The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
Tag: Cybersecurity
Data Privacy, Cybersecurity are Nigeria’s Digital Non-Negotiables – NDPC
The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent…
NITDA Partners SecDojo to Launch Cybersecurity Academy in Nigeria
…Sign MOU on Improving Cyber Reliance In a significant move to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities,…
President Tinubu Applauds Dr Fene Osakwe on Winning the UK Top Cyber Security Award
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Fene Osakwe on winning the Cyber Personality of the…
Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Policies Questioned Amid Evolving Threats, NITDA Addresses Gaps
As concerns mount over the effectiveness of Nigeria’s cybersecurity policies in the face of evolving threats,…
Cyberattacks Fuel Companies Budget for IT Security Arms Race by 9%
Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial…
How Ransomware Groups Weaponize Stolen Data to Increase Pressure on Targets Who Refuse to Pay – Sophos
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, Tuesday released a new dark…
Internet Connectivity: Lagos State Gives Update on Fibre Ducts, Data Compliance
The Lagos State government has provided an update on its ongoing projects designed to improve internet…
Cyberattack Hit, Disrupt US Major Hospital Chain Operations
Ascension, a prominent US healthcare system with 140 hospitals across 19 states, announced in a statement…
IoT will Drive Embedded Security Market to $4.6 Billion
A new intelligence research has revealed that the demand for embedded security in Internet of Things,…
Cybersecurity Skills Shortage: Recession or Stress?
The economic landscape has seen many technology companies lay off vast numbers of employees, but for…
NCC Tasks ISPs, MNOs on Network Security, Consumer Safety
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISP)…
Adapting to Fuel Price Increase by Embracing Remote Work and Prioritizing Cybersecurity
By Dr. Nathaniel Atansuyi Nigeria, like many other countries, has faced long-standing issues with fuel subsidies…
Cashless Policy and the Cybersecurity Challenges in Nigeria (II)
By Dr. Nathaniel Atansuyi The rapid expansion of digital payment systems, coupled with the growing reliance…
Cashless Policy and the Cybersecurity Challenges in Nigeria (I)
By Dr. Nathaniel Atansuyi The cashless policy in Nigeria, implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria…
CyberGirls Fellowship: 500 Females From 22 Countries Admitted into Third Cohort
CyberSafe Foundation has kicked off its third annual cohort of the CyberGirls fellowship program. The program…
Cybersecurity & Nigeria Financial Inclusion Drive
“You people in Lagos are enjoying, at least you have lots of stores using Point of…
Cybersecurity Negligence in Africa: Many Still Believe Cybercrime ‘Won’t Affect Them
Cybersecurity Negligence in Africa: Many Still Believe Cybercrime ‘Won’t Affect Them’ The digital landscape is overflowing…
PPC Predicts Top ICT Trends for 2023
As organizations continue to navigate through economic challenges, PPC Limited, Nigeria’s leading ICT and infrastructure development…
“Mobile Apps Group” Discovered to Contain Malware, Trojans, NCC Alerts Users
Following the constant introduction of malicious apps into Google Play Store, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer…
Top 10 Phishing Brands in Q3 2022
Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies, a provider of…
Google Completes Mandiant Cybersecurity Outfit Acquisition for $5.4 Billion
Google has completed the acquisition of Mandiant, a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence,…
Privacy: NCC-CSIRT Alerts Google Play Store Users on ‘HiddenAds’ Malware
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has flagged a new malware, HiddenAds,…
Report Shows 94% increase in Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Organizations
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has published a new sectoral survey report, “The State…
Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC Gets ISO 27001 certification for Robust Cybersecurity Framework
Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC, a leader in the Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) recently passed the…
Wema Bank MD Charges Accountants on Data Protection, Security Conscious, Flexibility
Mr. Ademola Adebise, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank Plc, has advised…
11 Best Practices to Defeat Ransomware
By Meena R Owing to the rising number of cyber attacks, a cybersecurity expert, Meena R…
Cybersecurity is a Collective Responsibility – Access Bank CISO
As the internet continues to become a crucial part of our life, thereby increasing our digital…
Nigeria Ranks 50 Out of 180 Globally in Cybersecurity — NCS Boss
The National President of Nigeria Computer Society, Prof. Adesina Sodiya has disclosed that Nigeria ranks 50…
NCC Sets Up Computer Security Incident Response Facility to Combat Cybercrimes
…NCC-CSIRT project will strengthen telecoms infrastructure protection– Danbatta The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an…
What if Your Employees Never Come Back to the Office?
Colin Thornton It was the year that finally changed global business gear — 2020. The year when…
Cybercrimes Rises by Nearly 300% Post COVID – Deloitte
A cyber-attack occurs every 39 seconds, and cybercrimes increased by nearly 300 per cent last year…
Cybersecurity: Nigerians Throw Caution Away, Opt for VPN to Access Twitter
Millions of Nigerian citizens have opted for the use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to…
CBN Sets Up Committee for Nigeria’s Digital Currency
…Experts Support Digital Currency Initiative Nigeria’s apex regulatory bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed…
Colonial Ransomware Attack – A Wakeup Call for Nigeria
By Elvis Eromosele Cyber-attacks are on the rise. It is a wonder people still appear surprised…
Cybersecurity Skill Gap May Rise to 3.5 Million by 2021 – Report
…as global loss caused by cyber crime will reach $6 trillion As companies continue to intensify…
36% Nigerian Companies Fell Prey to Cyber Attacks in 12 Months – Experts
Owing to the increase in online activity and internet connectivity, over 36% of Nigerian organisations has…