Cyber security

Last year, the global average cost of a cybersecurity breach reached $4.9 million, according to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, underscoring how costly cyberattacks remain. Across corporate networks, threat actors are increasingly leveraging consumer platforms—LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp—to deploy malware, harvest credentials, and infiltrate sensitive data by exploiting employees’ social media activity on […]

Healthcare systems across the globe are facing unprecedented levels of cyberattacks, with Africa recording some of the steepest increases in 2025. According to a new report released by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) to mark World Patient Safety Day 2025. The report warns that hospitals and clinics are no longer just data targets […]

Dawnguard has emerged from stealth mode with an impressive $3 million in pre-seed funding, led by 9900 Capital and a diverse group of angel investors—including founders, CIOs, and CISOs with extensive industry experience. The Mission: Making Security a Core Part of System Design Dawnguard is charting a new course in cybersecurity by creating a completely […]

The global travel sector is experiencing an extraordinary surge in 2025, with visa applications for destinations worldwide reaching historic peaks. A collaborative report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and VFS Global projects that Africa’s Travel & Tourism industry could add US$168 billion to the continent’s economy and create over 18 million jobs. […]

A social media account linked to the Tanzania Police Force was hacked on Tuesday morning, leading to the dissemination of unverified messages and even a live broadcast on the platform. Among the false information shared was a fake report claiming the death of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, which caused widespread confusion and concern. The compromised […]

Security researchers have uncovered a refined phishing operation leveraging Google’s services to deceive users into relinquishing their account credentials. The scheme came to light after Nick Johnson, a lead developer at the Ethereum Name Service, received a seemingly official email from Google, purporting that law enforcement had subpoenaed data from his account. The attackers created […]

The first quarter of 2025 has seen a significant rise in cyber attacks globally, with organizations experiencing an average of 1,925 cyber attacks per week, marking a 47% increase from the same period in 2024. The surge highlights the growing challenge for businesses to maintain robust cybersecurity amidst an evolving threat landscape. Africa leads with […]