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- 17 Apr 2024
What You Need to Know About Multifactor Authentication Fatigue Attacks and How they can be Prevented
Multifactor authentication is a security measure that requires users to provide a second form of verification before they can log into a corporate network. It has long been considered essential for…
- 22 Sept 2024
Moniepoint MFB announces security feature to enhance customer protection and fraud prevention
Nigeria's definitive bank for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as their customers and employees, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has made securing digital payments a top priority, implementing…
- 25 Feb 2026
Sophos Report: Identity Attacks Drive 67% of Cyber Incidents as Threat Groups Surge in 2025
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released the 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report. John Shier It reveals that 67% of all incidents…
- 18 Aug 2022
Attackers Exploit Stolen Session Cookies to Bypass Multi Factor Authentication and Gain Access to Corporate Resources – Sophos Report Reveals
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced in the Sophos X-Ops report, “Cookie stealing: the new perimeter bypass,” that active adversaries are increasingly exploiting…
- 5 Feb 2026
Firm Reviews the Evolution of Phishing Threats in 2025
A new Kaspersky review reveals how cybercriminals revived and refined phishing techniques to target individuals and businesses in 2025, including calendar-based attacks, voice message deceptions and…
- 15 Mar 2026
CBN Rolls Out New Rules for Safer Instant Payments, More Customer Control
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched simple new rules to make mobile money transfers and online banking safer and give ordinary Nigerians more say over their cash. CBN The changes aim to stop…
- 10 Oct 2024
Consumer Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Sophos
In the mood of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Christopher Budd, Director Sophos X-Ops, has compiled some tips for staying secure online. Below is a detailed guide on how to stay secure in today’s…
- 13 Dec 2022
Best Practices for Secure Cloud Infrastructure in Africa and the Global Digital Landscape
As the world increasingly shifts towards digital transformation, organizations globally, including those in Africa, are rapidly adopting cloud technologies for their scalability, flexibility, and…
- 22 Dec 2023
Hyperspace Secures Another Patent for its Blockchain Technology, cipherCHIP tap2verify
Hyperspace Technologies Limited has secured its second patent and trademarks for cipherCHIP tap2verify: A blockchain-integrated contactless product authentication & verification system. Dr.…
- 1 Sept 2025
Firm Warns of Phishing Through Fake University Login Pages Targeting Academia
As the new international academic year begins, Kaspersky has detected a wave of phishing webpages targeting college and university students as well as professors. Attackers are deploying fake login…
- 18 Nov 2024
Beware of Quishing: The New QR Code Scam You Need to Know About - Sophos
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released the results of Sophos X-Ops research on a new type of threat: quishing. This new attack vector…
- 2 Feb 2023
The Evolving Threat Landscape: Top Cybercrime Trends Organisations Should Take Note of in 2023
By Emmanuel Asika The cyber threat landscape continued to evolve last year, with malevolent players joining forces more than ever before, exchanging access to networks and systems, sharing malware…
- 15 Sept 2024
Nigerian Banks Lose N42.6Bn to Fraud in Q2 2024 - FITC
Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC), has reported an 8,993 per cent rise in fraud losses in Nigeria banks, totaling N42.6 billion in second quarter of this year. The report noted that the…
- 24 Oct 2024
AfriTECH 4.0 Unveils QNET, Galaxy Backbone, Digital Realty, Hyperspace, Other Sponsors Driving Africa's Digital Future
The organizers of AfriTECH 4.0 are thrilled to announce the official sponsors of this year’s event, showcasing a lineup of renowned organizations committed to advancing Africa’s digital…
- 4 Nov 2024
Cybersecurity Expert Raises Alarm, Warns against Use ATM Card PIN for Online Transactions
Dr. Kingsley Chibuzor Aguoru, a Nigerian-British Chartered Engineer and Doctor of Information Security, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Central Bank of…
- 4 Apr 2025
Sophos Reveals Key Findings: 56% of Cyberattacks Exploit Valid Credentials
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released the 2025 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which details attacker behaviour and techniques from over…
- 11 Apr 2025
Cyberattacks: ‘56 Percent of Cases Stem from Existing Logins
A new report by Sophos, ybersecurity firm, has said that attackers primarily gained initial network access—56 per cent of all MDR and IR cases—by exploiting external remote services like firewalls…
- 29 Jun 2025
Half of Cybercrime Victims Paid Ransom in 2025- Sophos
Cybercriminals continue to profit handsomely, with nearly half of all victimised organisations paying ransom demands in 2025. This is despite global efforts to curb the spread of ransomware,…
- 30 Jun 2025
Intron Africa-centric Voice AI Accelerates Delivery of Justice, Patient Care, with New Sahara Models
Intron, a cutting-edge Africa-centric voice technology platform, is accelerating the delivery of justice, patient care, and customer experiences across Africa through Sahara, a suite of best-in-class…
- 21 Oct 2025
Sophos Launches Identity Threat Detection and Response to Combat Rising Credential-Based Cyberattacks
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced the launch of Sophos Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR). This new solution for Sophos…
- 10 Dec 2025
AI-Powered Fraud Drives Global Race for Deepfake Defenses
Reality Defender and 1Kosmos have announced a strategic partnership that will see the deepfake detection firm integrate its real-time deepfake defenses into 1Kosmos’ blockchain-based biometric…
- 9 Feb 2026
Safer Internet Day: Sophos Warns – 42% Attacks Hit Stolen Logins in 2025
Sophos , a leading provider of innovative cybersecurity solutions, shared practical advice to help internet users safeguard their credentials and maintain continuous protection online. Sophos…
- 22 Oct 2015
MallforAfrica Partners Access Bank to Deliver Discount Shipping from UK, US Stores
MallforAfrica, an online shopping platform that enables Nigerians shop directly from their favourite US and UK stores has partnered with Access Bank, a leading financial institution to reward the…
- 15 May 2026
Only 1 in 3 Families Fully Secure their Devices, Kaspersky Study Reveals
On International Day of Families observed on May 15th, a global Kaspersky study* reveals that while 47% of respondents talk about online safety, only 33% secure all their family devices –…
- 24 Aug 2017
eBay Partners, Mall for Africa to Bring African Handmade Goods to US
eBay Inc., a global commerce leader, and Mall for Africa, Africa’s award-winning global e-commerce and m-commerce platform, announced a strategic partnership that further boosts the sale of handmade…
- 9 Sept 2020
Zoho Workplace Reimagines Work, Brings Business Context to Productivity Apps
Zoho Corporation has announced major updates to it's Workplace — a single software platform that brings together collaboration, productivity, and communications tools and integrates them into other…
- 6 Dec 2020
Nigeria Submits Ratified AfCFTA Instrument to AU
Federal Government has presented the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement ratification instrument to the African Union in preparation for the take-off of the agreement in January 2021. The…
- 6 Dec 2020
US Removes Reciprocity Visa Fees for Nigerians
The United States of America has removed all visa reciprocity fees for Nigerians seeking visas to the US. The federal government announced at the weekend that the United States has removed all visa…
- 30 May 2021
NITDA Cautions Nigerians on New Email-based Attack from Solarwind Hackers
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has cautioned Nigerians of a widespread malicious email campaign undertaken by the hacking group- NOBELIUM. The caution came as a result…
- 15 Nov 2021
Cyberespionage: NCC Warns of Iranian Hacking Group Targeting Telcos, ISPs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again notified the general public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyberespionage in the African telecoms space. This is inline…