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  • Keyla Technologies to design 10,000 free websites for Nigerian SMEs

    Keyla Technologies to design 10,000 free websites for Nigerian SMEs

    Throughout 2022, Keyla Technologies will provide 10,000 SME enterprises with free e-commerce websites. This is being done in collaboration with Terminal Africa.

    The effort is part of a year-long celebration of Keyla Technologies. Alexander Okun Oziegbe (CEO Keyla Technologies) and his partners founded the company in 2021. According to Anthony Ihiere Enakhifo (COO), the company enables businesses to acquire digital assets by offering a flexible payment system that allows organizations to pay monthly for technology solutions such as websites and mobile apps.

    Enakhifo, speaking in Lagos about the free website offering, said that it was appropriate for Keyla to give back to the start-up community on the occasion of its one-year anniversary.

    Additionally, Walter Isoko, Chief Growth Officer at Terminal Africa, stated that the cooperation is the latest demonstration of Keyla’s commitment to helping develop businesses in Nigeria and beyond.

    Isoko stated that e-commerce websites will go a great way in reorienting these enterprises, which is commendable.

    Additionally, Keyla Technologies stated that it has raised $250,000 in early capital for its newest endeavour, Cravings, a meal delivery service set to begin in the first quarter of 2022.

     

    Keyla Technologies specialises in developing solutions for different clients. Their expertise includes web development, mobile application development and UI/UX Design. The company also hire technology experts for clients. To apply for the website design, click here to access the form.

  • A Trojan horse for Android devices called Xenomorph has the ability to compromise over 56 different financial apps.

    A Trojan horse for Android devices called Xenomorph has the ability to compromise over 56 different financial apps.

    Threatfabric, an online fraud detection business, recently disclosed that over 50,000 Android users have installed a Trojan that is capable of targeting over fifty-six banking apps.

    The Xenomorph, an alien species, inspired the name of this malware. At the moment, it only offers a few possibilities. However, the trojan appears to be in its early stages of development. It is reasonable to assume that the next version will be more capable.

    According to ThreatFabric, the fact that this malware continues to request repeated logins may indicate that it is not yet ready. The malware could have been created by the individuals responsible for the initial alien species, or it could have been created by someone who knows which code was used in the original version.

    By installing rogue apps from the Google Play Store for Android, the malware can be installed on a device. Recently, an app purporting to speed up a smartphone was discovered to have been previously controlled by a trojan and was effectively used to target over 50,000 consumers under the moniker Fast Cleaner.

     

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    After infiltrating the system, the Xenomorph is able to extract all personal data, including text messages. It is even capable of preventing the victim from uninstalling the application. This is a simple method for malware to take control of the system.

    The software can even steal banking information by displaying a counterfeit login window. With access to a user’s text messages, the malware can infiltrate other programmes without requiring a two-factor authentication.

    It operates by routing downloaded overlays for various financial applications to its command and control centre. This centre provides the user with a bogus log-in page that collects the user’s information.

     

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    According to ThreatFabric, the virus communicates with its command and control centre only the overlay, not the logged data. The trojan has thus far targeted applications from a variety of nations, including Spain, Italy, and Belgium.

    Additionally, ThreatFabric stated that the malware has a great deal of potential to evolve into a more dangerous form. Future versions of this malware may be capable of stealing further data.

  • Apple empowers businesses with contactless payments through Tap to Pay feature on iPhone

    Apple empowers businesses with contactless payments through Tap to Pay feature on iPhone

    Apple continues to build its stand as the leading innovative mobile tech giant in the world after announcing its plan to introduce a new Tap to Pay feature on iPhone which allows businesses to receive payment seamlessly. The feature would allow compatible iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit cards and debit cards, and other digital wallets. The interesting part is no additional hardware is required. Merchants get to enjoy this awesomeness with just a download of an app.

    Let’s take a deep dive into how the Tap to Pay works and the possibilities it unlocks for businesses.

    What is Tap to Pay on and how does it work on iPhone?

    In July 2020, Apple acquired payments startup Mobeewave, which created a system that lets shoppers tap a credit card or smartphone on another phone to process a payment. Tap to Pay is notable because, previously, businesses that accepted contactless payments on an iPhone needed to use additional third-party hardware such as the Square Reader dongle.

    As it seems, Apple acquisition of Mobeewave is the basis of this technology.

    The Tap to Pay feature essentially allows small businesses to large retailers to use mobile devices as a payment terminal — seamlessly and securely accept Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets through a simple tap to their iPhone (iPhone XS or newer) through supported iOS apps. For now, it’s limited to businesses and merchants in the US that wish to accept contactless payment.

    On purchasing an item from a store, a merchant will ask you to hold your own iPhone or Apple Watch, contactless credit or debit card, or another digital wallet near the merchant’s iPhone, and then the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology.

    Now businesses are being empowered and all merchants will need in the future is their compatible iPhones in order to accept and process payments, says Apple.

    Businesses that support Tap to Pay on iPhone

    Stripe has announced it’ll be the first payment platform to offer “Tap to Pay on iPhone” to their business customers, including the Shopify Point of Sale app, in spring 2022. Additional payment platforms and apps will follow later this year. Apple Stores in the US will also roll out the feature sometime in 2022, says Apple.

    Jennifer Bailey, Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet pointed out that — “In collaboration with payment platforms, app developers, and payment networks, we’re making it easier than ever for businesses of all sizes — from solopreneurs to large retailers — to seamlessly accept contactless payments and continue to grow their business.”

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    “As more and more consumers are tapping to pay with digital wallets and credit cards, Tap to Pay on iPhone will provide businesses with a secure, private, and easy way to accept contactless payments and unlock new checkout experiences using the power, security, and convenience of iPhone.” She noted.

    When will the Tap to Pay feature be available and which iPhone model supports it?

    The feature will launch in the US later in 2022. It appears to be exclusive to the US at launch, with no other countries announced yet. Hopefully, as the Tap to Pay feature becomes widely accepted in the US, other countries including Africa.

    Although Tap to Pay isn’t ready for you to use yet – the supporting API is available in the iOS 15.4 beta 2 potentially enabling the feature on iPhone XS and later models.

    There are older iPhones with NFC – but, for now, the iPhone 6, 7, and 8 models are not on the compatible list.

    Tap to Pay on iPhone will also roll out to Apple Store locations in the US later this year according to Apple.