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  • Four Nigerian bloggers charged for cyberstalking GTCO

    Four Nigerian bloggers charged for cyberstalking GTCO

    On Monday, the Nigerian Police re-arraigned four bloggers, Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami, on new charges before the Federal High Court in Lagos.

    They were charged with cyberstalking and spreading false information about the Guarantee Trust Holding Company on multiple social media platforms.

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    The criminal charges 

    The bloggers were facing a 10-count charge of conspiracy, cyberstalking, extortion, false and misleading publication, threat of harm, and loss of shares and market value.in a suit that was instituted by the police.

    The defendants were first slammed with two charges of cyberstalking, false publications, and disseminating false information with the intent to defame Segun Agbaje, CEO of Guarantee Trust Holding Company PLC, on September 27.

    But on Monday, the police prosecutors, Olaotan Ajose-Adeogun (SAN) and Ajibola Aribisala (SAN) told the court that the defendants’ charges had been changed to ten counts.

    Justice Ayokunle Faji ordered the defendants to be remanded at the Ikoyi correctional facility pending their bail application.

    Mr Aribisala said that the Inspector’General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, gave him the go-ahead to pursue the matter.

    However, Justice Faji dismissed the first charges made against them.

    Following that, Mr Aribisala pleaded with the court to let the defendants hear the new charges.

    In an effort to undermine law and order, Aribisala told the court that the defendants had connived to cyberstalk and publish unfounded, deceptive, and false accusations against GTCO management, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the country’s banking industry.

    According to him, the accused parties disseminated the false information with the aim of damaging GTCO’s credibility, and integrity of its executives, the CBN and the Nigerian banking industry at large.

    The prosecutors said the defendants published false information to manipulate the market value of the company’s shares, causing GTCO to significantly decline in value.

    Sections 422, 507, and 408 of the Criminal Code Act, Cap. C 38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (as amended), stipulate the penalties for the offences.

    Read also: GTBank announces temporary service disruption to upgrade system

    Defendants pleaded not guilty 

    The defendants entered a not guilty plea to the allegations against them.

    The defendants were held at the detention facility until their bail applications were filed and heard, under Judge Faji.

    Olakunle Afolabi, the defendant’s attorney, had earlier informed the court that he was contesting the indictment and required more time to review the recently modified charges.

    In addition, he stipulated that he would request the defendants’ bail orally if they were charged with new accusations; however, the judge rejected his request.

    The trial was adjourned till October 24 hiving ample time to the defence to file t bail  request and serve the prosecution.

  • The Role of AI in Strengthening Africa’s Cybersecurity Landscape

    The Role of AI in Strengthening Africa’s Cybersecurity Landscape

    As Africa becomes increasingly interconnected and digitally reliant, it finds itself at the forefront of battling cyber threats. Cybercrime has escalated to one of the fastest-growing concerns across the region, pushing businesses, governments, and individuals to seek more sophisticated ways to protect their digital assets.

    This brings Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the spotlight as a potential game-changer in the fight against cybercrime. But can AI be Africa’s ally in securing its digital landscape, or does it introduce new challenges?

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    Cybercrime: A growing threat in Africa’s digital landscape

    The attack surface is greatly enlarged as more Africans get online and economies grow network-centric. Over the years, the threat of cybercrime has risen to become a phenomenon that is experiencing exponential growth within the African continent and thus requires that methods of combating it are also evolved, especially within the finance industry.

    The INTERPOL Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report for 2021 has revealed that regular Computer Incidents affected the African financial sector by more than $ 4 billion, advocating for better cybersecurity laws.

    While African countries and businesses have adopted some measures, new measures still need to be implemented to provide more effective digital economy security. Low cyber preparedness and low literacy make people vulnerable to cyber incidents, attacks, and crimes.

    The global ICS threat level overview shown by Kaspersky ICS CERT for the Q3 2023 report indicated that ICS computers in Africa were attacked at a systems 32% rate and at country level 22% in South Africa, 28% in Kenya and 25% in Nigeria. These numbers reveal evidence that the critical systems that control the processes of industries, such as manufacturing and energy, are also under attack.

    AI in Cybersecurity: A double-edged sword

    AI is celebrated as a revolutionary cybersecurity tool, offering capabilities beyond human limits. It can automate the detection of cyber threats, identify unusual network patterns, and provide real-time responses to mitigate risks. Its ability to analyse vast datasets and detect anomalies positions AI as a formidable ally against cybercrime.

