Bethwel Opil

Phishing in Africa: scammers target digital payment users

Research by Kaspersky reflects high incident rates in Kenya and Nigeria.
Staff Writer
4:50
Aug 20, 2021

Malware, Ransomware continue to test Africa’s security

85 million attacks in six months, with South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Ethiopia mostly targeted, according to Kaspersky research.
2:50
Aug 5, 2021

Escalating financial malware a cause for serious concern in Kenya

According to Kaspersky, 29% of corporate users in Kenya experienced financial malware attacks in the first half of 2021.
2:00
Jul 23, 2020

Employee training critical amid increasing cyber attacks in Africa

South Africa not the only country to experience attempts to break into organisational systems says Kaspersky.
2:40
Oct 29, 2019

Virtual currency crime spikes in South Africa

2800% increase in trades from South Africa this month compared to October 2018, according to Paxful.
2:10
Jun 28, 2019

Security, knowledge the main challenges to cryptocurrency trade in Africa

Kaspersky Africa highlights findings of Cryptocurrency Report 2019.
1:40
Mar 25, 2019

Bethwel Opil to lead Kaspersky Lab enterprise sales for Africa

Newly appointed Enterprise Sales Manager will focus on service to Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
2:00
Oct 9, 2015

Kenya to create online register to curb cyber crime

Authorities move to protect digital assets and official identities.
8:00
Aug 13, 2015

Why Africa's SMEs must beef up security

Kaspersky Lab East Africa's Bethwel Opil explains why basic measures simply don't cut it anymore.
1:30
Jul 2, 2015

Kenya’s Facebook users exposed to malicious attacks

Kenyans are most likely to have one password which exposes them to cyber criminals.
1:40
May 20, 2015

Top Kenyan hotel adds security layer

InterContinental hotel has deployed the services of Kaspersky Lab to protect sensitive information.
1:20
Feb 12, 2015

Beware of valentine scams, says expert

Online users warned not to let their emotions take over when looking for Valentines deals.