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CYBER SECURITY
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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CYBER SECURITY
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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CYBER SECURITY
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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CYBER SECURITY
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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CYBER SECURITY
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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News
Kaspersky Lab’s Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) training goes online
Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of its Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation Online training (KIPS Online). KIPS Online is a…
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CYBER SECURITY
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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CYBER SECURITY
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 SECURITY
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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CYBER SECURITY
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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CYBER SECURITY
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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CYBER SECURITY
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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INSURANCE
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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CYBER SECURITY
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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COLUMNS
Hybrid Cloud: Cloud’s Take-off to Innovation
The debate between investing in public or private cloud systems may be coming to an end as businesses in East…
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CYBER SECURITY
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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News
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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Apps
63% of consumers globally don’t license agreement when installing new apps on their devices
63% of consumers globally do not read the license agreement carefully before installing a new app on their smartphone. Kaspersky…
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News
How Moving to the cloud can help your business stay secure from cyber threats
A few weeks I got the chance to attend the East African Cloud Summit organized by the University of Nairobi’s…
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Kaspersky Lab Releases New Version of Kaspersky Security for Windows Server with Protection against Cryptomalware
Kaspersky Lab has today unveiled new version of Kaspersky Security for Windows Server application, which it says has been developed…
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CYBER SECURITY
Interview: The State of Cyber Security in Kenya
Cyber Security has become a great concern for most organizations across the globe, Kenya included. In fact, according to The…
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ITU unveils First World Smart City online community
ITU has today launched the first World Smart City online community to assist city stakeholders in their efforts to develop…
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BUSINESS
Five Ways Small Business Owners Can Improve Their Security
If you think your business is too small for a cyber attack, think again. The Small Business Subcommittee suggests nearly…
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COLUMNS
Five Ways Small Business Owners Can Improve Their Security
If you think your business is too small for a cyber attack, think again. The Small Business Subcommittee suggests nearly 20%…
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News
Kaspersky Lab Report: 14% of users in Nigeria faced cyberthreats emanating from the Internet
14% of internet users in Nigeria faced cyberthreats emanating from the Internet, a new report by Kaspersky Lab has revealed.…
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Report: Over 70 per cent of Kenyan businesses exposed to cybercrime attacks
A new report by Cyber Security consulting firm Serianu in partnership with PKF consulting and USIU Africa has revealed that…
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#GES2015Kenya: IBM rolls out a $60m investment in African Skills Initiative
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit just ended in Nairobi Kenya. The summit brought together investors and entrepreneurs from across the globe…
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COLUMNS
AfricaHackOn Conference: The state and future of cyber security in Kenya
By Chrispus Kamau Kenya has been rapidly developing technologically for some time now. Statistics such as a 79% mobile penetration in the…
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News
Kenya among 30 countries targeted by U.S. spying program
Kenya has been listed among the countries in Africa under surveillance by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) through…
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News
IBM Introduces New Enterprise Intelligence Analytics to Fight Cybercrime at High Speeds and Massive Scale #IBMInsight
IBM has announced new high-speed analysis and criminal investigation software that is designed to uncover hidden criminal threats buried deep…
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