Hacking

Uganda detains govt officials for $16.8m cyber-crime

The cyber-attack was carried out by a group of Southeast Asian hackers known as Waste, who allegedly worked with bank officials, according to local media.
Lezeth Khoza
4:30
Jun 19, 2023

Data Protection and Security

In today's digital landscape, it's crucial to acknowledge that AI and ML, like any other software, are not immune to hacking.
1:30
May 11, 2023

Hackers takeover Uganda parliament Twitter account

The legislature urged citizens to follow a new account – @Parliament _Ug – for plenary updates and official communication from parliament.
2:40
Jul 31, 2014

Is Kenya’s government clueless on curbing cyber attacks?

Following a social media breach, officials want government-owned sites hosted locally.
3:10
Jun 14, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Anonymous Africa

Hacker group has wreaked havoc for some web administrators in SA and Zimbabwe this week.
1:50
Jun 14, 2013

Hackers Anonymous Africa target ANC website

Group says it has disrupted the South African political party's website with a DDoS attack.
1:40

Cyber security risk cannot be eliminated

In the past two years, there has been remarkable development and spread in organised hacking of corporates, says expert.
1:40
Dec 11, 2012

SA govt websites ‘defaced’ and ‘not hacked’, say officials

Three websites were disrupted by a self-proclaimed Moroccan hacker on the weekend.
1:50
Jun 22, 2012

Fraudsters hack Uganda customs system

Four people have been arrested in what is Uganda revenue services' biggest scam in years.