Cybersecurity
MTN Hack Claims Dismissed as Exaggerated as Hacktivists Continue Targeting South Africa
When a user operating under the pseudonym ki4tane posted a dramatic announcement titled "MTN BREACHED" on a popular hacker forum over the weekend,...
When AI Safety Controls Block the Very Tests Designed to Keep AI Safe
A curious problem has emerged at the frontier of artificial intelligence development: the safety mechanisms designed to protect against misuse are now interfering...
Former Malawi Minister Falls Victim to WhatsApp Verification Code Scam
A former cabinet minister in Malawi has become the latest high profile victim of an increasingly common WhatsApp scam, losing control of his...
France Abandons Palantir Contract as Europe Pushes for Tech Independence
France's intelligence agency has severed ties with American software giant Palantir, opting instead for a homegrown alternative in a move that underscores Europe's...
British Banks Still Waiting for Access to Anthropic AI Model as US Politics Stalls Cybersecurity Push
British financial institutions remain locked out of a potentially groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool designed to test their defenses against cyber threats, more than...
GCHQ Chief Warns Russia Scaling Up Covert Operations Against Britain as Nation Faces New Security Threats
Britain's intelligence chief has delivered a stark warning that Russia is dramatically escalating its covert operations against the United Kingdom, calling on citizens...
Nigerian Hosting Firms Blame Power, Forex and Foreign Competition for Sector Challenges, Call for Government Support
The Chief Executive Officer of HoganHost and ZuumHost, Joseph Hogan, has raised concerns over the rising threat of illegal websites, cybercrime, and structural...
Meta Removes End To End Encryption From Instagram Direct Messages
Meta has officially disabled end to end encryption for Instagram direct messages worldwide, marking a major shift in the company’s approach to user...
CBN Warns Nigerians of Rising Cyber Fraud Targeting Bank Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a fresh warning to the public over a growing wave of fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts...
FG Probes Loan Apps Over Data Privacy Violations Targets ‘Sharp Sharp’ Operators
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the activities of so called sharp sharp loan operators over alleged violations of customers’ data...