    For instance, African financial institutions integrate AI to detect fraud, streamline processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. However, integrating AI into cybersecurity is challenging. As AI is employed to safeguard systems, cybercriminals are also leveraging AI to devise more complex attacks. This raises the question: Can AI truly be trusted to safeguard Africa’s digital space, or is it a double-edged sword that could cut both ways?

    AI in action: Addressing Africa’s Cybersecurity gaps

    AI in cybersecurity is increasingly gaining adoption across African countries, especially within the financial industry, which remains a primary target for cybercriminals. AI can recognise fraudulent activities and improve compliance with financial institutions. Compliance Planet, led by Prince Efue, uses AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Machine Learning (ML) to prevent fraud and secure financial transactions.

    Efue highlighted the critical need to address poor digital awareness and overall low cyber readiness and hasised that long-term solutions must involve education, updated laws, increased technology acquisition, and continental cooperation for an effective security solution. At a cybersecurity conference in Abuja, he stated that overcoming Nigeria and Africa’s cybersecurity challenges requires a holistic approach through education, regulation, technology, and collaboration.

    Real-world applications and benefits of AI in Cybersecurity

    AI can be a game-changer for the continent’s cybersecurity. AI-based applications can analyse millions of events within an organisation to detect patterns and threats that would go unnoticed. For instance, a network traffic pattern can be analysed using AI to diagnose occurrences in real-time and prevent phishing, malware attacks, or breaches of vital data.

    In critical situations, AI can react by banning hostile IP addresses or isolating compromised systems, thus cutting losses and enabling quick recovery. For financial institutions, this may prevent large-scale losses and downtime. Amit Mehta, Vice President and Cybersecurity Consulting Practice Lead at Mastercard, highlighted that AI can enhance consumer trust in digital banking. “AI is a must-have innovation for digital banking, given its disruptive potential,” Mehta said. However, he noted that there is a need for assessment before deployment.

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    Challenges and limitations of using AI in Cybersecurity

    The biggest challenge of applying AI in Africa’s cybersecurity sector is the shortage of specialists who understand AI and cybersecurity. AI systems also demand significant computing resources that many African countries lack. Additionally, hackers are constantly improving their skills and may eventually find ways to exploit AI models, creating new security threats. For instance, techniques like Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) can generate fake data to mislead AI systems.

    AI as Africa’s CybersecurityAllyy

    AI offers a promising solution to Africa’s cybersecurity challenges. It can detect and prevent cyber threats, safeguard financial institutions, and protect citizens when used correctly. However, its effectiveness hinges on a holistic approach that addresses gaps in digital literacy, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure development.

    As Africa continues its digital transformation journey, the role of AI in cybersecurity will undoubtedly grow. The key is ensuring that AI is leveraged responsibly and effectively to enhance—rather than undermine—Africa’s cybersecurity resilience.

  • Arc Browser’s customisation feature exposes users to Malware risk

    Arc Browser’s customisation feature exposes users to Malware risk

    Arc Browser, widely known for its innovative website customisation feature Boosts, recently encountered a severe security flaw that jeopardised user safety.

    A security researcher identified a vulnerability within Boosts that allowed attackers to inject malicious code into these customisations, potentially compromising user systems.

    Read also: Don’t fall victim: How to spot and avoid phishing scams targeting AppleCare+

    Arc Browser’s boosts feature and its vulnerabilities

    Boosts allow users to personalise their browsing experience by adjusting elements like colours, fonts, and the layout of websites. While this feature has been popular among users, the security flaw revealed a significant risk.

    The vulnerability enabled attackers to create harmful Boosts containing malware. When an unsuspecting user visited a website enhanced with a compromised Boost, the malware could be downloaded directly to their system.

    Adding more confusion to the problem, the authors uncovered that attackers can obtain user IDs within the browser. This makes it easier to focus on specific people, which increases the threat level for Arc users. This ease of access to obtain user IDs makes it possible for hackers to launch even more concentrated attacks, raising the risk factor.

    If an infected Boost application was installed, the effects could be drastic. This could allow them to compromise the user’s system, steal files, plant ransomware, or cause havoc. The consequences of this flaw do not stop with risks to personal data; the errors might lead to significant operational problems for the targeted people.

