Cybersecurity
UK Developers Face Growing GDPR Scrutiny as ICO Fines Top £12 Million
The Information Commissioner's Office has dramatically escalated enforcement actions against UK organisations, issuing over £12 million in fines across 2024 and 2025. The...
Nigeria Vows Secure and Credible 2027 Elections Amid Rising Security and Misinformation Concerns
Nigeria's Federal Government has pledged to deploy comprehensive security measures and combat the growing threat of misinformation to ensure the 2027 general elections...
Nigerian Military Sounds Alert as Hackers Target Official Social Media Account
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has confirmed an attempted cyberattack targeting its official X account, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of critical government communication...
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...
