French authorities have confirmed that a hacker accessed sensitive data linked to 1.2 million bank accounts through the country’s national banking registry, raising fresh concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities within government systems. In a statement released, the Ministry of the Economy and Finance said the attacker used stolen login credentials belongingContinue Reading
Authorities in Nigeria have arrested six suspected members of a cybercrime syndicate accused of breaching the internal platform of a major telecommunications provider and stealing large volumes of airtime and mobile data for illegal resale. According to investigators, the group gained unauthorized access to the telecom company’s internal systems usingContinue Reading
Gabon has suspended access to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp, and other platforms “until further notice,” the country’s media regulator announced. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) cited the spread of false information, cyberbullying, and unauthorized disclosure of personal data as reasons for the move. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks confirmedContinue Reading
Phishing emails are getting more convincing. If unsure, verify directly with the organization.Continue Reading
Nigeria has emerged as the most targeted country in Africa for cyberattacks, with organisations facing an average of 4,701 attacks per week, according to the latest Global Threat Intelligence report released by Check Point Research. The figure represents a 12 per cent year-on-year increase, rising from 4,622 weekly attacks recordedContinue Reading
Credit card fraud is becoming more organized and easier for criminals to carry out. Cybersecurity researchers at Rapid7 say this is due to a growing underground system called Carding-as-a-Service (CaaS). Instead of random online scams, criminals now use platforms that work like normal online shops. These illegal marketplaces sell stolenContinue Reading
As cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow, users are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution when conducting digital asset transactions. The public is urged to: Staying vigilant can help prevent financial loss and protect your digital assets from cybercriminals.Continue Reading
