E-Business
Crafting a Successful Disaster Recovery Plan
Surviving a disaster is rarely an accident: Rather, a successful DR plan is required if your organization is going to be operating after a disaster. Disaster Recovery is a key element in any organizat and involvement.
A DR project is not one of those activities that can take place in isolation. Instead, DR needs support from executive management, because it takes time to build a proper DR plan, and the people who best know how to do it are probably busy with other matters like day‐to‐day operations.
- The best minds. The people in the organization who have the deepest knowledge of company operations and IT systems are the ones who need to staff the DR team.
It’s no good putting the newest, greenest employees on the team; the newbies might not know enough details about how critical systems can be replicated and used.
- Defined scope. In all but the smallest organizations, the scope of the project needs to clearly define which business units or departments are in scope and which are not. Otherwise, the organization is liable to bite off more than it can chew, putting the entire DR project at risk since it will be very difficult to complete it if too many systems are in scope. The best bet is to start small, get some wins, and expand the scope later once everyone is more familiar with how DR planning and
There are a lot of options available to you when planning your DRaaS solution. Whether you want to use public cloud, private cloud, or partner with a managed cloud provider, DRaaS can be set up to back up and replicate your critical data and system images to facilitate an easy and rapid recovery execution work.
The role of a local cloud service provider
An indigenous Cloud Service Provider like Layer3cloud will provide a genuine customer service feel (as in, they have a phone number, and you can talk with a human) versus a foreign public cloud company that lacks the personal touch.
Effortlessly, partnering with a local service provider is going to be your best bet for a DRaaS solution that you can depend on during a disaster situation.
The advantage with a Layer3cloud is that we can provide the interfaces for you to simply plug into. This is helpful when you are setting everything up, as well as during troubleshooting.
When you have a disaster, stress levels will be high, and you will likely need additional help; This is when a local service provider like Layer3Cloud will be there for you when you need it the most.
Layer3cloud can also provide expertise you may not have in your organization, including big picture DRaaS planning and DRaaS best practices.
Reach out to us today and speak to our team of experts for your DR Planning and consultation by simply sending a mail to [email protected] .ng or you click here to speak with our experts
E-Business
Ride the ‘Wicked’ Wave: Temu Brings Green Magic to Christmas
Temu is set to enchant the holiday season with its unique blend of green magic, bringing a touch of festive wonder to Christmas celebrations. The initiative, themed “Ride the ‘Wicked’ Wave,” promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, combining technology, entertainment, and commerce to create a magical holiday atmosphere.
Temu’s green magic initiative aims to captivate audiences with a variety of festive offerings, from fashion to home decor, handmade crafts, beauty items, chic clothes, shoes, and more.
The platform’s innovative approach ensures that customers can enjoy a seamless shopping experience, with free shipping on all orders1.
As part of the celebration, Temu has also introduced a magical winter Christmas backdrop, perfect for creating a festive ambiance at home.
This backdrop, made from high-quality polyester, is designed to bring the spirit of the season to life, making it an ideal addition to any holiday decor.
With its commitment to providing exceptional products and services, Temu continues to set new standards in the e-commerce industry, ensuring that customers can enjoy the magic of Christmas in style
E-Business
Kaspersky Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Evolving Holiday Scams
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
Deceptive online stores mimic the look and feel of legitimate e-commerce sites, offering seasonal items such as decorations, gifts, and even trees at steep discounts.
These sites often appear highly localised, adapting their language and currency based on the user’s geographic location, leveraging data extracted from browsers.
Victims typically encounter these stores by following links in ads or pop-ups.
These sites aim to steal funds. Often, these fraudulent stores exist only for a short period, as they get flagged by the vendors of goods.
Free mobile data offer
This scam plays on the allure of free services, claiming to provide free mobile data valid across all major telecom providers.
In order to receive the free data, victims are required to share the promotion link with 10–15 contacts via WhatsApp, ensuring the scam spreads exponentially.
After sharing, victims are prompted to enter their personal details — name, phone number, and email — into a form.
The collected data is then sold on the Dark Web or used in other fraudulent activities.
In some cases, victims unknowingly download malware that compromises their devices, leading to further exploitation.
Holiday payments on behalf of government agencies
Fraudsters impersonate government authorities, promising fictitious payments in celebration of the holidays.
This scam has been reported in several African countries, including Kenya and Nigeria.
To receive payment, victims are directed to fill out a survey which requires personal details like name and phone number.
Once the survey is completed the user is asked to share the link to the announcement with their connections via WhatsApp.
These details are collected and added to fraudulent databases, then sold to third parties or used for phishing attacks and identity theft.
This scam exploits trust in government systems and the festive spirit of giving.
Christmas recipe scam
This scam begins with a seemingly harmless email promoting a holiday cake recipe.
Victims are encouraged to pay a small fee to access the recipe.
Once payment is made, the victim’s credit card information is stolen. The fraudsters also collect other personal information essential for accessing banking services.
“Holiday scams are not a new phenomenon, but they have evolved to become increasingly sophisticated, leveraging regional traditions and technology to exploit unsuspecting victims.
The rush of the holidays makes people more vulnerable — they’re distracted, eager to grab a deal, or trust promotions that align with festive themes. Cybercriminals are not just stealing money — they’re building massive databases of personal information that fuel future fraudulent schemes.
The holiday season is a time for joy and giving, but users need to remain vigilant to ensure they’re not unknowingly giving fraudsters the tools to exploit them further,” said Olga Svistunova, Senior Web Content Analyst at Kaspersky.
E-Business
Hackers Seize NBS Newly Redesigned Website
Cybercriminals have persisted in targeting Nigerian government websites, with the most recent attack on the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The NBS confirmed the development in a brief statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account
It said that its newly redesigned official website has been hacked.
The NBS disclosed the incident and assured the public that efforts are underway to recover the website.
It urged the public to disregard any messages or reports posted until the full recovery of its website.
The statement on X read: “This is to inform the public that the NBS website has been hacked, and we are working to recover it. Please disregard any message or report posted until the website is fully restored.”
The NBS plays a vital role in Nigeria’s development, serving as the official statistical agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating statistical data on the country’s economy, governance, and development
This marks the latest in a series of attacks on Nigerian government websites, a trend that has been ongoing for some years.
From government ministries to officials, cyberattacks in Nigeria have surged to alarming levels, with even financial institutions falling victim.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) frequently issue warnings of cybercriminals targeting individuals, government entities, banks, and telecom companies.
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