Cybercriminals have increasingly targeted mobile devices and cryptocurrency assets as digital financial transactions expand globally, according to a new report by Kaspersky. The Financial Cyberthreats report highlighted a significant rise in mobile banking malware, which increased by 3.6 times in 2024 compared to the previous year. Additionally, detections of phishing activities
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Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of Skype, a once-revolutionary communication platform, signaling a major shift in the tech landscape. The once-dominant internet-based phone and video service that revolutionized communication in the mid-2000s. Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available, with users encouraged to transition to Microsoft Teams’ free tier
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When an email threat reaches a user's inbox, the clock ticks to minimise the damage. Some threats will inevitably slip through even with the most advanced email security defences. When a malicious email does make it past initial defences, swift action is key to prevent further impact. Most email security solutions
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The recent arrest of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore by the police once again underscores the growing use of the Cybercrime Act as a tool of suffocating repression. Sowore was detained in early February for referring to the Inspector-General of Police as “illegal,” an opinion that, in any truly democratic
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Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released a new report, tagged: “Beyond the Hype: The Business Reality of AI for Cybersecurity,” which surveyed 400 IT leaders on their use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in security. According to the survey, despite 65 per cent having adopted Generative
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In a significant move to accelerate its digital transformation, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has officially launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN). The initiative aims to bridge the country’s broadband gap and drive economic growth through increased internet access. The launch event, held
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In today’s hyper-connected world, technology overload can leave entrepreneurs feeling drained, distracted, and overwhelmed. But what if the key to regaining focus and balance lies in an ancient practice? Mindfulness—a simple practice yet powerful tool—can help you cut through the noise, reclaim your mental clarity, and thrive in the digital
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The security threat driven by advances in AI is hardly new news: be it billions of Gmail users, bank customers, or attacks against individuals by way of smartphone calls and messages that even the FBI has been concerned enough about to issue a warning, AI is a real and present danger when employed
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MTN Nigeria has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first Nigerian organisation, the first company in the telecommunications industry, and the first within MTN Group to earn the Compliance Management System (CMS) certification from the International Accreditation Service (IAS). The globally recognised certification affirms MTN Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining world-class
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Around 12 hours after shutting itself down in the United States, TikTok is back for many users almost like it never left, attributing its return to a move by President-elect Donald Trump to save the app. TikTok welcomed users back with a notification that said: “Thanks for your patience and support.
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