Category: Cybercrime
Lagos Launches Cybersecurity Operations Centre (CSOC)
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The Lagos State Government in Nigeria has established the Cybersecurity Operations Centre (CSOC) to improve digital security and…
Morocco ranks 55th in global Cybersecurity rating
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Morocco has been ranked 55th out of 70 countries in terms of cybersecurity. This is according to a…
Kenya to monitor cyber security threats directed at bloggers
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The Kenyan government has established a dedicated unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to monitor threats…
Why CBN’s Cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers is crucial
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The National Security Adviser would supervise the cyber security levy deduction process, according to the Central Bank of…
SHELT launches new business unit in Nigeria
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A new SHELT System Integration (SHELT SI) business unit in Nigeria has been launched by the prominent cybersecurity…
How Cybercriminals evolve with technology
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The cyber threat landscape continues to develop, and ransomware and extortion will be lost in 2023 after two…
Hackers breach SA’s corporate registration
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The South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), responsible for business registration and IP protection, reported a…
Russian hackers break into Microsoft system
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Microsoft says that Russian government-backed hackers called Midnight Blizzard broke into its system and caused a breach. The…
Iranian cyber-espionage group targets African telecom firms
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In a notable development, the cyber-espionage group MuddyWater, linked to Iran’s intelligence service, has extended its operations to…
Fake News causes disturbance in cryptocurrency industry
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A recent incident that sparked a short-lived 10% Bitcoin rally due to fake news has raised concerns in…
