DDoS attack expose South Africa’s cybersecurity oversight lapses

Nationwide DDoS attack hits Africa's biggest economy exposing frailties at the highest level

NITDA issues warning about new “Deepload” Malware

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised the alarm on a new malware named Deepload targeting Nigerian government agencies, banks, businesses, and individuals. NITDA issued the warning via a Critical Advisory titled “Deepload AI-Powered Malware actively targeting Nigerian organisations,” which provided a breakdown of the threat and recommended actions organisations can take to […]

Sycamore’s X account has been compromised

Nigerian fintech Sycamore says its X account was compromised by an unauthorized party. The incident echoes past breaches like OPay’s 2022 Twitter hack.

Google breaks acquisition record, seals $32 billion deal for cybersecurity startup Wiz

Google's $32 billion bet on better cloud security

MTN discloses cyberattack impacting customer data in select markets

MTN Group has confirmed a malware-driven cyberattack that compromised customer data in select markets, including Nigeria. Regulators may soon launch investigations as concerns rise over telecom security in Africa.

Ghana grants licences to 51 cybersecurity providers amid a surge in data breaches

The Ghana Cybersecurity Authority granted licences and accreditation to 51 cybersecurity industry players to to combat surge in data breaches

Africa’s fourth-largest miner suffers cyberattack

This adds to the rising count of South African entities that have seen cyber attackers come for their data

PawaPass CEO Sylvia Brune doesn’t want compliance to be seen as a growth killer

On high-performing teams, compliance is not solely the responsibility of a dedicated department; rather, it is a shared responsibility integrated into the team's workflows and decision-making processes.

A talent shortfall threatens cybersecurity in Africa

In Q2 2023, the region experienced the highest average of cyberattacks per week per organization

BD Insider 229: Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa listed as top cybercrime hotspots in Africa

Inside: The crackdown on starlink in Zimbabwe and why Moderna is halting vaccine plant project in Kenya

Nigerian Banks lose ₦472m to POS and mobile fraud in Q1

According to NDIC, the number of POS and mobile fraud cases increased by 19.51% in the first quarter of 2023. This is likely due to the growing popularity of these payment methods in Nigeria.

Bypassing a Government-imposed internet shutdown

Can the Nigerian government shut down the internet? How feasible is it? How do you bypass internet restriction or shut down? Here is all you need to know.