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- 27 Jul 2016
5 Reasons Nigerian Travellers Should Play Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go fever is catching almost everyone including Nigerians. Even though the game is yet to be released in Nigeria, tech geeks have found ways to download the game using APK. Currently, the game…
- 26 Mar 2015
Android Flaw Puts 49.5% Users at Risk- Study
According to a new study, nearly half of Android devices are vulnerable to an attack that could replace a legitimate app with malicious software that can collect sensitive data from a phone. Google,…
- 10 Feb 2017
Facebook Lite Users Hit 200m
The faster, more data-conservative version of the Facebook mobile app, Facebook Lite, now has over 200 million monthly active users. The app is only 252Kb in size and was designed for 2G networks and…
- 28 Aug 2025
Cybersecurity Implications of the New App Verification Introduced by Google
With a goal to curb malware and financial scams, Google has announced a new policy requiring developer verification for all Android app installations on certified devices – those with preloaded…
- 6 Nov 2023
FCCPC Says Licensed Digital Lenders now 211
The number of digital lenders licensed to operate in Nigeria has risen to 211, according to new data from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Pic credit: stears.co Of…
- 2 Nov 2021
SHAREit Lite Connects Nigerians Through File-sharing Without Mobile Data
SHAREit Lite is a flagship application to enable Nigerians to transfer files very efficiently and fast, without mobile data. Propelled by its mission to make digital content equally accessible by…
- 1 Nov 2021
How SHAREit Lite is Enabling Nigerians to Transfer & Share Files without Mobile Data
SHAREit Lite is a flagship application to enable Nigerians to transfer files very efficiently and fast, without mobile data. Propelled by its mission to make digital content equally accessible by…
- 11 Jun 2025
ngCERT Issues High Alert to Nigerians Using Android Phones
Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has raised alarms over a new wave of advanced cyberattacks targeting Android mobile phones through a malware campaign dubbed Tria Stealer. The…
- 2 Oct 2023
Firm Unveils Banking Trojan's Sneaky Evolution and Cryptocurrency Threats
Kaspersky experts have analysed a recent campaign by Zanubis, a banking Trojan distinguished by its adeptness at assuming the guise of legitimate applications. The investigation also sheds light on…
- 13 Jun 2024
Fraud: FCCPC Delists 47 Loan apps, 88 on Watchlist
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has delisted 47 unregistered loan apps, Google playstore as at May 2024, in a renewed crackdown on such platforms. This is coming after…
- 10 Jan 2025
Cybersecurity Firm Warns of Phishing Threats Targeting Telegram Premium
Kaspersky has warned that fake Telegram Premium offers have been spreading globally, targeting users with phishing scams and malware disguised as alternative app versions. These attacks aim to steal…
- 24 Jun 2025
Kaspersky Discovers SparkKitty a New Trojan Spy on App Store and Google Play
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android. It sends images from an infected phone and information about the device to the…
- 9 Sept 2025
Report Shows Attacks on Smartphones Increased in the First Half of 2025
According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In…
- 6 Mar 2026
Report finds the Number of Trojan Banker Attacks on Smartphones Increased by 56% in 2025
According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year*. This type of malware is…
- 17 Feb 2016
Mobile Devices Become New Target for Spam, Malware Attacks
According to the latest Kaspersky Lab Security Bulletin, the volume of spam emails in 2015 decreased to 55.28% of overall email traffic – a fall of 11.48% on the previous year. The significant slump…
- 11 May 2016
5 Apps You Should Uninstall From Your Android Phone
Android phone users have access to unlimited numbers of application. Due to this, there is the tendency to indiscriminately download apps whether they are relevant or not. If you have downloaded a…
- 4 Jan 2017
2017: Why Malicious Apps in Official Markets May Increase- ESET
ESET, dedicated to developing high-performing security solutions for home users and corporate customers, detecting and disabling all known and emerging forms of malware, has warned that common…
- 23 Aug 2017
4 Best Apps for Sharing Files
Mobile devices can be a great way to keep and share files, so long as you know the right tools to use for the job. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 of the best apps for…
- 7 Jan 2018
Nigeria Struggles as MM International Remittances’ Boom in Africa
Nigeria is still struggling while other African countries are enjoying mobile money international remittances and experts who should know are worried. Emmanuel Okoegwale, Principal Associate,…
- 8 Dec 2021
Google Releases List of Trending Searches in Nigeria for Year 2021
Google has released the top trends for the 2021 Year in Search, showing the most searched terms, topics and questions by Nigerians in the year 2021. Google’s 2021 Year in Search compiles the moments,…
- 21 Jul 2023
FG Delists Loan Apps, Vows More Clampdowns
Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has said it will release a list of illegal (unregistered) digital loan apps operating in Nigeria. It also said it…