SECURITY
Microsoft counts down to end of XP support
This week marks the start of the one month countdown to Windows XP End of Service Support, and small businesses in Africa are urged to upgrade. Read More
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Three layers of security: crucial for business
Businesses today need to focus equally on physical, personnel and cyber security in order to mitigate ...
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ICTs, connected police critical for safety and security
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has highlighted the importance of ICTs and integrated police forces in sub-Saharan ...
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Commonwealth ICT Ministers agree on Cybergovernance Model
ICT ministers and advisors from 35 Commonwealth countries have adopted a Commonwealth Cybergovernance Model to guide ...
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MTN Ghana warns against SMS fraud
GHANA
MTN Ghana says it remains committed to working in partnership with all stakeholders to eliminate the problem of promotional scams originating from foreign and local numbers.»Thursday 27 Feb
2014 Banking and ICT summits pegged for Uganda, Zambia and Ethiopia
UGANDA
Cyber Security Africa has announced that its 2014 Banking and ICT summits will be hosted in Uganda, Zambia and Ethiopia. »Wednesday 26 Feb
MWC: Big Trust emerges as key issue
At Mobile World Congress, strategies for earning trust can be seen everywhere as the telecoms industry realises that to successfully monetize of subscribers’ big data they need to first earn far greater trust from them, says Ovum.»Tuesday 25 Feb
Security in 2014: Money and Mayhem
IT security stands at the frontier of a fight for wealth and information, says Andrew Kirkland, Regional Director Africa, Trustwave.»Monday 24 Feb
McAfee delivers on Intel vision of free mobile security
McAfee has announced details of free protection for consumers on any Android and iOS mobile device.»Thursday 20 Feb
Botswana financial institutions exposed to cyber crime
BOTSWANA
Botswana’s financial institutions face a growing risk of cyber fraud, says BIC MD Dziki Nganunu.»Wednesday 19 Feb
New Android threat rises
The AndroRAT is an example of how cyber criminals can manipulate apps for their own gain, says Intact Security.»Tuesday 18 Feb
Arbor Networks partners with Networks Unlimited in SSA
Arbor Networks has announced a new partnership with Networks Unlimited to help organisations better mitigate and defend against the growing DDoS threat to their customers’ businesses. »Wednesday 12 Feb
Trend Micro’s 2013 threat roundup highlights private data profitability
According to Trend Micro Incorporated’s 2013 annual threat roundup report, “security breaches, cyber criminals, and organised attacks made it nearly impossible to keep personal and financial data private. »Friday 7 Feb
Hardcore goons use mobiles to scare, extort Kenyans
KENYA
Hardcore criminals in prison are reported to be using mobile phones to extort money and scare Kenyan civilians.»Thursday 6 Feb
Phone scammers back in business
SOUTH AFRICA
Microsoft has warned of scam artists who defraud PC users by pretending to work for Microsoft.»Wednesday 5 Feb
ADT, McAfee study finds parallels between physical, digital security
McAfee has released the results of a survey that takes a look at the important parallels between personal and online security. »Friday 31 Jan
It’s here, it’s mass market-ready, and it’s the future
Voice biometrics is going to be the norm for authenticating identity within the next few years, says Dimension Data.»Tuesday 28 Jan
Financial data leads malicious spam hit list
The experts at Kaspersky Lab have summarised spammer activity for 2013.»Tuesday 21 Jan
Multi-factor authentication raises security bar
Multi-factor authentication is a highly useful weapon in the war against identify theft, phishing and other online fraud, says MIP.»Monday 20 Jan
Expert warns of cyber attacks on banks, telecoms, others
NIGERIA
An IT expert has warned that banks and other financial institutions, public institutions and telecommunications sector could suffer attacks from cyber criminals this year.»FEATURED STORY
MACRA demystifies spectrum managementMalawi's regulator explains the issues around spectrum allocation. Gregory Gondwe reports.
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