SECURITY
CBN issues directive on two factor authentication for internal banking processes
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive requiring all deposit money banks (DMBs) to implement two factor authentication for internal processes this year. Read More
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SA: 57% could not recover money stolen in online fraud
A recent survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International found that more than half of ...
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Addressing the mobility gap in corporate security
Mobile devices have the potential to open up corporate networks to a wide variety of threats ...
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Keeping yourself safe in 2015 – Kaspersky Lab Examines IT security trends globally and in Kenya
Cyber security is something that nobody can take for granted. With attacks escalating as a result ...
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Monday 12 Jan
ESET: Internet Explorer most vulnerable Microsoft Windows component
Internet Explorer, Microsoft’s ubiquitous web browser, has topped an ESET list of the most frequently targeted Windows components.»Monday 12 Jan
What Egypt’s telcos can learn from the Etisalat website hack
EGYPT
Infoblox says Etisalat’s Doman Name System (DNS) compromise could easily happen to others.»Thursday 8 Jan
Gabon’s social security agency launches smart card to combat fraud
GABON
Gabon’s Caisse Nationale de Securité Sociale (CNSS) has introduced a smart card to combat fraud, which it said has cost the organisation over US$2.4 million in the past five years.»Wednesday 7 Jan
How to eschew fraudsters, by E-PPAN
NIGERIA
A group focusing on electronic payment security, the E-Payment Providers Association of Nigeria (E-PPAN), has released tips that will enable Nigerians to avoid the menace of fraudsters.»Tuesday 6 Jan
Kaspersky Lab launches Online Radar for most dangerous cyberthreats
Kaspersky Lab is launching an online service that brings together all the information it holds on the most sophisticated cyber campaigns. »Monday 5 Jan
Burkina Faso urges greater protection of children online
BURKINA FASO
Protecting children against all forms of online harm will from this year take centre stage in the West African nation of Burkina Faso.»Sunday 4 Jan
Ivory Coast regulator warns about cybercrime
IVORY COAST
Ivory Coast officials are stepping up their action against rampant cyber crime.»Saturday 13 Dec
Kaspersky Lab: Emerging Threats in the APT World - Predictions for 2015
Kaspersky Lab experts have released a list of the top emerging threats in the APT world.»Friday 5 Dec
“Visibility Void” represents potential threat to enterprises
Companies must stay on top of a growing pool of cyber-threats says Andrew Potgieter, security solutions director at Westcon. »Wednesday 3 Dec
NITA-U calls for comments on Draft Data Protection and Privacy Bill
UGANDA
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has called for comments on the Draft Data Protection and Privacy Bill before 12 December.»Monday 1 Dec
The hackers’ bounty - how much do cybercriminals make from innocent users?
Cybercriminals could be raking in profits 20 times greater than the cost of their attacks, according to figures compiled by Kaspersky Lab experts. »Thursday 27 Nov
Don’t get hacked this holiday
Public Wi-Fi isn’t as safe as you might think, warns Eset.»Tuesday 25 Nov
Regin: a malicious platform capable of spying on GSM networks
Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research and Analysis Team has published its research on Regin – the first cyber-attack platform known to penetrate and monitor GSM networks in addition to other “standard” spying tasks. »Wednesday 12 Nov
Security a top priority as Africa moves to LTE
Securing the network is a top priority for telcos and carriers as LTE becomes increasingly mainstream across Africa, says Fortinet.»Tuesday 11 Nov
Barclays ropes in ICT taskforce in anti-fraud war
BOTSWANA
Barclays Bank of Botswana (BBB) has roped in experts in the field of Information Technology and cybercrime to give weight to its annual fraud awareness month.»Monday 10 Nov
Botswana streets to come under surveillance
BOTSWANA
Selected streets in both big and small cities as well as villages will be under the permanent glare of video surveillance according to recent reports. »FEATURED STORY
UCC launches 2015 ACIA awardsUganda has launched the fifth Annual Communications and Innovation Awards, which celebrate and foster ICT innovation and achievement.
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