Check Point Research

Check Point Research Unveils Q1 2025 Brand Phishing Trends: Microsoft Dominates as Top Target, Mastercard Makes a Comeback

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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…

Kaspersky

Be a doll: Mind cyber security and privacy when creating a fun image of yourself, warns Kaspersky

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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…

NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report

Latest NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report Reveals Diverse DDoS Threats Across Southern Africa 

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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…

Cybersecurity Training

Request for Applications: Youth Cybersecurity Training in West and Central Africa

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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…

Mart Networks

Mart Networks Partners Infopercept to Bring Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions to Africa

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…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…

healthcare sector

Cyber criminals bypass code of ethics with concerted attacks on the world’s healthcare sector 

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South Africa’s healthcare sector weakened by underfunding, lack of skills and fragmented infrastructure “There was a time when cybercriminals held off from attacking the world’s healthcare institutions for reasons of ethics.  But no more,” says Shayimamba Conco, Cyber Security Expert at Check Point Software Technologies, a global leader in cyber security solutions. Conco comments come…

Nigeria Data Protection Commission

Nigeria Chairs Anglophone Countries Committee of African Data Protection Authorities

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Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has been appointed the Chair of the Anglophone Countries Committee of the Network of Africa Data Protection Authorities (NADPA). This appointment was confirmed at the meeting of the Committee on Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025. The Committee serves as a multilateral platform for promoting data…

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Hiding in Plain Sight: The Stealthy Attack Chain of PDF Files

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The Weaponisation of PDFs : 68% of Cyberattacks begin in you inbox, with 22% of these hiding in PDFs Over 400 billion PDF were opened last year, and 16 billion documents were edited in Adobe Acrobat.  Over 87% of organisations use PDFs as a standard file format for business communication, making them ideal vehicles for…

Kaspersky

Advanced persistent threats target one in four companies in 2024, according to Kaspersky

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According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to 2023. The annual Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report provides insights based on the analysis…

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Survey: 78% of insurance execs say closing $1.8 trillion protection gap is an ethical obligation

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More than 500 insurance leaders weigh in on risks, opportunities and trends to watch through 2040 The global protection gap – the difference between insured and uninsured losses across life, health, natural catastrophe and crop insurance – was last estimated at $1.8 trillion. A new “future of insurance” survey of more than 500 insurance executives from 17…

National Cybersecurity Architecture.

Nigeria partners UK on building resilient National Cybersecurity Architecture

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Plans are underway towards building a United Kingdom/Nigeria National Cybersecurity Architecture.   The UK/Nigeria Inward Cyber Trade Mission is to be facilitated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA,Kashifu Inuwa CCIE at the meeting with some UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, said that President Bola Tinubu was…

DDoS Attacks

DDoS Attacks at the World Economic Forum (WEF)

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Between January 20 and 24, the town of Davos-Klosters, Switzerland hosted the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). Among the key highlights drawing media attention were several special addresses by prominent political figures. NETSCOUT’s ASERT team of engineers and researchers specialising in information security observed an increased volume of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks shortly before and during at…

NDPC

NDPC Obtains NJI’s Support for the Right to Data Privacy In Nigeria

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In line with its objective of safeguarding the data privacy rights of Nigerians, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has secured the support of the National Judicial Institute (NJI). It will be recalled that the NJI is responsible for the training of judicial officers in Nigeria from magistrate courts to the Supreme Court of Nigeria….

Sophos and Pax8

Sophos and Pax8 Announce Strategic Partnership to Streamline Security Management

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…Sophos’ Portfolio of Cybersecurity Solutions is the Most Comprehensive Security Offering on the Pax8 Marketplace  Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced a strategic partnership with Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace. The collaboration introduces the most comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions available to Pax8’s network of more than 40,000 managed service…

FakeUpdates

January 2025’s Most Wanted Malware: FakeUpdates Maintains Stronghold in Cyber Security Threat

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FakeUpdates continues to facilitate ransomware attacks while cybercriminals enhance their capabilities with AI-powered techniques  Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its Global Threat Index for January 2025, which highlights FakeUpdates continued threat in the cyber landscape, playing a crucial role in facilitating ransomware attacks. In…

Kaspersky Threat Lookup

Kaspersky Threat Lookup now enables AI-enhanced open-source intelligence search

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Kaspersky Threat Lookup now provides customers with summaries and article abstracts related to analysed objects in the OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) tab, saving them time when searching for IoCs (Indicators of Compromise) or researching cybersecurity reports. Managing security operations workload can be a daunting task for cybersecurity teams. According to Enterprise Strategy Group’s XDR and SOC…

Cyber Security

Breaking (Fire)Walls & Glass Ceilings: Women Leading Digital Revolution and Cyber Security’s Next Frontier

