Cyber security

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 […]

Security researchers at Kaspersky have identified a malicious campaign involving a Trojan-Downloader known as TookPS, which is distributed through fraudulent websites masquerading as legitimate sources for popular software. These fake sites offer free downloads of applications such as UltraViewer, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, tricking users into installing the Trojan instead. Since its discovery in early March, […]

Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There’s a reason for that, and it’s not just about aesthetics. The Broken Windows Theory, introduced by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling in 1982, suggests that visible signs of crime and antisocial […]

In the second half of 2024, Mimecast processed more than 90 billion data points for over 42,000 customers, during the six-month period from July to December. 5 billion threats detected: Attackers are targeting core communication channels such as emails and cloud platforms. 68% of breaches linked to human error: Most breaches involve non-malicious employee mistakes, emphasising the […]

Mars Hydro, a Chinese company specializing in IoT grow lights, has exposed approximately 2.7 billion records due to an unsecured database. The breach, discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, underscores critical vulnerabilities in IoT security practices. The exposed database, totaling 1.17 terabytes, was accessible without password protection and contained sensitive information including Wi-Fi network names, […]

Check Point® Software Technologies has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024. The company reported calculated billings of $959 million for Q4, an 11% increase year-over-year, and total revenues of $704 million, up 6% from the previous year. For the full year, calculated billings reached $2.658 billion, […]

By Alex Kanyi and Lena Onyango Economic pressure on Kenya’s National Treasury has seen the rise of two significant legislative proposals: the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Tax Procedures (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2024. In simple terms, these bills seek to address Kenya’s fiscal deficit by broadening the tax base, improving compliance, and aligning […]