‘Dark AI’ and the New Face of Cybercrime in Africa — Kaspersky’s Benjamin Okolie Explains
As cyberthreats grow more complex and relentless, Africa’s digital ecosystem is facing a new wave of sophisticated attacks. From AI-driven…
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Kaspersky Warns: New iPhone Launch Sparks Global Surge in Scam Campaigns
As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scam exploiting the device’s launch hype, with fraudsters…
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Sophos Report Finds Education Sector Strengthening against Ransomware, but IT Teams Pay Personal Price
…Recovery Times Improving with 97% of Victims Recovering Encrypted Data; Ransom Payments Fall Sharply; Staff Burnout and Stress on the…
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Inside Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Battle: Chris Norton on Phishing, AI Threats and the Road Ahead
Nigeria’s digital transformation is happening at full speed, and so is the attention of those who would exploit it. At…
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Phishing in the Classroom: 115,000 Emails Exploit Google Classroom to Target 13,500 Organisations
Check Point researchers have uncovered a large-scale active phishing campaign abusing Google Classroom, a platform trusted by millions of students and educators…
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Microsoft announces six new patches for Windows
Microsoft released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as…
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Kaspersky uncovers Efimer trojan targeting organisations through phishing emails
According to Kaspersky Security Network, between October 2024 and July 2025, over 5,000 users — both individuals and organisations —…
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Data, analytics and AI vital to bridging the insurance protection gap in Africa
The global insurance industry faces a $1.8 trillion protection gap – the difference between insured and uninsured losses across health,…
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Form-idable foe: Crypto scammers target users through Google Forms
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the…
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Building a resilient data protection strategy for the AI era
Data is a critical asset to any business, and its protection has become more complex and essential than ever before. And…
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Sophos Recognized as Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Endpoint Protection Magic Quadrant
…Positioned as a Leader for the 16th Consecutive Time Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks,…
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Complacency exposes Africa to cybercrime
While global attention remains fixed on high-profile cyber incidents in North America and Europe, a quieter crisis is unfolding much…
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Sophos Managed Risk Expands Capabilities with Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) to Identify and Guide Organizations to Mitigate Internal Vulnerabilities
…Expands Visibility of Internal Exposures within an Organization’s Environment Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks,…
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NETSCOUT Warns of New Hacktivist Threat Posing Global Risks, from the US, Middle East, Africa and Beyond
DieNet, a newly emerged hacktivist group, has claimed responsibility for more than 60 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in just two…
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May 2025 Malware Spotlight: SafePay Surges to the Forefront of Cyber Threats
Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with SafePay rising as a top ransomware group, while FakeUpdates remains a persistent global threat….
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ZTA Drives Cybersecurity As a Growth Lever, Not Just a Cost Centre – Samuel Edet
Article written by Samuel Edet, Business Growth Analyst Recently, cybersecurity has become about fostering trust, accelerating innovation, and driving long-term…
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Nigeria and Mali Lead West Africa in DDoS Attacks for Late 2024, Says NETSCOUT
West Africa’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape was led by Nigeria and Mali, as revealed in NETSCOUT’s recently…
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Mart Networks Unveils Comprehensive Cybersecurity Offering Tailored for Fintechs
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and the Middle East, has announced the launch of a dedicated cybersecurity…
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Sophos Accelerates Business Growth and Profitability for MSPs with the Launch of MSP Elevate Program
…Program Provides MSPs with Exclusive Solution Access, Discounts, Rebates and Training to Deliver Unmatched Cybersecurity Defenses with the Sophos Central…
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Check Point Software Technologies urges Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas industry to beef up its cyber security
Massive potential cost to economy if current cyber security measures fail •An organization in Nigeria is being attacked on average…
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April 2025’s Most Wanted Malware: FakeUpdates Leads Again as Advanced Campaigns Weaponize Commodity Malware
Eight African countries among the Top 20 most targeted by malware campaigns; education sector remains top target globally Check Point®…
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Avoiding cloud security blind spots in a hybrid IT world
The acceleration of cloud adoption has brought with it new security challenges for organisations to tackle, particularly pertaining to hybrid…
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Sophos Warns of the Risk of Data Theft as Chinese Cars Flood France
The recent success of the Shanghai Motor Show is a strong indicator of the growth of the Chinese automotive sector,…
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Check Point Research Launches AI Security Report: Exposing the Rise of AI-Powered Cybercrime and Defenses
New report unveils four key AI-driven cyber threats and how organisations can outsmart attackers in an AI-driven world Check Point…
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May 1, 2025 is World Password Day: Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Passwords
Each year on the first Thursday of May, cybersecurity professionals urge the public to strengthen their password hygiene. But in…
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Check Point Research Launches AI Security Report: Exposing the Rise of AI-Powered Cybercrime and Defenses
New report unveils four key AI-driven cyber threats and how organisations can outsmart attackers in an AI-driven world Check Point…
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AI and Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation with Caution
Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of…
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Cyber Immunity recognised by 73% of experts in South Africa as a promising strategy against cybercriminals
At GITEX Asia 2025, Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals in South…
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Check Point Research Unveils Q1 2025 Brand Phishing Trends: Microsoft Dominates as Top Target, Mastercard Makes a Comeback
Technology and Social Networks Remain Top Imitated Brands in Phishing Attacks, Emphasising the Importance of Enhanced Security Measures Check Point…
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Be a doll: Mind cyber security and privacy when creating a fun image of yourself, warns Kaspersky
As the latest social media trend sees users jumping on the AI Action Figure craze by uploading personal information and…
