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- 23 Jun 2021
McAfee Founder Dies by Suicide in Spanish Jail
John McAfee, pioneer of antivirus software and founder of McAfee, was found dead in his jail cell in Spain on Wednesday, a prison official said, shortly after a court-approved his extradition to the…
- 22 Jul 2020
McAfee Raises Cyber Crime Alarm Amid COVID-19
Cyber security solutions company McAfee has issued a warning on the rise of cyber criminal activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it observed an average of 375 new threats per minute in the…
- 20 Jun 2016
McAfee Reveals Threats Prone 5000 Versions of 21 Mobile App
Intel Security’s McAfee Labs Threats Report of June 2016, has revealed the dynamics of mobile app collusion, where cybercriminals manipulate two or more apps to orchestrate attacks capable of…
- 30 Nov 2016
Intel's McAfee Labs Predicts 14 Threat Trends in 2017
Intel® Security, Tuesday, released its McAfee Labs 2017 Threats Predictions Report, which identifies 14 threat trends to watch in 2017, the most critical developments to watch for in cloud security…
- 8 Dec 2020
Cyber crime Losses Exceed $1 trillion - McAfee
Cyber crime costs the global economy over $1 trillion, or just more than 1% of global GDP, a figure which is up more than 50% from a 2018 study that put global losses at close to $600 billion. This…
- 14 Jan 2021
McAfee Identifies Social Networks as a Growing Attack Vector in 2021
Threat actors have depended heavily on phishing e-mails as a means to compromise organisations through individual employees. But in 2021, sophisticated adversaries will increasingly target, engage…
- 10 Apr 2017
McAfree Now a Standalone Company, Implications for Cybersecurity Industry
McAfee, the globally trusted security provider, has commenced operating as a new standalone company. As a standalone business, McAfee is one of the world’s largest pure-play cybersecurity firms.…
- 8 Sept 2016
Intel to Spin out Security Unit
Intel will spin out its cyber security division, formerly known as McAfee, and sell a majority stake in it to investment firm TPG for $3.1 billion in cash. TPG will own 51% of the new entity, valuing…
- 23 Nov 2020
Post Intrusion Ransomware the Biggest Threat to Businesses in Africa - Report
Aside from an increase in malware and new malware samples, businesses must also be alert to the capability of post intrusion ransomware. This is according to the McAfee Threats Report: November 2020…
- 5 Jan 2015
Beware! Internet of ‘Threats’ 2015 Loading
As F5 Networks puts it, “Promiscuous sharing of personal information is putting identity data at greater risk than ever”, a series of stunning cyberattacks drew headlines in 2014, and the situation…
- 3 Mar 2015
Intel Launches New Mobile System on Chips, LTE Solution
Brian Krzanich, Intel Corporation CEO, has announced a series of mobile platforms including the company’s new low-cost system-on-chip (SoC) for phones, phablets and tablets, a global LTE solution,…
- 20 Oct 2014
Beware! It’s Early Christmas for Credit Card Fraudsters
Christmas may be the season for giving, but it also the season for scamming; underscoring the need for Nigerian consumers to be particularly cautious during the run-up to the 2014 festive…
- 10 Jun 2014
Cyber crime Costs Global Economy $445b a Year says Report
Cyber crime costs the global economy about $445 billion every year, with the damage to business from the theft of intellectual property exceeding the $160 billion loss to individuals from hacking,…
- 23 Dec 2016
Johannesburg to Host IoT Forum Africa 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the next big wave in technology, with major repercussions for Africans. By connecting everyday devices to the internet the Internet of Things opens up a host of new…
- 11 Oct 2017
6 Rules to Keep Your Password Safe
Many of us rely heavily on passwords to secure our different online accounts. So, to prevent hackers from accessing your accounts and ensure that you always remember your password, it is very…
- 26 Mar 2018
Security-as-a-Service Grows 21% in 2017 - Report
Security-as-a-service (SAAS) registered strong growth in 2017 at 21% to $4 billion, following the rise in adoption of cloud solutions for enterprises, according to technology market analyst firm…
- 26 Jul 2019
Social Lender Makes Regional Finalist forMIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge
Social Lender, a lending solution based on social reputation on mobile, online and social media platforms and major players in Nigerian Fintech ecosystem, has been selected as a regional finalist for…
- 21 Jul 2019
CIBN Seeks Protection for Customers over Data Breaches
Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has urged the banking industry to display exemplary ethical conduct in the management of personal information. CIBN made the call over concerns…
- 9 Nov 2021
DDoS Attacks Up by 300% in Africa Since 2019
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in Africa have increased by 300% in 2021, compared to the same period in 2019. The continent experienced a similar spike in February 2020, coinciding with…
- 31 May 2022
LogMeOnce Unveils Patented QR Code Passwordless Authentication Method
LogMeOnce, the technology leader in the password management market, is now offering a patented passwordless authentication method, a QR Code Login. With the QR Code Login, rather than having to use…
- 8 Aug 2022
NCC-CSIRT Flags 'HiddenAds' Malware that Jeopardizes Users' Privacy
The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has flagged a new malware, HiddenAds, which has infiltrated Google Play Store that can impact device…
- 2 Jun 2008
IDC Extends IT Security, Storage Roadshow to Middle East, Africa
The latest installment of International Data Corporation’s world- renowned IT security, storage, and Business continuity road show is set to roll into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) this…
- 11 Sept 2022
NCC-CSIRT Alerts on Google Chrome Extensions Malware
The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has identified five malicious Google Chrome Extensions that surreptitiously track online browser's…
- 25 Jan 2013
Safaricom, Intel Introduce Yolo™, Africa’s First Smartphone
Safaricom Limited, leading integrated communications provider has taken the wrapper off Yolo™ smartphone, the first smartphone for Africa with Intel Inside®. The device is aimed at the growing number…
- 14 Aug 2013
Ha-Shem Makes Nigeria Proud, Bags Microsoft Award
Ha-Shem, an end-to-end IT consulting firm has been presented with Country Partner of the Year (Nigeria): one of Microsoft Corporation's most acclaimed and globally recognised awards at Microsoft's…
- 23 Sept 2013
Security Appliance Market Exhibits Steady Growth
Security Appliance Tracker, factory revenue rose in the second quarter of 2013 (2Q13) compared to the second quarter of 2012, while unit shipments declined over the same period, as contained in…
- 29 Oct 2013
African Business Professionals Migrating to Mobile Devices
The African business community is adopting the use of mobile devices very rapidly. This is the main conclusion drawn from the survey conducted by the Africa Business Panel. 1776 African business…
- 18 Mar 2015
Cisco, Checkpoint Lead, Security Appliance Shipment Sees Double-Digit Growth
The International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, both factory revenue and unit shipments continued to grow in the fourth quarter of 2014 (4Q14). Worldwide…
- 29 Apr 2015
Intel® Security, Ericsson Unite for Managed Security to Telecom Operators
Ericsson and Intel Security have come together to bring managed security to telecom operators with an aim to make it easier for telecom operators to support their enterprise clients in protecting…
- 1 Jun 2015
Intel to Buy Altera for $16.7Bn to Boost Data Center Business
Intel Corp agreed to buy Altera Corp for $16.7 billion as the world's biggest chipmaker seeks to make up for slowing demand from the PC industry by expanding its line-up of higher-margin chips used…