Cybersecurity

SoftTalk’s new privacy feature hides users’ profiles on chats

SoftTalk has enabled users to turn off and on their profiles from the SoftTalk directory if they prefer to remain anonymous in the course of a public search.
Samuel Olomu
3:30

Five security must-haves that an insurtech should never compromise on

As insurance businesses move from old tech to newer digital systems and products, they could be opening themselves up to security risks.
4:30

Become an Avast channel partner through Avert IT Distribution

AvertITD was established in 2004 and has continued to grow, evolve, and develop since then.
1:30

Equatorial Guinea edges closer to passing cybercrimes law

The legislative panel reviewing the draft law, to govern the use of social media and cyberspace, adopted the articles determining cybercrimes earlier this week.
1:20
Mar 13, 2024

Safaricom targets small businesses with new platform

The areas of focus will include cloud solutions, cyber security solutions, internet for business, internet of things, and M-PESA for business.
1:40
Feb 21, 2024

Kaspersky provides bleak picture of African cyber security

In Africa, phishing assaults, which use social engineering strategies to trick people into disclosing sensitive information, increased by 29%.
0:50
Feb 6, 2024

Cameroon's power utility suffers a cyber attack

The hack disrupted prepaid and postpaid operations, but the company claims the situation is gradually returning to normal.
6:10
Jan 29, 2024

Five cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024

The year ahead presents cybersecurity defenders with a host of new challenges as threat actors continue to evolve their tactics.
4:00

What to expect from South Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2024

The challenges posed by the sheer volume of cyber threats, combined with economic constraints, have catalysed a strategic shift in the approach to cybersecurity.
2:10
Dec 19, 2023

Ghanaian officials visit Kaspersky Centre in Switzerland

Kaspersky Transparency Centre in Zurich, Switzerland, gives clients an opportunity to review the company's code, software updates, and threat detection rules.
1:50
Nov 30, 2023

CREST endorses the ‘Accra Call’ for cyber resilient development

The initiative intends to spur global action towards enhanced cyber resilience and capacity building that promotes broader development goals.
1:30
Nov 29, 2023

Kenya, US strengthen ties to combat cyber-crime

The summit reaffirmed a shared commitment to utilising the US-Kenya partnership to promote a constructive vision of a secure and stable cyberspace.