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Hackers are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to spread malware

As the world experience rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases,  with more deaths being reported from around the world, many people have taken preventive measures like social distancing, government closing schools…

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A shs 20 million Cyber Threat Intelligence Centre has been set up by Internet Solutions

Internet Solutions has invested Shs20 million in setting up a Cyber Threat Intelligence Centre that aims to help companies to monitor, analyze and respond to evolving cyber threats. The move…

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ESET East Africa scoops cyber security company of the year

ESET East Africa has been voted the cybersecurity company of the year at the 2018 Digital Inclusion Awards (DIA). The competition organised by Digital Events Limited, in conjunction with the ICT…

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UBER CYBER ATTACK: Travis Kalanick under fire for paying off hackers

50 million Uber customers had their names, email addresses and phone numbers stolen while 7 million Uber drivers had their personal information stolen and compromised. The hack that affected 57…

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CBK in a move to increase Cyber security in banks

Kenyan banks are, in two months, expected to compile and file detailed reports with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on their approaches to tackle threats to cyber security. The…

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Fathers do more in protecting their kids online

In most modern families, fathers always strive to find a balance between safeguarding kids online and encouraging their interest in the Internet and cutting-edge gadgets. According to a survey, the…

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How I hacked a Hospital

A team of security experts has conducted real field research at one private clinic in an attempt to explore its security weaknesses and how to address them. Vulnerabilities were found…

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Microsoft introduces a new system that alerts users when they’re hacked

Microsoft is adding a new feature to its Windows Defender line of anti-hacking tools. The feature will allow users to identify the attacks and stop them before they eat everything….

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Android Users of Over 30 Banking and Payment Apps at Risk

Experts have detected one of the most dangerous Android banking malware. The Acecard malware is capable of attacking users of nearly 50 different online financial applications and services and is…

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Cybercriminals can access your bank account by using Netflix

Cybercriminals are now taking advantage of the hugely used streaming service; Netflix, to access private and useful information from users. Cybersecurity experts Symantec found two major methods the criminals are…

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Hackers take hospital hostage on million dollar ransom

In this day of technology, it is excusable for hackers to virtually break into a bank, education institution, government office, but a hospital? Well, I guess we should not count…

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Age limit for porn sites continues to be a hard task globally

Teenagers will be locked out of porn sites or any other site that has X-rated material. This comes after a group of leaders in the UK raised a concern on…

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It’s the 21st century; Be safe when finding love online

Many people always turn to dating sites to find love or companionship, but the whole scenario is subtle since the risks involved are massive. Dating sites have been compromised, and…

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Should you be afraid for your virtual tax files?

Hackers can now gain access to your tax information. In the hacking world; that’s a touchdown and any hacking team that’s able to come up with such a technique, pose…

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Social media platforms have no way of closing out under age users

According to a survey done by CBBC Newsround; more than three-quarter of children aged 10 to 12 in UK alone have social media accounts. The survey also suggests that more…

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Online dating sites offer a good hideout for rapists

Valentines Day is around the corner and people are struggling to find love or someone to at least tag along with on lover’s day, and online dating sites or apps…

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Technology penetration has borne techie bank robbers

Bank robbers; Metel and GCMAN are now using their techie skills to rob banks.  They attack financial organisations using covert APT-style reconnaissance and customised malware along with legitimate software and…

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Internet traffic to reach 1,060 exabytes this year

Internet is growing exponentially hence changing the way people communicate. According to Cisco, a networking company that supplies internet infrastructure, the total amount of traffic will reach around 1,060 exabytes,…

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Securing Smart Cities to solve cybersecurity problems in cities

Securing Smart Cities, a not-for-profit global initiative has released two studies in partnership with a European Union Agency in a quest to solve cyber security problems in cities. The company…

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Asacub – a new malware that targets Android users for financial gain

Anti-Malware Research team has discovered Asacub – a new malware that targets Android users for financial gain. When first identified, Asacub displayed all the signs of an information stealing malware;…

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Digital technology is not the greatest achievement in the world

Digital Technology is not the greatest achievement in the world. Someone said that, before making a step in solving any problem, one must recognizing there’s one. In the past, people…

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Wearables will become a target for cyber-attacks

Kaspersky Lab and WISekey have partnered to strengthen protection for wearable devices as their use for mobile and wireless payments the world by storm. However, as wearables crowd the tech…

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Cyber espionage attacks using malware designed for mobile devices on the rise

Experts want to warn event attendees about the risk of cyber espionage attacks using malware designed for mobile devices. Many of the cyber-espionage groups investigated by Kaspersky Lab experts in…

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Financial institutions don’t offer customers a secure channel for online payments

A global study by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International reveals that 33% of financial institutions don’t offer customers a secure channel for all their online payments, despite the fact that…

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Your website will now signal you when the government tries to censor it

Nations are now spying on internet users who try to maim or insight other people against government’s decisions. Fortunately, your website will now signal you when the government tries to…

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Donald Trump would shut off the internet

Donald Trump would shut off the internet. Two months ago, the controversial candidate threatened to lock out Africa from the internet because Africans disgust him. This week, the guy believes…

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Should the government block hate speech on social media?

Should the government block hate speech on social media? Should social media be a one stop platform for propaganda? Well, I don’t have an answer for that since it’s my…

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This computer virus blackmails people

Many people are blackmailed on Facebook by those girls from Senegal who are always stranded somewhere or want a trustee to take care of their wealth. However, this computer virus…

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Teenagers should be banned from the internet

Teenagers should be banned from the internet. Most students in high schools have their brains washed by social media menace. In Kenya, many activities have been formulated to keep kids…

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Government hacking Twitter accounts

Government officials are now coming up with ways of hacking personal Twitter accounts. The act is illegal and nobody is above the law even the government. Following reports about government…

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