Tag Archives: Cybersecurity

…Sign MOU on Improving Cyber Reliance In a significant move to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with SecDojo, SAS, a leading cybersecurity training and upskilling company. The collaboration will see the establishment of a dedicated Cybersecurity Academy …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Fene Osakwe on winning the Cyber Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Cyber Security Awards in the UK. Underscoring his immense contributions to cybersecurity and his efforts to evolve new horizons in the field, President Tinubu celebrated Dr Osakwe’s achievements and …

As concerns mount over the effectiveness of Nigeria’s cybersecurity policies in the face of evolving threats, particularly those driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has stepped forward to identified outdated frameworks, inadequate expertise, and low awareness as major barriers to effective cybersecurity interventions in …

Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents. This trend was revealed in the recent Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report.   Kaspersky IT Security Economics is an annual report that unpicks the changes in budgets, breaches and business …

A recent investigation by Zscaler’s ThreatLabz research team has uncovered a disturbing trend in mobile malware attacks. Over 200 malicious apps on the Google Play Store were downloaded nearly eight million times, posing significant risks to users worldwide. Nigeria was among the top 10 countries targeted by these attacks. The …

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, Tuesday released a new dark web report, “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs,” which details how cybercriminals are weaponizing stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This includes sharing the contact details …

By Abraham Oluwambe, Chief Executive Officer, LifiNet In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for tech skills is on the rise like never before. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, start a new one, or simply feed your curiosity, acquiring tech skills can open up a world of opportunities. The …

The Lagos State government has provided an update on its ongoing projects designed to improve internet connectivity across the state. These initiatives include the deployment of more fibre optic ducts, which will serve as a crucial infrastructure for internet service providers (ISPs) and telcos to deliver high-speed internet to residents …

Ascension, a prominent US healthcare system with 140 hospitals across 19 states, announced  in  a statement late Thursday that a cyberattack has caused significant disruptions to their operations. The attack rendered key systems unavailable, including electronic health records, patient communication portals (MyChart), phone lines, and certain medication and test ordering …

A new intelligence research has revealed that the demand for embedded security in Internet of Things, IoT devices as continue to rise. According to ABI Research, this demand for IoT will drive the embedded security market to $4.6 billion. In the rapidly-evolving landscape of the IoT, high-performance embedded secure hardware is …