Cybersecurity

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Concerns grow over Zimbabwean licensing fees for WhatsApp group admins Concerns grow over Zimbabwean licensing fees for WhatsApp group admins

Debate is growing in Zimbabwe over new Cyber and Data Protection Regulations which will require administrators of WhatsApp groups to obtain licenses if they collect data from more than 50 people.

byDaniel Itai, Special Correspondent

Nov 27, 2024

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From above gloved hands of a hacker typing on keyboard.

Identity fraud spikes across Africa - Sumsub Identity fraud spikes across Africa - Sumsub

byPaula Gilbert

Nov 22, 2024

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APIsentry CEO Emmanuel Ezehiwele

Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's APIsentry Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's APIsentry

byMatshepo Sehloho

Oct 31, 2024

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Cybercriminal using AI machine learning to develop zero-day exploit

Cybersecurity: The big picture in Africa Cybersecurity: The big picture in Africa

Oct 31, 2024

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Young people sitting around a laptop

Google to invest $5.8M in African AI training Google to invest $5.8M in African AI training

byMatshepo Sehloho

Oct 29, 2024

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Zimbabwe's Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services Dr. Tatenda Mavetera

Zimbabwe intensifies cybersecurity awareness measures Zimbabwe intensifies cybersecurity awareness measures

byWallace Mawire

Oct 23, 2024

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A cybersecurity specialist during a shift

Five cybersecurity startups to watch

Five cybersecurity startups to watch

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Africa faces increased cyberthreats, security skills gap – Cisco

Skills and Training

Africa faces increased cyberthreats, security skills gap – Cisco

Africa faces increased cyberthreats, security skills gap – Cisco

byPaula Gilbert, Editor

1Route tackles mobile fraud in Africa

1Route tackles mobile fraud in Africa

1Route tackles mobile fraud in Africa

byPaula Gilbert, Editor

South Africa key to Mimecast's business strategy - new CEO

South Africa key to Mimecast's business strategy - new CEO

South Africa key to Mimecast's business strategy - new CEO

byPaula Gilbert, Editor

Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 6: Digital priorities of the C-suite

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Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 6: Digital priorities of the C-suite

Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 6: Digital priorities of the C-suite

byPaula Gilbert, Editor

Liquid C2, Google & Anthropic partner on cloud, cybersecurity, GenAI

Cloud Networking

Liquid C2, Google & Anthropic partner on cloud, cybersecurity, GenAI

Liquid C2, Google & Anthropic partner on cloud, cybersecurity, GenAI

byPaula Gilbert, Editor

The ethical considerations of AI in Africa

The ethical considerations of AI in Africa

byFrancis Hook, Africa ICT Analyst

GSMA, SA operators partner on API services to fight mobile fraud

Emerging Technology

GSMA, SA operators partner on API services to fight mobile fraud

GSMA, SA operators partner on API services to fight mobile fraud

byThe Staff, Contributors

Kenya startup bill expected to pass, Burkina Faso drafts cybersecurity law

Kenya startup bill expected to pass, Burkina Faso drafts cybersecurity law

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Interview: Anubkumar Dharmabalan on Techaffinitiy's African expansion plans

Interview: Anubkumar Dharmabalan on Techaffinitiy's African expansion plans

Interview: Anubkumar Dharmabalan on Techaffinitiy's African expansion plans

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Digital transformation needs security to be sustainable – BlackBerry

Digital transformation needs security to be sustainable – BlackBerry

Digital transformation needs security to be sustainable – BlackBerry

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Africa must work together to fight cybercrime – Rwanda ICT Minister

Africa must work together to fight cybercrime – Rwanda ICT Minister

Africa must work together to fight cybercrime – Rwanda ICT Minister

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Skills training important to combat cybersecurity breaches

Skills training important to combat cybersecurity breaches

Skills training important to combat cybersecurity breaches

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Cyberattacks in Kenya, SA & Zambia grew 76% in 2022 – Liquid C2

Cyberattacks in Kenya, SA & Zambia grew 76% in 2022 – Liquid C2

Cyberattacks in Kenya, SA & Zambia grew 76% in 2022 – Liquid C2

byPaula Gilbert, Editor

Cybertech Africa: The pan-African event for innovation and networking

Cybertech Africa: The pan-African event for innovation and networking

The biggest cyber risks in MEA - IBM Security

The biggest cyber risks in MEA - IBM Security

The biggest cyber risks in MEA - IBM Security

byPaula Gilbert, Editor

Safaricom falls victim to $4M SIM card fraud

Safaricom falls victim to $4M SIM card fraud

Safaricom falls victim to $4M SIM card fraud

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Togo and UN to build cybersecurity centre

Togo and UN to build cybersecurity centre

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Vacant cybersecurity jobs contributing to breaches

Vacant cybersecurity jobs contributing to breaches

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Malware on the rise in Africa

Malware on the rise in Africa

Malware on the rise in Africa

byThe Staff, Contributors

The moving target that is telecoms fraud

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The moving target that is telecoms fraud

The moving target that is telecoms fraud

byClémentine Fournier, Regional VP Sales, Africa

Mobile airtime theft rife in Africa, say experts

Mobile airtime theft rife in Africa, say experts

byPaula Gilbert, Editor

Digital Inclusion

4IR More of a Security Opportunity Than a Threat

4IR More of a Security Opportunity Than a Threat

byPaula Gilbert, Editor

Mobile Still Growing in Kenya, But So Is Fraud

Mobile Still Growing in Kenya, But So Is Fraud

byWei Shi, Special Contributor

Unitel to Chair GSMA's Africa Fraud and Security Group

Unitel to Chair GSMA's Africa Fraud and Security Group

Unitel to Chair GSMA's Africa Fraud and Security Group

byThe Staff, Contributors

Kaspersky Lab Spies Pent Up Demand for Managed Security

Kaspersky Lab Spies Pent Up Demand for Managed Security

Kaspersky Lab Spies Pent Up Demand for Managed Security

byRay Le Maistre, Special Contributor

Mapping & surveying directory

Mapping & surveying directory

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