    Read also: Ghana tops global cybersecurity ranking for 2024

    Arc Browser’s developer’s response and user safety

    Arc Browser and the company behind it, The Browser Company, are aware of the vulnerability, and the latter plans to release a security update to resolve it. As for this finding, users should continue to exercise care utilising the browser and avoid engaging with those website changes that appear to be malicious. Updating the Arc browser will also have the advantage of just fixing all the necessary security loose screws that have been developed to be part of the common issues that the current browsers are facing.

    This event is a good testimony that although features can improve the browsing experience of the custom individual, reasonable security measures are required. Security should be valued in opposition to service customisation since users transact with unique software that changes the web. 

  • Digital platforms fraud cases rise, but losses drop in 2023 – Bank of Ghana report

    Digital platforms fraud cases rise, but losses drop in 2023 – Bank of Ghana report

    The Bank of Ghana (BoG), in its yearly Financial Fraud Report, has disclosed that the number of fraud cases on the platforms of the various payment service providers (PSPs) has significantly increased.

    The apex bank, however, added in its report that despite the rise in fraud cases, the amount of money stolen or lost by users of the PSPs has reduced.

    Read also: Ghana tops global cybersecurity ranking for 2024

    A 20% rise in PSP fraud cases 

    According to the report, the number of fraud cases skyrocketed to 14,655 compared to the cases recorded in 2022. In 2022, a total of 12,166 fraud cases were recorded – this marks a 20% rise in 2023.

    The amount of money lost was heavily reduced from GHS26 million in 2022 to GHS16 million in 2023, showing a 38% decline.

    Beyond PSP fraud, mobile money fraud is rising steadily

    On the other hand, fraud via mobile money and other stand-alone digital finance apps is also fast-rising, and the Bank of Ghana has expressed concerns about the situation, mainly because those are the channels driving financial inclusion.

    Mobile money fraud accounts for 8% of the recorded cases by the apex bank in 2023. 

    The report further stated that at the end of 2023, electronic customer accounts had reached 65.6 million, with 22.8 million being active users.

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    The volume of transactions for the same period reached 6.8 billion – which was a 36% increase compared to 5 billion in 2022) with a corresponding transaction value of GH¢1.9 trillion.

    The report noted: “E-money usage across various networks and channels has made financial services more accessible for millions of Ghanaians and ultimately fostered financial inclusion.

    “Customers of e-money platforms perform a wide range of services including payments of insurance, investments, remittances, among others.”

    The way forward 

    The BoG concluded that because of the increasing fraud cases recorded in the sub-sector, it is essential for stakeholders to raise more awareness through sensitisation programs, strengthening security measures and taking proactive measures to solve the problem.

  • Don’t fall victim: How to spot and avoid phishing scams targeting AppleCare+

    Don’t fall victim: How to spot and avoid phishing scams targeting AppleCare+

    AppleCare+ users looking for help or an extended warranty have been the target of a malicious operation. Scammers easily create fake messages that look a lot like real Apple emails, notifications, or help requests.

    Google advertising is used to trick people into visiting counterfeit GitHub websites owned by Microsoft. To steal money from careless people, scammers pose as Apple staff and use social engineering.

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    How do scams operate effectively? 

    This scam starts when users search for Apple support online. Google, which reportedly paid Apple $20 billion as the default search engine, displays adverts on Safari due to a profitable arrangement.

    These “Sponsored” results may show above authentic Apple contact information. In certain circumstances, many fraudulent adverts precede accurate results.

    When users click on these misleading advertisements, they are taken to a bogus page that claims to be the AppleCare+ customer assistance page. Users are encouraged to phone a toll-free number that is assumed to be associated with Apple on this page.

    On the other hand, victims are instantly connected to fraudsters operating from call centres in other countries. GitHub hosts the false customer support pages, which are standalone HTML templates that use Apple’s branding. This gives the impression that the pages are authentic.

    Scammers exploit GitHub: stay informed

    The scammers use Multiple GitHub accounts with fake templates that fool users with Apple branding. According to GitHub’s commit history, scammers can easily shift phone numbers during active campaigns if reported and blocked.

    These pages contain “autoDial,” an intriguing piece of code that opens the phone dialogue menu, decreasing the number of clicks victims need to connect with Apple impersonators.

