Phishing

AfDB engages INTERPOL to tackle illicit financial flows in Africa

The INTERPOL head highlighted that rapid advancements in digital technology have also led to an increase in internet-enabled financial crimes.
Phathisani Moyo
1:30
Feb 20, 2025

MTN Group chair falls victim to imposter once more

The telco said any comments shared on the account do not represent the views of its chairman, and it is taking the required steps to resolve this.
2:30
Dec 10, 2024

Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa top targets for DDoS attacks

A new report highlights Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in particular as being hotspots for DDoS attacks within the financial sector.
1:40
Aug 27, 2024

Crypto scams, phishing, identity theft worry Cameroon

According to Cameroonian authorities, hackers deceive potential victims into believing they will profit handsomely from investing in counterfeit cryptocurrency.
2:10
Aug 27, 2024

Phishing on Google tripled with a 243% rise

Security experts say if a phisher gains access to a Gmail account, they can potentially access several services, making it a popular target.
2:20
Aug 16, 2024

KnowBe4 cautions phishing is now a major global curse

Criminals are creating phishing email subject lines that appear genuine and convincing, according to security experts.
1:10
Jun 24, 2024

Booking.com warns of an increase in travel scams

Marnie Wilking, the company's online safety executive, is quoted as saying  scams had increased by 500 to 900% during the last 18 months.
2:10
Jun 4, 2024

KnowBe4 warns Africa about phishing, social engineering

Research shows that one in three corporate employees on the continent is vulnerable to cyber crimes.
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.
1:10
Nov 7, 2023

Nigeria expresses concern about students involved in cyber fraud

Authorities met with university chancellors and rectors to examine how universities can combat student involvement in cybercrime.
1:40
Oct 9, 2023

Proptech e4 moves to secure property transfer process

The company says it is responding to a series of high-profile business email compromise cases, in which cyber criminals intercept a property sale and redirect the buyer’s funds to their own account.
2:30
Jul 14, 2023

KnowBe4 warns Africa about phishing, social engineering

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