The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), in partnership with global digital payments leader Visa, has organised a cybersecurity workshop in Kampala to tackle the rising cases of cybercrime threatening the financial …
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North African Bank warns against illegal sale of Visa and MasterCard
The North African Bank has issued a strong warning to customers over the buying and selling of international cards such as Visa and MasterCard outside approved channels. The bank explained …
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Standard Bank warns customers as AI-powered “spoofing” scams surge
Standard Bank has raised the alarm over a sharp rise in “spoofing” fraud, warning customers to be extra careful as criminals now use artificial intelligence tools to sound and look …
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Microsoft Warns of Active Cyberattacks on SharePoint Servers
Tech giant Microsoft has raised the alarm over a serious cyberattack that is currently targeting SharePoint server software used by government agencies and businesses around the world. The company said …
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Popular social media app, TikTok, has removed over 3.6 million videos posted by Nigerian users between January and March 2025. The company said the videos were taken down for going …
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IMBIL Telecom Solutions Earns ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification for Information Security Excellence
Nigerian information technology company, IMBIL Telecom Solutions, has received the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), positioning the firm among global players in secure and compliant …
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Smartcomply Unveils New Partner Programme to Boost Africa’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Smartcomply, a leading African provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions, has launched a new partner programme aimed at building a strong alliance to transform digital security across the continent. The …
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Kenya Records 201.7% Jump in Cyber Threats as ICT Sector Expands Rapidly
Kenya has witnessed a sharp rise in cyberattacks in the first quarter of 2025, with experts raising fresh concerns over the country’s growing vulnerability in the digital space. The Communications …
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Kenya Records Sharp Rise in Cyber Threats, Hits 2.5 Billion in Early 2025
Kenya has experienced a massive rise in cyberattacks, with a total of 2.5 billion threats recorded between January and March 2025. This marks a 201.7 percent increase compared to the …
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South Africa’s Airline Industry in Crisis
South Africa’s airline industry is teetering on the brink, hit by a perfect storm of failing navigation systems and deteriorating airport infrastructure. The result: frequent flight cancellations and delays, mounting …