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CYBERAug 15X account of Nigerian military headquarters hacked – OfficialPREMIUM TIMES ran a quick check on the account and found that it has been flooded with many cryptocurrency-related posts. The post X account of Nigerian military headquarters hacked – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 14Old security flaws expose Kenyan organisations to rising cyberattacksKenyan organizations are susceptible to increasing cyberattacks due to unaddressed old security flaws. This points to a significant cybersecurity vulnerability in the region.standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya
CYBERAug 6Who controls Africa digital voice ? ( Africanews Debates ) A debate is exploring the question of who controls Africa's digital voice. This discussion delves into influence over digital communication and information in the continent.africanews.com · Nigeria
CYBERAug 6AI Cybercrime in Africa : 55 % of Cases , INTERPOLriotimesonline.com · Brazil
CYBERAug 5Kenya Among East Africa Top Cyber Crime Targets , INTERPOL WarnsINTERPOL has issued a warning identifying Kenya as one of the top cybercrime targets in East Africa. This alert indicates significant cybersecurity risks for the region.allafrica.com · Nigeria
CYBERAug 5AI Now Fuels Over Half of Africa Cybercrime , Study Findsinsurancejournal.com · United States
CYBERAug 4INTERPOL Says AI Fuels 55 % of Cybercrime in Africa : TechMoranINTERPOL reports that artificial intelligence is contributing to a significant portion of cybercrime in Africa. This indicates a growing concern regarding the use of advanced technology in criminal activities.techmoran.com · Kenya
CYBERAug 4Nigerian banks remain strong and secure as global cyber campaign sweeps across sectors, continentsZenith Bank in response advised its customers to direct all enquiries to Zenith Direct on 0700-936-4842265, +234-201-278-7000, 0904-085-7000 and email: zenithdirect@zenithbank.com” The post Nigerian banks remain strong and secure as global cyber campaign sweeps across sectors, continents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERJul 28Nigerian extradited to US jailed over sextortion scheme linked to young man’s deathA Nigerian national, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison in the United States for his role in a money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud scheme connected to the sexual extortion and death of a young man in Pennsylvania. The post Nigerian extradited to US jailed over sextortion scheme linked to young man’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 24What Nigerian companies, regulators, others must do to prevent prevailing cyber attacks – ExpertsWeak identity and access management remain one of the leading causes of unauthorised access to corporate systems, according to the cybersecurity expert. The post What Nigerian companies, regulators, others must do to prevent prevailing cyber attacks – Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERJul 24Cybercriminals, family members from Nigeria, other countries face new US visa banThe United States has introduced a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime, cyberscams and sextortion, with immediate family members of offenders also facing possible visa restrictions under the new measures. The post Cybercriminals, family members from Nigeria, other countries face new US visa ban appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 24SPECIAL REPORT: Inside AI scam ads exploiting TikTok’s advertising system to defraud NigeriansThe apparent moderation gaps are providing fraudsters with a powerful channel to reach potential victims and lend credibility to their fraudulent schemes through sponsored placement. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Inside AI scam ads exploiting TikTok’s advertising system to defraud Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERJul 22Nigerian man indicted in US over alleged $300,000 romance fraud schemeA 45-year-old Nigerian, Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, residing in Frisco, Texas, has been indicted by a US federal grand jury over his alleged involvement in a romance scam and business email compromise scheme that prosecutors say defrauded a US government agency of more than $300,000. The post Nigerian man indicted in US over alleged $300,000 romance fraud scheme appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 22WhatsApp usernames : Why Somalia fears they will pose a security riskSomalia expresses fears that WhatsApp usernames could pose a security risk. This indicates a potential cybersecurity concern with implications for national security.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
CYBERJul 21NCC Boss Urges Africa To Shape Global AI , Cyber Security Standards Instead Of Simply Adopting ThemThe NCC Boss is urging African nations to actively shape global standards for AI and cybersecurity, rather than passively adopting existing ones. This emphasizes the importance of Africa's input in these evolving technological fields.naija247news.com · Nigeria
CYBERJul 19The threat never sleeps: Protecting trust in Africa’s digital economyBy Nkiruka Aimienoho A subtle anomaly. An unpopular call to isolate critical systems. Resistance from every direction. That decision, made years ago with a key stakeholder during a live cybersecurity incident I was managing as a consultant, looked excessive at the time. It turned out to be the difference between a contained event and a ransomware […] The post The threat never sleeps: Protecting trust in Africa’s digital economy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 172 Nigerians, one other jailed in UK after stealing almost £5m in police impersonation scamThree men, including two Nigerians, have been sentenced to a combined 28 years and nine months in prison for stealing nearly £5 million in cryptocurrency from victims through an elaborate fraud scheme. The post 2 Nigerians, one other jailed in UK after stealing almost £5m in police impersonation scam appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 15Nigeria Deepens Cybersecurity Efforts as Cybercriminals See More ProfitsThe West African country advanced rules to force organizations to disclose cyberattacks, joining other nations in a shift to mandated transparency.Dark Reading
CYBERJul 13Nigerian Firms Vulnerable to Cyberattacks Despite Audit SuccNigerian firms are reportedly susceptible to cyberattacks, despite unspecified audit successes. This indicates a persistent cybersecurity risk for businesses in the region.punchng.com · Nigeria
CYBERJul 11Cayó el multimillonario más joven de Ghana, un influencer que mostraba autos de lujo en redes y estafaba jubiladas en EE.UU. por InternetAbu Trica, un joven ghanes que exhibía sus autos de lujo y mansiones, fue detenido por una investigación del FBI.Lo acusan de montar una red de estafas por más de 8 millones de dólares.Fue extraditado a Estados Unidos.Clarín
CYBERJul 10AI Is Forcing Banks to Rebuild Their Entire Cyber Architecture - IT News Africa - African Business Technology NewsArtificial intelligence is necessitating a complete overhaul of cybersecurity architectures within the banking sector. This highlights the transformative impact of AI on critical financial infrastructure and its security.itnewsafrica.com · South Africa
CYBERJul 6GBB at 20 : Why Nigerian banks , payment firms , others should partner Galaxy Backbone against cyber threatsThis article explores why Nigerian banks and payment firms should collaborate with Galaxy Backbone to counter cyber threats, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity partnerships.dailypost.ng · Nigeria
CYBERJul 3Scam Alert: Beware of Fake Auction Vehicles, NDLEA Warns NigeriansJuly 3 (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent scheme in which scammers are impersonating senior officials of the agency to deceive unsuspecting members of the public with fake offers of forfeited vehicles purportedly being sold at discounted prices. The agency said the fraudsters have been circulating [...] The post Scam Alert: Beware of Fake Auction Vehicles, NDLEA Warns Nigerians appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA .thewillnews · nigeria
CYBERJun 25German court jails 12 members of Nigerian ‘love scam’ networkThe court in Munich said those convicted were aged between 34 and 55 and were sentenced to prison terms ranging from three years and four months to eight-and-a-half years. The post German court jails 12 members of Nigerian ‘love scam’ network appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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