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Cyber security is at the heart of today’s digital revolution, yet it remains one of the most male-dominated sectors in science and technology. Data from Zippia shows that while women hold 48% of roles in the broader workforce, they represent only 24% of the cyber security workforce.In leadership, the numbers are more or less similar — just 16%…

manufacturing sector

Securing Africa’s manufacturing sector against cybercrime

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Connectivity and automation have undeniably revolutionised the manufacturing sector, boosting efficiency and productivity. However, they have also introduced significant vulnerabilities, leaving the industry increasingly exposed to cybersecurity threats. In fact, recent insights from Datacentrix partner, Check Point revealed that manufacturing emerged as the most impacted by cyberattacks in the third quarter of 2024, with the sector experiencing…

Sophos and Secureworks

Sophos Completes Secureworks Acquisition

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Sophos is Now the Leading Pure-Play Cybersecurity Provider of MDR Services  Sophos and Secureworks (NASDAQ:SCWX), two global cybersecurity pioneers that have innovated and redefined services and technology solutions for defeating cyberattacks, Monday announced the completion of Sophos’ acquisition of Secureworks. The all-cash transaction values Secureworks at approximately $859 million. With the completion of the acquisition, Secureworks’ common stock has…

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Gaps in cyber protection leave businesses vulnerable to AI-enhanced threats, Kaspersky study finds

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, organisations worldwide face escalating challenges when protecting against sophisticated AI-powered attacks. Despite understanding the severity of the threat, businesses are struggling to keep pace with the rapid evolution of cybercrime. Barriers such as skill shortages, lack of AI-powered tools, and the complexity of managing advanced cybersecurity infrastructures…

NETSCOUT DDoS

From DDoS to Ransomware – NETSCOUT Uncovers the Nine Most Common Cyberattacks

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Successful cyberattacks can have multiple impacts on a business, and the repercussions can be both far-reaching and long-lasting. Robust cybersecurity measures are therefore essential in mitigating these risks, including against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which are designed to force a server, website or online service offline. As outlined by NETSCOUT, which provides visibility,…

Kaspersky

Kaspersky empowers developers of all sizes to meet the security demands of their customers

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Kaspersky has introduced a new approach within its BUILD track of Kaspersky United partner program to make cybersecurity more accessible for smaller companies and startups that develop software. By simplifying entry requirements and offering tailored tools and resources, the program now enables a wider range of technology partners to integrate Kaspersky’s advanced security solutions into…

Ransomware

December 2024’s Most Wanted Malware: FunkSec Rises as a Controversial AI-Powered Ransomware Threat

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Africa in the cross hairs of global malware actors with eight countries ranking in the top 20 most attacked from AI-powered ransomware groups as well as ongoing threats from FakeUpdates and AgentTesla Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its Global Threat Index for December…

Kaspersky Password Manager

Kaspersky Password Manager app marks 10th anniversary with updated design and enhanced usability

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In 2014, Kaspersky premiered its mobile app for password management and protection – Kaspersky Password Manager. For 10 years it has helped more than four million users in 140 countries to generate strong passwords, safely log-in into accounts, and store private data such as encrypted documents and photos securely. To celebrate the anniversary, Kaspersky is…

Sophos MDR

Sophos MDR Defends 26,000 Customers Worldwide with New Enhancements

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…Sophos MDR Grows Global Customers by 37% in 2024, Setting a Powerful New Standard in Cutting-edge, Expert-driven Cybersecurity Against Today’s Most Advanced Threats Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that its Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service has reached a major milestone, now protecting more than 26,000 organizations…

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Scams unwrapped: Kaspersky’s cybersecurity experts warn of evolving holiday scams

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With the holiday season here, it’s not only a time for magic and celebration but also a prime opportunity for fraudsters to exploit the festive rush for gifts and bargains. Amid the sparkle of year-end celebrations, cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky have identified several prominent scams targeting consumers across various regions and languages. Fake holiday shops…

Sophos XDR

Sophos XDR Excels in MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations: Enterprise

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…100% of Sophos XDR detections for adversary activities targeting Windows and Linux devices provide rich analytic coverage and achieve the highest possible ratings Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced its strong results in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations: Enterprise. According to the report, Sophos XDR detected 100% of the…

NETSCOUT

Morocco and Egypt Top Northern Africa’s DDoS Attack Charts, Reveals Latest NETSCOUT Report

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As Northern African nations continue their rapid digital transformation, this expanding connectivity can be viewed both as a vital enabler and a vulnerability. As such, countries such as Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Morocco are witnessing a marked increase in DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, underscoring the broader significance of the region’s cybersecurity needs. NETSCOUT’s 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence…

Androxgh0st

November 2024’s Most Wanted Malware: Androxgh0st Leads the Pack, Targeting IoT Devices and Critical Infrastructure

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Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its “, emphasizing the growing sophistication of cyber criminals. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to target critical infrastructure worldwide. Critical infrastructure—spanning energy grids, transportation systems, healthcare…

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Adopting human-centric security

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As businesses adopt new technologies and adapt their ways of working to take advantage of the latest digitalisation trends, the unfortunate truth is that they are increasing their cyber risk. Attacks like phishing, Business Email Compromise, ransomware, and credential stuffing are all on a rapid upwards trajectory. They target employees and exploit poor network security…