    As a result of this problem, GitHub shut down the accounts that were reported as being criminal. One problem that keeps coming up is how easy it is for scammers to make new accounts and themes.

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    Fraud Prevention: Staying One Step Ahead 

    Malwarebytes says this scam is especially dangerous because it uses harmful Google ads and fake pages that look like the real thing.

    Scammers use users’ loyalty to Apple’s brand to trick them into thinking they are speaking with real support representatives. Financially, victims may be duped out of hundreds or thousands of dollars, so the risks are substantial.

    Scammers typically want victims to withdraw money from their bank accounts and pay it to them.

    Fakers may ask for the victim’s name, address, social security number, and banking information. With this information, criminals can commit identity theft or blackmail.

    Cybercriminals are trying to trick AppleCare+ users with malicious links. Mind you, scammers are constantly changing how they trick people, but if you stay thoughtful and careful, you will have a much lower chance of falling for these schemes.

  • EFCC denies hacking claims, attributes X account downtime to technical glitch

    EFCC denies hacking claims, attributes X account downtime to technical glitch

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the recent unavailability of its official X account, formerly known as Twitter, denying reports that it was hacked. The anti-graft agency explained that the account’s inaccessibility was due to a technical glitch during an update process.

    The EFCC’s official X account, which boasts over two million followers, has been inaccessible for several days, sparking rumours of a potential cyberattack. The landing page for the account displayed a message stating, “The term you entered did not bring up any results. Please try again later,” leading to widespread speculation about the account’s status.

    Read also: Yahoo boys allegedly hack, delete Nigeria’s EFCC twitter (X) account

    EFCC Spokesperson Addresses Concerns

    In response to these concerns, Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC, addressed the issue, emphasising that the account was not compromised. “Our X account is down temporarily due to ongoing upgrades, and we will soon bounce back,” Oyewale stated. “You know, when there is an upgrade in a system, it may be temporarily down and inaccessible. We are doing the upgrade to serve the public better.”

    The EFCC further explained in a formal statement that the technical glitch occurred while attempting to update specific information on the account’s biography.

    “The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some unsubstantiated claims in a section of the media suggesting that the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Commission has been hacked and hijacked by unknown individuals,” the statement read. “The Commission wishes to state that these claims are false and misleading categorically.”

    The statement continued, “Contrary to such unfounded claims, the Commission’s official X account has not been compromised. A technical glitch occurred while attempting to update certain information on the Commission’s biography on the app. This issue was promptly reported to the X Support Team, and restoring the account is now in its final stages.”

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    EFCC’s X Account in Final Stages of Restoration

    Oyewale reassured the public that the EFCC’s other social media channels, including its Facebook and Instagram profiles and official website, remain fully operational. He also mentioned that the EFCC is working diligently with the X Support Team to resolve the issue and restore full functionality to the account as soon as possible.

    The EFCC’s statement sought to quell concerns and misinformation about the nature of the account’s downtime, reaffirming that the issue is purely technical and unrelated to any external interference.

    As the commission nears resolving this glitch, stakeholders and the public are encouraged to continue following the EFCC’s other verified communication channels for updates and official information.

  • Yahoo boys allegedly hack, delete Nigeria’s EFCC twitter (X) account

    Yahoo boys allegedly hack, delete Nigeria’s EFCC twitter (X) account

    The official Twitter account of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been inaccessible for three consecutive days, raising concerns of a possible cyberattack by suspected “Yahoo Boys”—a colloquial term for Nigerian cybercriminals.

    Disappearance of EFCC’s Twitter Account

    The account, which has over two million followers, disappeared from the platform, with checks on Thursday morning revealing the message: “This account doesn’t exist.” The sudden outage has led to widespread speculation about the cause, especially given the recent threats of cyber warfare from a group of suspected internet fraudsters.

    Read also: Cybercriminals hijack GTBank website

    EFCC’s Response: Network Problem or Cyber Attack?

    Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s spokesperson, confirmed the issue but attributed it to a network problem rather than a cyberattack. “Our ICT department is working on it. They have been on it for almost three days now. We are hoping it will come up again,” Oyewale told The Gazette on Wednesday night.
    Despite these reassurances, the timing of the outage—coming shortly after online threats against the EFCC—has fueled suspicions that the agency may be under cyber attack. The threats were reportedly posted on Reddit and other online forums in retaliation for the EFCC’s recent crackdown on suspicious online activities. Some of the youths involved claimed that EFCC detectives had extorted them, leading to vows of cyber retaliation.

