Category: Security
DSN partners NITDA, TikTok to promote safety for kids
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Data Science Nigeria (DSN) in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and TikTok will hold…
NITDA releases guidelines on protecting WhatsApp accounts from hackers
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To help Nigerian WhatsApp users safeguard their accounts against hacking and unauthorised access, the National Information Technology Development…
NPDC makes influencer Eniola Adeoluwa ambassador to raise data protection awareness
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has partnered with social media influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa to raise awareness on…
New block function on X raises stalking and harassment concerns
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People may now view your public posts even if you have blocked them, thanks to X’s controversial change…
Meta updates facial recognition to stop celebrity-bait scams on Facebook, Instagram
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Meta has updated its facial recognition technology to combat celebrity investment scam advertisements by identifying individuals whose pictures…
Dstv’s anti-piracy campaign continues, another suspect apprehended
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Multichoice dealt a big hit to Waka TV, an organisation that steals content from the internet, with a…
EFCC denies hacking claims, attributes X account downtime to technical glitch
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the recent unavailability of its official X account, formerly…
Steps to improve security and privacy of your phone
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There is an increasing need to enhance the security and privacy of mobile devices because of their widespread…
Malawi recovers ‘hijacked’ passport system after cyberattack
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A recent malicious cyberattack on Malawi’s passport system presented a severe issue and highlighted the risks that nations…
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…
