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- 21 Mar 2014
Microsoft Caught Up in Email Privacy Row
Microsoft said its has tightened its internal procedures after it's staff were found to have read private emails being sent through its Hotmail email service. The incident was fairly unique and…
- 25 Sept 2019
PayDay Loans: This is How Remita Got Me
Ifeanyi Anazia I am not a fan of email marketing. I consider it an intrusion of my privacy. Normally I give such emails the rude treatment by sending them to the trash can. Confession, my email…
- 16 Dec 2022
Zoho Desk Achieves 45% CAGR over 5 years, As it Introduces Blended Conversations to Deliver Exceptional Support
Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, today launched new tools for Zoho Desk, the anchor application in the company's customer service platform, to help customer service teams evolve…
- 11 May 2016
New Sophos MSP Program Brings Synchronized Security Benefits
Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, has announced MSP Connect, a new partner program that enhances the capabilities of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) by simplifying the…
- 4 Feb 2016
Sophos Delivers Easy-to-Use Security Solutions for Enterprise Mobility Management
Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, today announced the availability of Sophos Mobile Control 6.0, which now includes Sophos Secure Email, a container solution that isolates and…
- 17 Aug 2018
The Importance of GDPR Compliance for Nigerian Businesses
By Adebayo Sanni The deadline for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has come and gone. And while it happened without too much fanfare in Nigeria, companies that…
- 30 Nov 2012
CellTrust Releases Healthcare Integration Server
CellTrust Corporation, the recognized worldwide leader in secure mobile communication that the company has expanded the capabilities of its HIPAA-Compliant Communication Integration Server (HCCIS) to…
- 18 Apr 2014
Security Experts Advice Nigerians on “Heartbleed” Bug
Security experts have advised Nigerians to change passwords for sites affected by the Heartbleed bug, to prevent attackers from retrieving sensitive information from the websites, services and…
- 14 May 2013
FG’s Phone Bugging Programme Worry Nigerians
Some eminent Nigerians have warned against the proposed introduction of lawful interception (LI), the so-called initiative that will give security agencies powers to access private communications,…
- 8 Aug 2024
One key to many doors: How much value is in your Email address
With the number of global email users projected to grow to 4.73 billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email…
- 7 Jul 2026
Plateau PCC Collects Nigerians’ Data without Privacy Policy - FIJ
Plateau State Public Complaints Commission (PCC), an agency of the state established to investigate complaints of abuse of office, administrative injustice and other forms of official misconduct is…
- 19 Mar 2026
New Gmail Scam Mimics Security Alerts to Steal User Data
Cybersecurity researchers at Malwarebytes Labs have exposed a sophisticated new Gmail scam where fraudsters send fake Google security alerts via phishing emails, texts, and pop-ups, tricking users…
- 30 Oct 2013
BBM Welcomes 20m New Active Users in First Week
BlackBerry has proved there is still demand for its BBM service with the firm claiming its app has been downloaded 20 million times in the last week by Android and iOS users. The smartphone maker…
- 13 Aug 2012
Resourcery, Checkpoint Partner on IT Security Solutions for Public Sector
Resourcery, a systems Integrator in West Africa, and Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide leader in Network security have concluded a one week data security workshop for the public sector…
- 3 May 2017
Digital Rights and Internet Freedom in Nigeria
As Nigeria becomes a more digital-driven nation, it is quite necessary and important for policy makers to come out with the necessary laws that will guaranty the rights of the users and customers,…
- 25 Jul 2025
NDPC Hides MultiChoice Privacy Violation Details Despite FOI Request- FIJ
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has refused to release details of the data and privacy rights violation for which it fined MultiChoice Nigeria, despite receiving a Freedom of Information…
- 30 Mar 2014
Microsoft Beefs up Customer Privacy Policy
Microsoft Corp, under fire for accessing an employee's private Hotmail account to prove he was leaking computer code to a blogger, has said it will now refer all suspicions of illegal activity on its…
- 7 Nov 2016
Online Shopping Apps Collect Users' Personal Info- Study
More than half of the top 60 Android shopping apps collect users’ personal information through trackers, a new study has discovered. The result is from a privacy risk assessment on Opera Max, a…
- 3 Nov 2016
Shopping apps Collect Users' Personal Info- Study
More than half of the top 60 Android shopping apps collect users’ personal information through trackers, a new study has discovered. The result is from a privacy risk assessment on Opera Max, a…
- 17 May 2024
Court Backs Banks to Collect Customers’ Social Media Handles
A federal high court in Lagos has struck out a case against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its directive requiring banks to collect and verify social media handles as part of their…
- 6 May 2017
Sophos Schools Google, Users After ‘Docs’ Users’ Phishing Scam
Following the disclosure by Google saying it has stopped a phishing email that reached about a million of its users, security firm Sophos has identified a number of factors Google should consider,…
- 4 Feb 2020
Biggest, Worst Personal Data Leaks of 2019
Last year, hackers didn’t just hack — they also collected billion-account databases from breaches and leaks that had occurred years ago, only to sell them for profit. However, eight breaches were…
- 4 Jan 2016
Five Things to Know Before Downloading an app
Those who have a tablet, smartphone or mobile device have used an app at least once or twice in their lifetime. Today, there are apps developed for playing games, getting directions, news, weather…
- 4 Jan 2016
Five Things to Know Before Downloading an app
Those who have a tablet, smartphone or mobile device have used an app at least once or twice in their lifetime. Today, there are apps developed for playing games, getting directions, news, weather…
- 24 May 2013
Friendite, Dating Website for Singles, Launches a New Look
A revamped version of Friendite.com is now live. Friendite has refreshed its online presence through a brand new website with advanced features. “At Friendite, we are committed to making a difference…
- 27 Mar 2020
NITDA Assures That COVID-19 Data Collection Strategies Align with NDPR Guidelines
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that data collection strategy employed by authorities at Nigeria’s borders and its implication on the rights of data subjects…
- 14 Aug 2026
MacOS Users Report More Cyber Threats than Windows Users - Survey Reveals
Kaspersky’s latest survey highlights a protection gap between macOS and Windows based devices. While macOS has long been regarded as the more secure operating system, 12% of its users reported…
- 5 Feb 2014
30% of Firms to Use Biometric Authentication for Mobile Devices by 2016
The consumerization of IT and business bring your own device (BYOD) programs have resulted in potential security problems for IT leaders, according to Gartner Inc. User expectations of a clean and…
- 10 Feb 2020
FG Warns Nigerians of Cyber Risks on Windows 7 Devices
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy has alerted the general public on the risks of using Windows 7 powered devices for internet-based services that require the…
- 1 Apr 2019
FG Orders Civil Servants to Use .gov.ng eMails
The federal government may have concluded arrangement to move all official government documents and exchanges on to a more secure domestic security infrastructure. This is in a renewed…