Cybersecurity

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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Kristian Huibers, Justin Williams, and Justin Lee being interviewed at Africa Tech Festival 2024
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byThe Staff
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Cybersecurity
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byPaula Gilbert
Jan 9, 2025
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Concerns grow over Zimbabwean licensing fees for WhatsApp group adminsConcerns grow over Zimbabwean licensing fees for WhatsApp group admins
byDaniel Itai
Nov 27, 2024
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Cybersecurity
Identity fraud spikes across Africa - SumsubIdentity fraud spikes across Africa - Sumsub
byPaula Gilbert
Nov 22, 2024
1 Min Read
APIsentry CEO Emmanuel Ezehiwele
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's APIsentryHot startup of the month: Nigeria's APIsentry
byMatshepo Sehloho
Oct 31, 2024
1 Min Read
Cybercriminal using AI machine learning to develop zero-day exploit
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: The big picture in Africa
Cybersecurity: The big picture in Africa
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byFrancis Hook, Africa ICT Analyst
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AI
Google to invest $5.8M in African AI training
Google to invest $5.8M in African AI training
Oct 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Zimbabwe's Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services Dr. Tatenda Mavetera
Cybersecurity
Zimbabwe intensifies cybersecurity awareness measures
Zimbabwe intensifies cybersecurity awareness measures
Oct 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byWallace Mawire , Special Correspondent
A cybersecurity specialist during a shift
Cybersecurity
Five cybersecurity startups to watch
Five cybersecurity startups to watch
Oct 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
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
Jul 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
1Route tackles mobile fraud in Africa
Cybersecurity
1Route tackles mobile fraud in Africa
1Route tackles mobile fraud in Africa
Jun 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
South Africa key to Mimecast's business strategy - new CEO
Cybersecurity
South Africa key to Mimecast's business strategy - new CEO
South Africa key to Mimecast's business strategy - new CEO
Mar 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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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
Mar 12, 2024
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33 Min Listen
byThe Staff, Contributors
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
Mar 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
AI
The ethical considerations of AI in Africa
The ethical considerations of AI in Africa
Feb 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
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
Feb 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Cybersecurity
Kenya startup bill expected to pass, Burkina Faso drafts cybersecurity law
Kenya startup bill expected to pass, Burkina Faso drafts cybersecurity law
Nov 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Interview: Anubkumar Dharmabalan on Techaffinitiy's African expansion plans
Cybersecurity
Interview: Anubkumar Dharmabalan on Techaffinitiy's African expansion plans
Interview: Anubkumar Dharmabalan on Techaffinitiy's African expansion plans
Oct 2, 2023
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6 Min View
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Digital transformation needs security to be sustainable – BlackBerry
Cybersecurity
Digital transformation needs security to be sustainable – BlackBerry
Digital transformation needs security to be sustainable – BlackBerry
Aug 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Africa must work together to fight cybercrime – Rwanda ICT Minister
Cybersecurity
Africa must work together to fight cybercrime – Rwanda ICT Minister
Africa must work together to fight cybercrime – Rwanda ICT Minister
Aug 1, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Skills training important to combat cybersecurity breaches
Cybersecurity
Skills training important to combat cybersecurity breaches
Skills training important to combat cybersecurity breaches
Jul 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Cyberattacks in Kenya, SA & Zambia grew 76% in 2022 – Liquid C2
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks in Kenya, SA & Zambia grew 76% in 2022 – Liquid C2
Cyberattacks in Kenya, SA & Zambia grew 76% in 2022 – Liquid C2
Jun 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Cybersecurity
Cybertech Africa: The pan-African event for innovation and networking
Cybertech Africa: The pan-African event for innovation and networking
May 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
The biggest cyber risks in MEA - IBM Security
Cybersecurity
The biggest cyber risks in MEA - IBM Security
The biggest cyber risks in MEA - IBM Security
Mar 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Safaricom falls victim to $4M SIM card fraud
Cybersecurity
Safaricom falls victim to $4M SIM card fraud
Safaricom falls victim to $4M SIM card fraud
Feb 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Cybersecurity
Togo and UN to build cybersecurity centre
Togo and UN to build cybersecurity centre
Aug 17, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Cybersecurity
Vacant cybersecurity jobs contributing to breaches
Vacant cybersecurity jobs contributing to breaches
Jul 24, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Malware on the rise in Africa
Cybersecurity
Malware on the rise in Africa
Malware on the rise in Africa
Aug 23, 2021
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1 Min Read
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
Apr 29, 2021
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1 Min Read
byClémentine Fournier, Regional VP Sales, Africa
Cybersecurity
Mobile airtime theft rife in Africa, say experts
Mobile airtime theft rife in Africa, say experts
Sep 4, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Digital Inclusion
4IR More of a Security Opportunity Than a Threat
4IR More of a Security Opportunity Than a Threat
Jul 24, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Connectivity
Mobile Still Growing in Kenya, But So Is Fraud
Mobile Still Growing in Kenya, But So Is Fraud
Apr 2, 2019
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1 Min Read
byWei Shi, Special Contributor
Unitel to Chair GSMA's Africa Fraud and Security Group
Cybersecurity
Unitel to Chair GSMA's Africa Fraud and Security Group
Unitel to Chair GSMA's Africa Fraud and Security Group
Mar 20, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Kaspersky Lab Spies Pent Up Demand for Managed Security
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Lab Spies Pent Up Demand for Managed Security
Kaspersky Lab Spies Pent Up Demand for Managed Security
Apr 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRay Le Maistre, Special Contributor

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