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Surviving in a Digital World: Why Cyber Protection is the Ultimate Defense for African Enterprises

ByTechTrends

In the wake of today’s highly interconnected digital landscape, African enterprises are increasingly battling a ballooning number of cyber threats that have enormous potential to cripple their day-to-day operations, expose sensitive data, and inflict irreparable financial losses. Driven by the acceleration of technological advances and the relentless malicious actors becoming more sophisticated, it is now becoming crucial for businesses in the region…

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CryptoRom Scammers Add AI Chat Tool, Like ChatGPT, and Fake Hacks on Crypto Accounts to Their Toolset, Sophos Finds

ByTechTrends

 Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released new findings on CryptoRom scams—a subset of pig butchering (sh? zh? pán) schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments—in its latest report, “Sha Zhu Pan Scam Uses AI Chat Tool to Target iPhone and Android Users.” Since May, Sophos…

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NDPC Tasks Data Controllers and Processors on Data Protection Compliance, Registration

ByTechTrends

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has urged all banks, telecom operators, educational institutions, government parastatals, and other organizations that collect and process data in Nigeria to register with the Commission between now and December, 2023 for data protection compliance monitoring. The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji stated this at a sensitisation…

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We are committed to safeguarding the data protection rights of Nigerians, NDPC boss

ByTechTrends

Data protection plays a crucial role in safeguarding critical information from corruption, compromise, or loss and ensuring data privacy to protect individuals’ rights and foster trust in the digital economy.  And Nigeria is firmly positioning itself as a responsible and secure destination for digital transactions and investments, with a clear emphasis on preserving the data…

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Sophos Launches Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Microsoft Defender

ByTechTrends

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today launched Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Microsoft Defender, a fully-managed offering that provides the industry’s most robust threat response capabilities for organizations using Microsoft Security. Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender adds a critical layer of 24/7 protection across the Microsoft Security…

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Working remotely during Summer 2023: 5 steps to protect yourself from cyberattacks according to Sophos

ByTechTrends

Before the pandemic, cybersecurity started to be considered as a fundamental area in a company. But it’s really after the implementation of teleworking during confinement and the cyberattacks that many companies suffered, due to the exposure of their devices, that IT teams are increasingly focused on raising awareness among their workers. The objective is clear,…

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Twitter’s Crypto Scammers are on the Rise on Threads

ByTechTrends

Last week, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, combined Instagram with Threads, a brand-new Twitter-like site. Five days after its introduction, Threads has already established itself as a haven for cryptocurrency scammers. On numerous social networking sites, members of the global Web3 and crypto communities are posting advisories to warn unwary victims about the financial…

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We are Committed to the Culture of Data Protection in Nigeria, NDPC Boss

ByTechTrends

Data management and protection laws are critical for any nation to thrive in today’s highly digitized world. These laws are necessary to safeguard both corporations and individuals from data breaches and identity theft. Recognizing this need, the Federal Government of Nigeria established the National Commissioner of Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, signed…

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More Than Two-Thirds of Manufacturing Companies Hit by Ransomware Had Their Data Encrypted, Sophos Survey Finds

ByTechTrends

 Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has announced a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2023,” which found that in more than two-thirds (68%) of ransomware attacks against this sector, the adversaries successfully encrypted data. This is the highest reported encryption rate for the…

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France Joins Forces With South Africa to Bolster Cyber Security

ByTechTrends

For the purpose of enhancing the cyber forensic capabilities of the Special Investigating Unit, South Africa and France have signed a cooperation protocol agreement. The partnership is anticipated to result in the opening of an anti-corruption academy in Tshwane that will assist the SIU as well as law enforcement and anti-corruption organizations in the Southern…

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Microsoft Shares Third Edition of Cyber Signals, Highlights New Security Risks for IT Teams

ByTechTrends

Internet-of-Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) device pervasiveness, susceptibility, and cloud connectivity provide a fast-rising, frequently unregulated risk surface affecting a broader range of industries and organizations. The rapid growth of IoT provides attackers with a larger entry point and attack surface. Access to less secure OT is creating the possibility for devastating infrastructure attacks…

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Google introduces support for Passkey for Workspace and Google Cloud Accounts

ByTechTrends

Google added Passkey support as a new sign-in option for personal Google Accounts earlier in May. With a public beta, the tech giant is now extending support to Workspace accounts. Passkeys enable users to sign in to apps and websites using PIN, fingerprint scanner, and face unlock in place of password-only logins. The passwordless sign-in…

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Fake ChatGPT Apps Scam Users Out of Thousands of Dollars, Sophos Reports

ByTechTrends

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced that it had uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in thousands of dollars a month. As detailed in Sophos X-Ops’ latest report, “’FleeceGPT’ Mobile Apps Target AI-Curious to Rake in Cash,” these apps have…

Google removes an Android screen recording app that was discovered using a remote access Trojan to spy on users.

Google removes an Android screen recording app that was discovered using a remote access Trojan to spy on users.

ByTechTrends

A malicious Android software that had been downloaded onto more than 50,000 devices was recently withdrawn from the Play Store by Google. The program was first released by the developer in 2021, and a year later it was infested with malicious code, said the security company that found the trojan. The program may also extract…

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Data Encryption from Ransomware Reaches Highest Level in Four Years, Sophos’ Annual State of Ransomware Report Finds

ByTechTrends

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its annual “State of Ransomware 2023 ” report, which found that in 76% of ransomware attacks against surveyed organizations, adversaries succeeded in encrypting data. This is the highest rate of data encryption from ransomware since Sophos started issuing the report in 2020. The…

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How AI Can Enhance Cybersecurity and Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats

ByOkey Chigbu

Businesses rely largely on technology to carry out daily tasks in this digital age. However, there is a higher risk of cyber threats as a result of our growing reliance on technology. For businesses of all sizes, cybersecurity is a major worry since cyberattacks may lead to data breaches, financial losses, and even reputational damage. …

Google Begins Rolling Out Passkeys

As a more secure method of signing into apps and websites, Google has started to roll out Passkeys.