    Social Media Concerns and Related Security Issues

    While the EFCC’s other social media platforms remain unaffected, the disappearance of its Twitter account has sparked anxiety among Nigerian netizens, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). The outage has also drawn comparisons to other recent cybersecurity concerns within Nigeria.
    In a related development, concerns have been raised about the security of customer data at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). Numerous users took to social media to report that GTBank’s website may have been compromised, sharing screenshots of the allegedly hacked site. This has led to growing fears over the safety of personal and financial information held by the bank.

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    Call for Action, Public Reassurance and Need for Improve Cyber Security

    As fears escalate, GTBank customers have called on the bank to urgently address the situation and provide reassurance regarding the security of their data. Similarly, the EFCC is under pressure to resolve its Twitter account outage swiftly and clarify the circumstances surrounding it, given the broader implications of a potential cyber attack on a high-profile government agency.

  • Ghana’s CSA grants cybersecurity licence to industry stakeholders

    Ghana’s CSA grants cybersecurity licence to industry stakeholders

    For the first time, 51 stakeholders in the cybersecurity sector have received accreditation and licences from Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA).

    Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) like Absa Bank, Access Bank, Fidelity Bank, and Guarantee Trust Bank; Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs) like Virtual Infosec Africa, e-Crime Bureau, and CWG Ghana; and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) like Kester Quist-Aphetsi, Tornyelli Tetteh, Jeannette Quayson, Olivia Jones, and Ebenezer N. Nakoja are some of these players.

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    Ghana experienced four million data breaches this year

    This action is being taken in response to the nearly 4 million data breaches that Ghana has had this year. According to research by VPN company Surf Shark, Ghana ranks ninth in Africa and 92nd worldwide for data breaches, with 12 incidents per 100 individuals.

    Ghana is now the first nation in Africa and the second globally, behind Singapore, to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for CSPs, CEs, and CPs, an accomplishment hailed by the CSA as a historic first.

    Subsequently, the CSA wants to license additional providers and enforce stringent adherence, with sanctions for noncompliance.

    Penalties for violators

    The Cybersecurity Act 2020 is being broken by CSPs, CEs, and CPs who provide cybersecurity services without a licence, according to a warning from the CSA’s Director-General, Albert Antwi-Boasiako.

    He emphasised that those who violated the rules would be subject to penalties and criminal charges.

    In addition, he reminded individuals obtaining licences to fulfil all prerequisites and stated that the CSA is collaborating with the Public Procurement Authority to guarantee adherence to the regulations.

    About Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA)

    The Cybersecurity Act 2020 (Act 1038) established the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to oversee cybersecurity operations in Ghana, encourage the industry’s growth, and handle related concerns.

    With the appointment of the National Cybersecurity Advisor in 2017, the CSA formally began operations on October 1, 2021. Later, in 2018, the CSA became the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), an agency under the former Ministry of Communications, after changing its name from the National Cyber Security Secretariat (NCSS) in 2017.

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    CSA’s mandate 

    As a government agency under the Ministry of Communications and Digitalization, it’s saddled with the responsibilities of regulating cybersecurity activities within the nation; preventing, managing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents; regulating cybersecurity activity, cybersecurity service providers, and cybersecurity practitioners within the nation; promoting the development of cybersecurity within the nation to ensure a secure and resilient digital ecosystem.

    Its other mandates are to raise awareness of cybersecurity issues, provide a forum for cross-sector engagements on cybersecurity issues to facilitate efficient coordination and cooperation between critical public institutions and the private sector and work with foreign organisations to advance the nation’s cybersecurity system.

  • Cyberattack on South African lab threatens healthcare

    Cyberattack on South African lab threatens healthcare

    South Africa’s government-run National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is recovering from a ransomware hack. This cyberattack disrupted its systems and deleted backup data.

    Public health laboratory testing was delayed due to the NHLS’s digital infrastructure weaknesses. Labs are processing clinical samples, but physicians can not obtain test results online.

    The NHLS estimates that recovering attack-compromised data may take weeks. They assured the public there was no breach of patient confidentiality. Lab test results have been delayed, straining emergency services and intensive care units.

