I'm thrilled to sit down with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist with deep expertise in endpoint and device security, cybersecurity strategies, and network management. Today, we're diving into the complex world of cybercrime in West Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria's recent
Setting the Stage for Supply Chain Security In the bustling economic hubs of Asia, a silent battle is being waged against an invisible enemy—cyber threats targeting supply chains. With the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region accounting for 34% of global cyberattacks, as reported by leading threat
In an era where digital security is paramount, the alarming frequency of cyber threats targeting widely-used web browsers raises serious concerns for millions of users worldwide who rely on these tools for everything from personal communication to sensitive transactions. Recent developments have
Imagine a digital army of tens of thousands of compromised devices, silently waiting to unleash chaos on unsuspecting targets across the globe. This is the reality of RapperBot, a formidable botnet that has emerged as a leading tool for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Operating as a
Imagine waking up to the news that your personal information—everything from your Social Security number to your home address—has been exposed to hackers due to a massive cyberattack on a trusted financial institution. This nightmare became a reality for 1.1 million customers of Allianz Life, a US
Imagine a world where a single click on a trusted VPN connection exposes an entire corporate network to ransomware, or where artificial intelligence, often hailed as a defender, crafts malware so sophisticated it evades even the sharpest detection tools. This is the reality of cybersecurity today—a
Unpacking the Privacy Controversy Imagine joining a virtual meeting on Zoom, unaware that your voice is being recorded and used to train an AI system without your permission, a scenario that raises serious ethical concerns. This unsettling situation lies at the heart of a significant legal
In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, Workday, a prominent HR technology firm headquartered in Pleasanton, California, recently confirmed a breach in its third-party customer relationship management system. Renowned for its AI-driven solutions that
Imagine a global telecommunications giant, connecting over 32,000 buildings across 40 countries, suddenly brought to a standstill by a crippling cyberattack, leaving countless systems offline. This is the reality for Colt Technology Services, a London-based powerhouse, which faced a major security
Unveiling the Mobile Banking Threat Landscape In today's digital economy, where mobile banking transactions are skyrocketing, a staggering statistic emerges: millions of Android users worldwide are at risk from a sophisticated wave of malware exploiting near-field communication (NFC) technology,