ByTechTrends

Google has finally started rolling out support for the passkeys authentication method, which it claims is more secure than ordinary passwords and even two-step verification (2SV), after over ten years of preparation and a year of declaring support for the same. A year ago, Apple, Google, and Microsoft jointly stated that they will start adopting…

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Six months After Launch Sophos’ Industry-First Vendor-Agnostic MDR Service Grows Customer Base by 33%

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Sophos Adds Team of MDR Experts in Germany, Expanding Global Footprint of Security Operations Specialists Defenders Have Less Time to Defend; MDR Services Become Critical Cybersecurity Layer as Attacker Dwell Time Decreases, Says Sophos’ Annual Active Adversary Report Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has announced that its industry-first…

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Report: Criminals lock users out of their stolen iPhones using Apple’s recovery key.

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iPhone users can reset their Apple ID password or restore access to their Apple ID account using Apple’s recovery key function. Now, a Wall Street Journal study demonstrates how thieves and cybercriminals can utilize Apple’s advanced security setting to lock a person out of a stolen iPhone. A thief can change the Apple ID password…

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93% of Organizations Find the Execution of Essential Security Operation Tasks Challenging, Sophos Survey Finds

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Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today published a new survey report, “The State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business Impact of Adversaries on Defenders,” which found that, globally, 93% of organizations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat hunting, challenging. These challenges also include…

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Cybersecurity in the Age of Digital Twins: Securing Virtual Replicas of Physical Systems

ByTechTrends

Recently, the digital transformation has continued to rebuild industries and redefine operational efficiencies. One of the most important innovations is the establishment of digital twins, a technology that provides organisations to create evolving, real-time virtual replicas of physical systems. From healthcare to manufacturing, urban planning to energy management, digital twins are transforming the method businesses…

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How Data Protection Policy in Nigeria Is Evolving to Secure Customers

ByTechTrends

Technology advancement has increased the value of data, and many businesses are willing to invest in it. These data are obtained from customers directly or indirectly. When data is directly gathered, customers are often asked for their consent, and they typically provide it. In contrast, information that is gained inadvertently may be gathered through tracking or…

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Sophos Demonstrates How to Make ChatGPT a Cybersecurity Co-Pilot

ByTechTrends

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released new research on how the cybersecurity industry can leverage GPT-3, the language model behind the now well-known ChatGPT framework, as a co-pilot to help defeat attackers. The latest report, “Applying AI Language Processing to Cyber Defenses,” details projects developed by Sophos…

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Sophos Endpoint Security Advancements Improve Cyberthreat Defenses and Streamline Management

ByTechTrends

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today introduced innovative advancements to its portfolio of industry-leading endpoint security offerings. New adaptive active adversary protection; Linux malware protection enhancements; account health check capabilities; an integrated zero trust network access (ZTNA) agent for Windows and macOS devices; and more improve frontline defenses against advanced cyberthreats and streamline endpoint…

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Kaspersky: 7% of Nigerian Internet Users Affected by Phishing in 2022

ByTechTrends

In 2022, phishing affected 7% of Nigerian internet users, according to a statement released on Thursday by leading antivirus company Kaspersky. Phishing is the activity of sending emails or messages to people or businesses in an effort to get them to divulge sensitive information that will later be utilized for evil. According to Kaspersky analysts,…

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Sophos Expands Firewall Portfolio with Enterprise-Grade Appliances that Broaden Market Opportunities for Channel Partners

ByTechTrends

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced the expansion of its next-generation firewall portfolio with two new high-end, enterprise-grade XGS Series appliances. The new XGS 7500 and 8500 models provide unrivaled performance and protection for large enterprise and campus deployments, broadening market opportunities for the channel partners that serve them. “Large enterprises are under…

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Sophos Details First Fake Apps Found on Apple’s App Store Used by Cybercriminals for CryptoRom Schemes

ByTechTrends

 Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released new findings on CryptoRom scams—elaborate financial fraud schemes that prey on and trick dating app users into making fake cryptocurrency investments—in its latest report, “Fraudulent Trading Apps Sneak into Apple and Google App Stores.” The report details the first fake CryptoRom apps —Ace Pro and MBM_BitScan—…

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Sophos is the Top Ranked and Sole Leader in the Omdia Universe Report for Comprehensive XDR Solutions

ByTechTrends

 Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced that its Sophos Intercept X Advanced with XDR solution has been named the top-ranked and sole leader in the Omdia Universe report for comprehensive extended detection and response (XDR) solutions. The global research company ranked Sophos’ product the highest in nearly all capabilities categories – excelling…

Average daily number of malicious files detected by Kaspersky security solutions from 2019 to 2022 (1st January – 31st October)

Cybercriminals attack users with 400,000 new malicious files daily – that is 5% more than in 2021

ByTechTrends

In 2022, Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered on average 400,000 malicious files distributed every day, indicating a 5% growth compared to 2021. The number of certain types of threats also escalated: for example, Kaspersky experts discovered the 181% increase in the proportion of ransomware detected daily. These and other findings are part of Kaspersky Security Bulletin…

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Cyber defence must be a top priority for South African Business

ByTechTrends

One Device to Rule Them All  Imagine an average professional working for your corporation or department, and his daily life – we’ll call him Mike. Mike wakes up and checks his social media and SMS notifications. Maybe he’ll search a news video and broadcast it onto his smart television while he dresses. Touching his phone…