30 results
- 1 Dec 2022
Cloud is Becoming a Growing Target for Cyberattacks, A New Sophos Survey Finds
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, on Thursday published findings of a new survey, “The Reality of SMB Cloud Security in 2022.” John Shier, senior…
- 25 May 2021
Cyber Attackers Getting More Undetected in Target Networks - Sophos Report
New report released by Sophos has revealed that Cyber attackers are not only becoming sophisticated now, they are even getting more time undetected in target networks. John-Shier,…
- 8 Jun 2022
Sophos’ Active Adversary Playbook 2022 Reveals 36% Increase in Dwell Time Attackers
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has released the “Active Adversary Playbook 2022,” detailing attacker behaviors that Sophos’ Rapid Response team saw in the wild in 2021.…
- 10 Jan 2022
HP Top Cybersecurity Predictions for the Year
By HP Inc. Security Experts & Advisors From ransomware pile-ons to increasingly commoditized supply chain TTPs, weaponized firmware exploits and targeted attacks on hybrid workers – the threat…
- 12 Jun 2013
Susan Rice, CIA and MKO Abiola's Last Cup of Tea
Since Obama nominated Susan Rice for the position of National Security Advisor, questions have been asked in the Nigerian media about allegations of her role in the death of the winner of…
- 4 May 2016
SophosLabs Research Warns “Designer Cyber Threats on the Rise”
Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, today revealed SophosLabs research that indicates a growing trend among cybercriminals to target and even filter out specific countries when…
- 9 May 2016
SophosLabs Research Reveals Africa’s Cyber Threats Level
Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security (www.sophos.com/en-us/lp/endpoint5reasons.aspx?cmp=701j0000001q1B9AAI), has revealed SophosLabs research that indicates a growing trend among…
- 4 Apr 2024
Sophos' Incident Response Report Shows How Cybercriminals Abuse Remote Desktop Protocol in 90% of Attacks
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today released the Active Adversary analysis, “It’s Oh So Quiet (?): The Sophos Active Adversary Report for 1H…
- 8 May 2019
Beware of New Ransomware- Sophos Warns
Sophos, a global leader in endpoint and network security, has released alert about a new ransomware that is threatening businesses. SophosLabs Uncut released detailed malware analysis of the…
- 14 Nov 2019
Sophos 2020 Threat Report Shows increase in Malicious Cyberattacks
Sophos , a global leader in cloud-enabled next-generation cybersecurity, on Wednesday launched its 2020 Threat Report providing insights into the rapidly evolving cyberthreat landscape. The…
- 7 Jun 2014
New Horizons, PECB Introduce ISMS Certifications in W/Africa
New Horizons, the number one IT training company in Nigeria, has signed a partnership agreement with Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) to bring Information Security Management…
- 3 Jan 2014
FireEye Acquires Mandiant for Approximately $1Bn
FireEye, the leader in stopping today’s advanced cyber attacks, has announced that it has acquired privately held Mandiant, the leading provider of advanced endpoint security products and security…
- 15 Nov 2022
BudgIT, EIE and PIN Set to Host the 5th Edition of NMCG Conference
Enough is Enough Nigeria, BudgIT Foundation, and Paradigm Initiative are set to host the fifth edition of the New Media, Citizens and Governance conference tagged ‘Protecting Digital Rights in…
- 10 Aug 2017
Accelerate LABS: The Future Project, Microsoft Nigeria Call for Application
The Future Project in collaboration with Microsoft Nigeria on Wednesday announced the call for application for accelerate the Economy through Youth in Enterprise (Accelerate LABS). Accelerate LABS is…
- 20 Apr 2021
US Disease Control Agency Appoints Dr Adetinuke Boyd as New Country Director for Nigeria
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has appointed Dr. Mary Adetinuke Boyd as the new Country Director for Nigeria. The US Mission in Nigeria made this known in a statement…
- 30 Mar 2023
Access Bank partners AfriGOpay to boost Nigeria’s payment ecosystem
Access Bank in partnership with AfriGOpay, has launched the first national domestic card designed to meet the needs of the Nigerian payment industry. Mr Victor Etuokwu, Deputy Managing Director,…
- 19 Jul 2020
Softcom Advocates for Human-Centred Technology to Meet SDGs in COVID-19 Era
Softcom Limited, an indigenous and innovative technology company, has recommended the use of human-centred technology to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in this COVID-19 era.…
- 1 Nov 2015
MTN Issues Cautionary Announcement Over N1.04 tri. Fine
Regarding the recent N1 trillion fine imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on MTN Nigeria, the mobile operator has issued a cautionary announcement to shareholders. The…
- 13 Mar 2019
Ericsson Announces Change to the Executive Team
Ericsson on Tuesdayday announced that Rafiah Ibrahim will leave her position as Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa and will take on a role as advisor to CEO…
- 16 Dec 2021
Nigeria Startup Bill Poised To Unlock Digital Potential
Nigeria has moved a step closer to rolling out its landmark Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) that will further deepen the country’s technology ecosystem and enable a sector on the cusp of exponential…
- 25 Jan 2021
TLcom Leads $6mn Series A Fund in Pula
Pula, an African InsureTech service provider startup that specializes in digital and agricultural insurance to derisk millions of smallholder farmers across Africa, has closed a $6mn Series A fund…
- 23 Aug 2021
Fidelity Bank’s Chairman to Lead BDAN
Following the successful completion of Mrs. Osaretin Demuren’s tenure, Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc, has been appointed to take over as President of Bank Directors Association…
- 25 Apr 2021
SystemSpecs Unveils 2021 Children’s Day Essay Competition Judges, Extends Deadline
SystemSpecs, Africa’s leading financial and human capital technology powerhouse, has revealed the list of inspiring personalities who will serve as judges in this year’s edition of its annual…
- 21 Feb 2024
Sophos Expands Portfolio with New Dedicated Partner Care Offering
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, is expanding its commitment to the channel with the addition of Partner Care, a new offering in its global partner…
- 9 Sept 2015
Smile Secures $365m Financing Towards 4G Expansion in Africa
Smile Telecoms Holdings Ltd, which owns and operates mobile wireless 4G LTE broadband networks in the 800MHz band in Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda, today announced plans to use US$365 million funding…
- 1 Dec 2016
U.S. Ambassador, Symington Presents Credentials to President Buhari
U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria Honorable W. Stuart Symington presented his credentials to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, at a brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa in…
- 20 Nov 2024
Treepz Embarks on Global Expansion Journey with Trade Accelerator Program
Treepz, a leading corporate mobility startup in sub-Saharan Africa renowned for its safe and convenient transport solutions, has been selected by the World Trade Center for the 2024 Trade Accelerator…
- 8 Oct 2024
Huawei Delivers Exclusive Samples of its Revolutionary Mate XT Smartphone to Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group
Huawei, a global technology leader, has introduced a revolutionary new masterpiece to its smartphone lineup—the HUAWEI Mate XT. This groundbreaking tri-fold phone launched in September earned Best…
- 17 Aug 2016
Local Market Operators Lobby for Proposed MTN Listing
Some local stockbroking firms have started lobbying to be part of the proposed listing of the shares of MTN Nigeria on the floors of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Thisday reported that though…
- 23 Jun 2015
IIBA Nigeria Holds Forum on Value of Big Data in Business Analysis
Data is everywhere and in everything; in every call, every chat, every tweet, and every business transaction. No doubt the world today is experiencing such an influx of data that every corner of the…