Tabiri seeks to end Africa’s cyber security talent crunch

Africa's most populous country has announced  yesterday that its police service are monitoring online platforms.

Cyber criminals are increasingly using AI to improve extortion attempts, among other criminal activities.

The partnership has led police to arrest 14 people and discovered more than 20,674 suspicious cybercrime networks linked to over $40 million in losses.

Research shows that one in three corporate employees on the continent is vulnerable to the cyber crimes.

Impersonation attempts have been used to try and solicit money, the Presidency says.

Only the company’s retail trading application, Patricia Personal, has been compromised with Bitcoin and Naira assets affected.

The telecoms company confirmed it experienced a cyber security incident in a hosting environment, impacting a small number of customers.

The training is coming against the backdrop of a significant rise in threats, especially those facing the financial services industry.

A new report warns CaaS has revolutionised the way cybercriminals operate, allowing easy access to tools and services such as botnets and DDoS attack resources.

This year's cohort was selected from over 20 000 applications received from across Africa, highlighting the growing interest in cyber security among African women.

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