Cyber-crime remains a persistent threat in Africa

Pretoria-born Musk announced the attack on X this evening, saying: “There was (still is) a massive cyber-attack against 𝕏."

The Data Protection Commissioner's Office is now seeking mutual legal assistance from international governments to permanently shut down non-compliant lenders.

According to FalconFeeds.io, the leaked data includes 852,791 customer records.

The incident, which is believed to have taken place on the night of January 31, raised major concerns about data security, prompting Kenya to undertake an emergency containment operation.

The ICT regulator met with army chiefs last week to discuss cooperation on digital transformation and strengthening national security.

The United Nations Technology Agency has expressed worry over Africa's lack of advanced digital skills in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things.

Konecta will commence operations and establish headquarters in New Cairo with a $100 million investment.

Kaspersky says the partnership has resulted in it being an active contributor to fostering a more cyber-savvy environment in Africa.

The five-year agreement formalises and facilitates cooperation between the company and the law enforcement body.

Microsoft said the initiative planned to concentrate on critical sectors such as agriculture and financial services, as well as talent development, to drive economic growth.

The company says Secure360 uses an AI-powered cyber security approach against the evolving threat landscape for businesses on the continent.