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Cyberthreats Escalate Across Africa As Nigeria Faces Over 4,718 attacks Weekly

Nigeria Among Top Targets for Cyberthreats Cyberthreats are on the rise in Africa, with Nigeria facing an alarming 4,718 weekly cyberattacks, according to Check Point Software Technologies. The company’s 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, released Thursday, highlights the growing vulnerability

November 21, 2024

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Cybersecurity: Why Startups Must Prioritize It From Day One

Introduction to Cybersecurity for Startups In the fast-paced world of startups, entrepreneurs are busy delivering value, researching markets, and attracting the necessary capital to scale. Often, cybersecurity takes a backseat. However, overlooking data security, privacy protection, and having an incident response plan

September 24, 2024

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CBN Directs Bank To Stop Implementation Of 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy On Transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rescinded its recent directive regarding the collection and remittance of the cybersecurity levy, mandated under the Cybercrime Prevention and Prohibition Amendment Act of 2024. The decision announced through a revised circular dated May 17, 2024,

May 20, 2024

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How Growing Youth Involvement In Cybercrimes Impacts Human Capital Development

As it has always been said that, “every rose has its thorns,” cybercrime, being a fallout of the 21st century digital technology revolution, has come to be a thorn on the flesh of humanity. It has continued to take a toll on

May 19, 2024

Nigerian Households To Prioritize Essentials, Cut Back On Major Purchases- CBN

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Nigerian Govt Under Pressure To Stop Cybersecurity Levy

The introduction of a cybersecurity levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with various stakeholders expressing concerns over its potential impact on the economy and the populace. The cybersecurity levy, set at 0.5% of all

May 10, 2024

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BEWARE: Here’s How Hackers Steal Internet Users’ Information, Sell Data Underground

The threat of personal and professional data being stolen by nefarious actors in the cyberspace is greater now than ever with Nigerians’ increasing predilection for remote work and the popularity of cloud storage solutions in the country. Also creating new vista for

November 25, 2023

Technology·Top Stories

How Free WiFi Exposes Passwords Of Bank Accounts – Digital Expert

Using free WiFi in public places may appear to be a Greek Gift (seeming pleasant but harmful in disguise) to users. An information security expert, David Dada, has warned that it is dangerous for people to access the Internet by logging in

July 17, 2023

Apple Demonstrates Resilience Against Security Threats, Intercepts 428,000 Fraud Apps in 1 Year

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Apple Demonstrates Resilience Against Security Threats, Intercepts 428,000 Fraud Apps In 2022

Apple has announced its successful interception of a staggering 428,000 fraudulent app submissions on its renowned App Store in 2022.

May 21, 2023

Google Ordered To Delete Cashpal, Swiftkash, 16 Other Nigerian Loan Apps

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Google Plans To Delete Inactive Accounts For Enhanced Security

Google recently announced its intention to initiate the deletion of inactive accounts on its various platforms starting from December this year

May 20, 2023

Bridging The Gaps To Safeguard The Future Of Hybrid Work

Opinion·Technology

Why Employee Collaboration Is Key For Cybersecurity

Many will hate to admit it, but it seems that, perhaps, it has become quite lucrative these days to be a cybercriminal. Firstly, it is a thriving business. For instance, according to the FBI, there was a 207% increase in reported cases

March 30, 2023

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Cyberthreats Escalate Across Africa As Nigeria Faces Over 4,718 attacks Weekly

Cybersecurity: Why Startups Must Prioritize It From Day One

CBN Directs Bank To Stop Implementation Of 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy On Transactions

How Growing Youth Involvement In Cybercrimes Impacts Human Capital Development

Nigerian Govt Under Pressure To Stop Cybersecurity Levy

BEWARE: Here’s How Hackers Steal Internet Users’ Information, Sell Data Underground

How Free WiFi Exposes Passwords Of Bank Accounts – Digital Expert

Apple Demonstrates Resilience Against Security Threats, Intercepts 428,000 Fraud Apps In 2022

Google Plans To Delete Inactive Accounts For Enhanced Security

Why Employee Collaboration Is Key For Cybersecurity

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