…Recovery Times Improving with 97% of Victims Recovering Encrypted Data; Ransom Payments Fall Sharply; Staff Burnout and Stress on the Rise Sophos, a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. The global study of 441 IT and cybersecurity leaders…
Nigeria’s digital transformation is happening at full speed, and so is the attention of those who would exploit it. At GITEX Nigeria, we sat down with Chris Norton, Kaspersky’s General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa to cut through the noise and get a clear-eyed read on what’s really threatening Nigerian organisations today, what practical defence looks…
Check Point researchers have uncovered a large-scale active phishing campaign abusing Google Classroom, a platform trusted by millions of students and educators worldwide. Over the course of just one week, attackers launched five coordinated waves, distributing more than 115,000 phishing emails aimed at 13,500 organisations across multiple industries. Thus far, organisations in Europe, North America, the Middle…
Microsoft released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as critical. These vulnerabilities could crash entire systems or allow attackers to run malicious code, posing real risks to business operations. Additionally, one of the vulnerabilities marks what is likely the first publicly disclosed bug in a…
According to Kaspersky Security Network, between October 2024 and July 2025, over 5,000 users — both individuals and organisations — fell victim to the Efimer trojan. The malware was particularly impactful in Brazil, affecting around 1,500 victims. These attacks also targeted users in India, Spain, Russia, Italy, and Germany. Kaspersky has discovered a rapidly escalating…
The global insurance industry faces a $1.8 trillion protection gap – the difference between insured and uninsured losses across health, life, crop and catastrophe coverage. In Africa, this divide is even more pronounced. Insurance penetration remains below 3% of GDP across the continent, and most Africans have little to no coverage in the event of disaster, illness…
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a crypto exchange service. Users are invited to receive an alleged…
Data is a critical asset to any business, and its protection has become more complex and essential than ever before. And so, as organisations continue to scale their digital transformation initiatives, the need for robust, reliable and resilient backup strategies has never been greater. Just like a strong marriage, effective backup strategies are long-term commitments that…
…Positioned as a Leader for the 16th Consecutive Time Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), marking the 16th consecutive time the company has received this recognition. Sophos has been recognized…
While global attention remains fixed on high-profile cyber incidents in North America and Europe, a quieter crisis is unfolding much closer to home. The idea that African markets are too small or insignificant to attract cybercriminals has created a blind spot, leaving networks, businesses, and governments exposed. As a result, the continent has become the…
…Expands Visibility of Internal Exposures within an Organization’s Environment Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk capabilities with the introduction of Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) with technology powered by Tenable. Many organizations face critical blind spots in their cyber defenses. In…
DieNet, a newly emerged hacktivist group, has claimed responsibility for more than 60 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in just two months, including its most recent and widely reported action: the global disruption of X (formerly Twitter). According to NETSCOUT, a leading provider of enterprise performance management, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity and DDoS protection solutions, the DieNet group…
Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with SafePay rising as a top ransomware group, while FakeUpdates remains a persistent global threat. Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for May 2025. SafePay, a relatively new rapidly growing ransomware group, has overtaken other…
West Africa’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape was led by Nigeria and Mali, as revealed in NETSCOUT’s recently released Threat Intelligence Report for July to December 2024, which delves into trends and methodologies used in attacks globally. Nigeria was exposed to 1,716 strikes, a significant drop from the 2,721 incidents seen in the first…
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and the Middle East, has announced the launch of a dedicated cybersecurity offering specifically designed for fintech companies. This new solution is powered by Invinsense, Infopercept’s unified cybersecurity platform. Purpose-Built Security for Fintechs The new fintech package delivers full-spectrum cybersecurity through managed services integrated into four core areas…
…Program Provides MSPs with Exclusive Solution Access, Discounts, Rebates and Training to Deliver Unmatched Cybersecurity Defenses with the Sophos Central Platform Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today launched MSP Elevate, a new business-accelerating program for managed service providers (MSPs). With the new program, Sophos enables MSPs to expand their business with…
Massive potential cost to economy if current cyber security measures fail •An organization in Nigeria is being attacked on average 3759 times per week in the last 6 months, compared to 1854 attacks per organisation globally. • The top malware in Nigeria is Expiro. •The top malware list in Nigeria includes 3 Botnets, 1 Downloader…
Eight African countries among the Top 20 most targeted by malware campaigns; education sector remains top target globally Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for April 2025. FakeUpdates remains the most prevalent malware this month, impacting 6% of organizations globally,…
The acceleration of cloud adoption has brought with it new security challenges for organisations to tackle, particularly pertaining to hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Here, a common security misstep is the persistent confusion around who is responsible for what in the cloud. This oversight can open the door to serious vulnerabilities, especially when it comes to…
The recent success of the Shanghai Motor Show is a strong indicator of the growth of the Chinese automotive sector, particularly in terms of electric cars and onboard intelligence. Of the 90 million vehicles (cars, trucks, and buses) produced worldwide in 2024, 31.3 million were produced in China, i.e., 34% of the global total, according…
New report unveils four key AI-driven cyber threats and how organisations can outsmart attackers in an AI-driven world Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, California. This report offers an in-depth exploration of how…
Each year on the first Thursday of May, cybersecurity professionals urge the public to strengthen their password hygiene. But in 2025, this tradition may be past its expiry date. Why? Because our over-reliance on passwords is becoming the very risk we seek to avoid. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (2024), 81% of breaches…
New report unveils four key AI-driven cyber threats and how organisations can outsmart attackers in an AI-driven world Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cybersecurity solutions, today launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, California. This report offers an in-depth exploration of how cyber…
Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of reactions from individuals, organisations, and countries. Eyes widen as we explore its potential, concerns grow as it threatens jobs, and conversations take place at a global level on how it should be regulated. However, for…
At GITEX Asia 2025, Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals in South Africa regard Cyber Immunity as an effective strategy for minimising the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems. These insights indicate a growing demand for developing secure by design systems instead of relying…
Technology and Social Networks Remain Top Imitated Brands in Phishing Attacks, Emphasising the Importance of Enhanced Security Measures Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) and a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q1 2025. This report highlights the brands…
As the latest social media trend sees users jumping on the AI Action Figure craze by uploading personal information and photos to generate hyper-realistic AI dolls or action figures of themselves, Kaspersky urges individuals to be cautious about the personal information they share online. The trend, while entertaining, raises concerns about data privacy and digital…
The newly released NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report for July to December 2024 reveals a complex and contrasting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack landscape across southern Africa. According to the report, South Africa, Mauritius and Angola were among the most heavily targeted nations over the second half of last year, while countries like Zambia, Eswatini and Zimbabwe experienced…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Concordia University, and the Give1Project are looking for 150 youth from West and Central Africa to participate in the second cohort of the Regional Cybersecurity Training program. The program, which began in 2023 with a trial group of 22 young people, is now growing to teach 150 new cybersecurity…
…The Solutions Include the Threat Exposure Management Platform, Invinsense OXDR, and the Compliance Management Platform, Invinsense GSOS Mart Networks Group, a leading value-added distributor with a presence in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a distribution partnership with Infopercept, a leading platform-led managed security services company. Under this agreement, Mart Networks will serve as…