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    Cybersecurity Crisis: NHLS IT Systems Breached

    The NHLS’s IT and backup systems were hacked on June 22, 2024. Thus, many healthcare practitioners cannot access lab test results and patient data. 

    The NHLS diagnoses 80% of South Africans. Therefore, the cyberattack has had a significant impact on healthcare delivery. Due to the backlog of over 6.3 million unprocessed blood tests, primary medical operations have been delayed, putting patients in danger.

    With over 265 laboratories nationwide, the NHLS automates public health facility test findings and makes them available online to healthcare practitioners. The cyberattack has disrupted this vital service, causing healthcare issues. 

    The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) cybersecurity compromise delayed laboratory testing, particularly at the Gauteng health laboratory, on July 2, 2024, as cyberattacks persisted.

    Ransomware Attack: NHLS Response and Recovery

    The NHLS admits that the ransomware attack compromised its systems and deleted critical infrastructure and backup material. Rebuilding the impacted components will take time, and there is no deadline for system restoration. 

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    The NHLS will call clinicians with key test results to mitigate the breach. Due to this stopgap solution, healthcare facilities, NHLS staff, and patients are concerned about the service’s reliability and future resilience.

    Cybercriminals may be targeting South Africa more due to recent events. The ITAC was hacked in January 2024. In February 2024, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) had another security breach. Cybersecurity goes beyond South Africa. 

    On June 29, 2024, Kenyan healthcare providers had issues with the National Health Insurance Fund service site. Patients had to pay in cash owing to the digital service outage. These instances demonstrate the region’s growing cyber danger and the necessity for robust security to protect sensitive data and critical services.

  • Kaspersky launches comprehensive online Cybersecurity training

    Kaspersky launches comprehensive online Cybersecurity training

    Kaspersky, a cybersecurity leader, launched a cutting-edge online training programme to improve cyber defence. Kaspersky is committed to meeting the growing demand for competent cybersecurity workers and combating evolving cyber threats.

    The new training programme is for IT professionals, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and anyone looking to improve their cyber defence skills. Practical knowledge and real-world applications connect theoretical comprehension with hands-on competence. Kaspersky aims to equip users with cybersecurity technologies and digital infrastructure protection methods. 

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    Kaspersky’s Comprehensive Curriculum

    Kaspersky’s online cybersecurity courses encompass numerous topics for a complete education. Participants will study threat intelligence, malware analysis, incident response, and ethical hacking. Each topic contains current insights and best practices from industry professionals. The Curriculum is tailored for beginners and experts so that everyone may profit.

    Hands-on learning is a highlight of Kaspersky’s training programme. Interactive labs and simulations will simulate cyberattacks. This method improves real-time cybersecurity comprehension and trust. The programme uses cutting-edge tools and technologies to show trainees how cybersecurity specialists work. 

    The launch of this training program is timely, given the current cybersecurity landscape. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, there is a pressing need for skilled professionals who can anticipate, detect, and mitigate these risks. Kaspersky aims to address the global skills gap by providing accessible, high-quality education. They aim to enhance global cyber resilience and protect critical infrastructures from malicious actors.

    How does Kaspersky improve accessibility?

    Kaspersky’s online platform guarantees that the training is accessible to people worldwide. Working professionals and others with hectic schedules would find this perfect answer since participants may enrol and finish the modules at their speed. The program’s adaptability lets students match their job obligations with growing cybersecurity expertise.

    Upon completing the training, participants will receive a certification from Kaspersky, which is recognised and respected within the industry. This certification not only validates the skills acquired but also enhances career prospects. Employers often seek candidates with certified expertise, and Kaspersky’s certification can significantly boost employability in the competitive cybersecurity job market.

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    Kaspersky’s attempts to update training content show its commitment to learning. 

    Training modules will ensure participants have the latest knowledge and abilities as cyber dangers grow. Kaspersky plans to provide additional topics and advanced courses to meet the increased demand for cybersecurity training.

    Kaspersky’s new online cybersecurity training curriculum is crucial for aspiring professionals in a world of more complicated cyber threats. Kaspersky is boosting global cyber resilience by offering comprehensive, practical, and flexible learning. This programme bridges the skill gap and prepares participants for future cybersecurity concerns.