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- 22 Nov 2022
NCC-CSIRT Urges Adoption of Two-Factor Authentication as Somnia Ransomware Targets Telegram Accounts
In response to the discovery of a new attack that compromises victims' VPN (Virtual Private Network) accounts to compromise messaging app, Telegram, the Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer…
- 4 Apr 2023
Security Alert: NCC Recommends Two-Factor Authentication to Secure WhatsApp
Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has recommended that users of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to…
- 17 Apr 2014
Tokenless 2-Factor Authentication Defies “Heartbleed”
The existence of Heartbleed, a vulnerability in the OpenSSL open source software, was recently announced. The OpenSSL encryption tool is used worldwide on countless websites, which means the…
- 21 Feb 2022
Five Key Steps You Need to Keep Your Instagram Account Safe
Account safety and helping our community keep their accounts secure is extremely important to us at Instagram. We have a number of tools in place to help people keep their Instagram accounts safe…
- 26 Jan 2015
CBN Unveils New Anti-electronic Fraud Strategy
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may have raved up its anti-electronic fraud campaign with the emergence of a two-factor authentication for internal banking. The initiative was scripted as a foil to the…
- 10 Apr 2022
6 Instagram Safety Tips You Need to know
Whether you use Instagram for posting selfies, sharing pictures of your dinner, following the latest happenings of your favourite celebs, or running your online shop, it’s undeniable how the app has…
- 16 Dec 2016
Mobility: 64% Data Breaches Linked to Identity Theft
Security concerns over convergence of personal and workplace identities are on increase, as‎ identity theft accounts for 64% of all data breaches across the globe. In the latest report by…
- 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…
- 22 Aug 2017
8 Simple Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy
With almost everyone relying on the internet to perform tasks, there is barely anything like privacy. All your personal information are readily available to everyone by simply googling your name.…
- 24 Feb 2025
Gmail to Replace SMS Codes with QR Authentication
Gmail is set to replace SMS-based authentication codes with QR code systems to verify user identity as part of Google’s effort to transition to a more secure model of two-factor authentication.…
- 6 May 2019
Kaspersky says SIM Swap Fraud is Targeting Africa’s Financial, Online Services
Kaspersky Lab experts at its annual Cyber Security Weekend discussed the wide spread growth of mobile payments across the globe and the many cyber risks that surround such technology, especially the…
- 2 Sept 2022
Check Point Software Reveals Cyber Threats to Online Gamers
World Video Game Day celebrates a market that continues to grow in both revenue and participants. Although gaming started as a single-player activity, most now involve multiple players with an online…
- 20 Apr 2016
Banking Security in Africa Reaching Tipping Point
Despite some consolidation in the African banking market, most of the banks we are speaking to remain confident about future opportunities on the continent. However, we have noticed security steadily…
- 12 Aug 2025
Firm Shares Tips for Safer Remote Working
It is holiday season in many parts of the world. These days though, going on holiday does not always mean turning your back on office life – hybrid work cuts both ways. Today’s widespread…
- 2 Aug 2016
Staying Safe Online
The Internet is indeed a fascinating paradox while it has brought unparalleled transformation and bridged the knowledge gap on one hand, it has given room for some unimaginable security issues on the…
- 26 Jan 2024
Amid International Data Privacy Day Kaspersky Shares Privacy Predictions for 2024
AI-enabled wearables could spark debates about privacy, and the anticipated proliferation of AR and VR is likely to set new standards regarding privacy in 2024. At the same time, the significance of…
- 23 Jul 2019
Facebook Agrees to Pay $5Bn in Vast Privacy Settlement
Federal Trade Commission is expected to announce on Wednesday that Facebook has agreed to a sweeping settlement of allegations it mishandled user privacy and pay roughly $5bn, two people briefed on…
- 5 May 2022
Check Point Outlines Five Must-haves for Creating a Secure Password @ World Password Day
World Password Day comes around every year on the first Thursday of May and is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of having a secure password for all online accounts. Check…
- 6 Jan 2017
IT Security Breaches Last Over a Year Before Discovery- FireEye
Consumers must remain vigilant despite the good news that increased focus on secure operating systems and applications means they (consumers) only have to perform basic security hygiene to remain…
- 25 Jun 2024
Eight Important Steps to Secure Your PalmPay Account
In today's digital age, securing your financial transactions and personal information is more important than ever. According to the 2023 NIBSS Annual Fraud Landscape report, incidents of “Fraud loss…
- 8 Dec 2023
Eight Important Steps to Secure Your Bank Account this Holiday
One of the factors limiting financial inclusion among the unbanked is the perception that banks are not safe to store money. This concern increases exponentially with digital banking platforms as the…
- 23 Mar 2022
Seven Ways to Keep your Smart Home Devices out of the Hands of Hackers
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has seven tips to help Africans keep their smart home devices out of the hands of hackers. In an…
- 3 Oct 2022
Report shows Most Cyber Breaches are Caused by Human Error
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd, a provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting the need for each and every individual to prioritise…
- 27 Oct 2008
eTranzact Unwraps ATM Mobile Cardless, Esa
eTranzact - an innovative and cutting-edge technology payment platform with a presence in over 28 banks in Africa – is set to launch its new products: the CardlexCash and the eTranzact Strong…
- 27 Feb 2022
NCC Warns Nigerians of Malicious Software Stealing Bank Login Credentials on Android Devices
The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) has discovered a newly-hatched malicious software that steals users' banking app login credentials on Android…
- 23 Mar 2026
Qualified Cybersecurity Staff Shortage Among Key Obstacles in Curbing Supply Chain Risks
A new global Kaspersky study has identified the lack of qualified IT security workers and the need for global organisations to prioritise various security tasks to mitigate the risk of supply chain…
- 13 Jan 2025
Kaspersky Discovers New Scam Scheme Targeting Businesses on Social Media
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their pages on Facebook. Scammers send emails allegedly on behalf of Meta for Business – Facebook’s platform for…
- 23 Jun 2022
Sophos Global Survey Shows 94% Increase in Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Organizations in 2021
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has published a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2022.” The findings reveal a 94% increase in ransomware…
- 27 Jul 2022
Hackers Increasingly Target Social Media Users in Data Theft
Social media platforms are quickly turning into a primary security weak point for businesses, with social media data breaches accounting for 41% of all leaked records across the globe in 2021. This…
- 19 Mar 2025
Firm Offers Steps to Prevent a WhatsApp Account from being Hacked
A user's messaging app account might be of interest not only to jealous spouses and nosy coworkers, but also to cybercriminals. Stolen WhatsApp accounts are used for various types of criminal…