CyberSecurity

Africa's fourth-largest miner suffers cyberattack

This adds to the rising count of South African entities that have seen cyber attackers come for their data

PawaPass CEO Sylvia Brune doesn’t want compliance to be seen as a growth killer

On high-performing teams, compliance is not solely the responsibility of a dedicated department; rather, it is a shared responsibility integrated into the team's workflows and decision-making processes.

A talent shortfall threatens cybersecurity in Africa

In Q2 2023, the region experienced the highest average of cyberattacks per week per organization

This hacked Twitter user turned ethical hacker now recovers social media accounts

After his Twitter account fell victim to a hack 13 years ago, Amama Benn turned the tables. He mastered ethical hacking and now helps social media users to reclaim their stolen accounts.

Nigerian Banks lose ₦472m to POS and mobile fraud in Q1

According to NDIC, the number of POS and mobile fraud cases increased by 19.51% in the first quarter of 2023. This is likely due to the growing popularity of these payment methods in Nigeria.

Top five cybersecurity predictions for African businesses in 2023

As African businesses start to build their cybersecurity resilience planning, priorities, and roadmap for 2023, Jaco Nel, CTO at Deimos makes cybersecurity predictions.

The protracted history of internet shutdowns in Africa

Internet shutdowns have become a motif in Africa. African leaders restrict internet access for the flimsiest motives. It could be to prevent exam malpractice, disperse protests, or mitigate against misinformation.