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Cyber Attacks

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Free public Wi-Fi are often unsecured which is relatively easy for hackers to access your device and vital information. (Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels) Free public Wi-Fi are often unsecured which is relatively easy for hackers to access your device and vital information. (Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels)
  • Internet
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Techniques Hackers Employ to Exploit Public Wi-Fi and Compromise Your Sensitive Data

byJoan Banura
February 16, 2024
A hacker in a dark room with a covered face typing away at a computer trying to steal personal information or hack into a system is a cybersecurity threat. PHOTO: Nahel Abdul Hadi/Unsplash A hacker in a dark room with a covered face typing away at a computer trying to steal personal information or hack into a system is a cybersecurity threat. PHOTO: Nahel Abdul Hadi/Unsplash
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Kaspersky: 411,000 Malicious Files Were Unleashed Daily in 2023

byJoan Banura
December 31, 2023
Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA. Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA.
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Cybercriminal For Hire: The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service

byJoan Banura
December 13, 2023
Hackers are always looking out for innovative methods to breach even the most sophisticated security infrastructure. (PHOTO: Clint Patterson | Unsplash) Hackers are always looking out for innovative methods to breach even the most sophisticated security infrastructure. (PHOTO: Clint Patterson | Unsplash)
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An Essential Guide: Improving Cyber-Resilience to Combat Cyber Attacks

byNathan Ernest Olupot
June 14, 2022
Industry experts have expressed their concerns with the recent decline in mobile malware attacks in Africa. (COURTESY PHOTO: channelfutures) Industry experts have expressed their concerns with the recent decline in mobile malware attacks in Africa. (COURTESY PHOTO: channelfutures)
  • Africa
  • Internet
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  • Technology

In 2021, Mobile Malware Attacks Decreased in Africa, But Why?

byNathan Ernest Olupot
May 27, 2022
In order to protect your business image from cybercriminals, you’re going to need strong security protocols. (PHOTO: Jefferson Santos/Unsplash) In order to protect your business image from cybercriminals, you’re going to need strong security protocols. (PHOTO: Jefferson Santos/Unsplash)
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The Evolution of Vulnerability Management: What You Need to Know

byPC Tech
May 27, 2022
An attendee wears a badge strip with the logo of Huawei and a sign for 5G at the World 5G Exhibition in Beijing, China November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo UK to use Huawei 5G An attendee wears a badge strip with the logo of Huawei and a sign for 5G at the World 5G Exhibition in Beijing, China November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo UK to use Huawei 5G
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5G Cybersecurity is a Need and Encryption That is a Must Have For Every User

byPC Tech
August 16, 2021
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Hackers Could Get Even Nastier in 2018 – McAfee Researchers

byStaff Writer
December 1, 2017
The mysterious creator of Bitcoin could be an Australian businessman. Image Credit: BBC The mysterious creator of Bitcoin could be an Australian businessman. Image Credit: BBC
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JUST IN: Hackers Steal Bitcoin Funds From Bithumb Exchange Traders

byNathan Ernest Olupot
July 5, 2017
WannaCry Ransoware. (Photo Credit: Quartz) WannaCry Ransoware. (Photo Credit: Quartz)
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WannaCry Ransomware: Newly Discovered Vulnerability Raises Fear of More Cyber-Attacks

byStaff Writer
May 25, 2017
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