to manage online financial fraud in today’s connected and complex…
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Sophos launches new solution to Combat Low Security Awareness Among End-Users
Sophos has today launched a new advanced phishing attack simulator and training solution to combat low-security awareness among end-users. Known…
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New Switcher Android Trojan Hacks Routers, Hijacks Traffic to other websites
Kaspersky Lab experts recently uncovered a remarkable evolution in Android OS malware: the Switcher Trojan. The Newly-discovered Trojan uses unsuspecting…
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Kaspersky Lab research: Internet users yet to master proper password habits
Internet users across the globe are yet to master how to use passwords effectively to protect themselves online. Research from…
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Cybersecurity: Hacking the vote -Should Alshabaab make us worried about 2017 polls?
Cybersecurity is one of the biggest challenges Kenya has been trying to fight. Reports of government institutions being hacked by…
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Ex-Manchester City Star Samir Nasri’s Twitter account hacked
It’s not the first time we have told you about Twitter accounts of celebrities being hacked. Earlier in May,…
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Zcash Fever: Criminals Exploiting Users PCs to Make Profits Mining Cryptocurrency
At the end of October, the new cryptocurrency Zcash was launched. It is positioned by its creators as a more…
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Number of the Year 2016: One Billion Items of Malware Held in Kaspersky Lab’s Cloud Database
Kaspersky Lab’s cloud malware database now carries a billion malicious objects, including viruses, Trojans, backdoors, ransomware, and advertisement applications and…
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Simple ways to protect yourself from Phishing attacks
Phishing is a form of identity theft where cybercriminals try to obtain private details such as usernames, passwords, and credit…
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Liquid Telecom report highlights cybersecurity concerns for African businesses
Liquid Telecom has released new Cybersecurity & Data Protection Report identifying the latest cyber security and data protection concerns and…
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Clues are Dead – Kaspersky Lab’s Threat Predictions 2017
Kaspersky Lab’s discovery in 2016 of an APT-able to create new tools for each victim has effectively killed off ‘Indicators…
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Kaspersky Lab and Smart Africa sign MoU to raise awareness on cybersecurity in Africa
Kaspersky Lab has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Smart Africa Alliance, to raise awareness on cybersecurity.…
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Guest Post: Do You Own One of the Most Hackable Devices?
An IT solutions company in the Philippines, as well as other cybersecurity firms, have stressed that everything connected to the…
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Cyber Crime: Are your online banking transactions safe?
‘Checking your account balance, paying bills and managing your finances… Nowadays, it is pretty normal to do all those things…
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How to defend your business from insider threat
Insider threats are like tumors in a person’s body. Fortunately for stakeholders, insider threat does not involve uncontrollable factors and…
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Kaspersky Lab Indicates Main Threat Vectors for Europe
Global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab, held its annual European Cyber Security Weekend in Malta from 20 to 23 October. The…
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Kaspersky Lab announces new business solution to empower SMBs
Kaspersky Lab announces a new Software-as-a-Service solution that will provide small and medium-sized businesses with multi-layered IT security. Known as…
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Kaspersky Lab launches Talent Lab, global cybersecurity competition
Kaspersky Lab has unveiled an international competition aimed at solving topical cybersecurity challenges. The Talent Lab competition will see competitors…
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Sophos unveils Sophos Intercept X to extend its Next-Generation Endpoint Security Capabilities
Sophos has announced has unveiled its next-generation endpoint security product that stops zero-day malware, unknown exploit variants and stealth attacks.…
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Guest Post: 7 Ways to Protect Your IT Infrastructure from a Data Breach
Succumbing to cyber attacks can hurt your brand image. Fortunately, there are many techniques to infiltrate your systems such as…
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Sophos recognized as a Quadrant Leader of Gartner’s 2016
Security solutions provider Sophos has been positioned in the “Leaders” quadrant of Gartner, Inc.’s Aug. 30, 2016, “Magic Quadrant for…
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Kaspersky Lab opens its first Research and Development office in Europe
Kaspersky Lab has announced the opening of its first European research and development (R&D) center, in Dublin, Ireland. The company…
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One Cryptomalware attack cost Small Medium Businesses up to $99K in 2015
One cryptomalware attack cost small and medium businesses up to $99,000 on average last year, a global research, Corporate IT…
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Lack of education on ICT to blame for growing cyber attacks on Insurance and banking sectors in Kenya.
Insurance and banking services sectors in the country need to enhance the pace of deployment of secure Information Communication Technology…
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Sophos email system now available on its Cloud-Based Management Platform
Security solutions provider Sophos has today announced that Sophos Email is now available on its cloud-based Sophos Central management platform.…
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Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool available free of charge for businesses
Kaspersky Lab has launched Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool for Business – a free software that offers complementary security to protect corporate…
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University of Nairobi Twitter Account and Blog compromised by hackers
No one is immune to getting their social media accounts or even website being hacked. Be it, individuals or corp-orates,…
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account hit by hackers
No one is immune to to getting their social media accounts hacked. Last month we told how the most followed…
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Guest Post: Advanced cyber threats, demystified
A few years from now someone will start writing the history of advanced, highly sophisticated cyber threats. This person will…
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Hackers break into Acer’s website, Compromises Credit Card Details of 34,500 Customers
In yet another massive security breach to be reported this year, data of of as many as 34,500 Acer products…
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Cybersecurity: It’s time to ReThink Security Management
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing…
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Kaspersky Lab Warns of Cybersecurity for Industrial Facilities and Connected Devices in Smart Cities
Kaspersky Lab has warned of Cybersecurity for Industrial Facilities and Connected Devices in Smart Cities. This warning was made during Kaspersky…
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