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Kenya restricts access to President’s website after suspected cyber attack
TechMedia AfricaJul 18, 20263 min read
Cybersecurity & Identity
As digital adoption accelerates, so does risk. We cover the companies building digital identity, fraud prevention, data protection, and enterprise security for Africa's connected economy.
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Cybersecurity & Identity
How China-linked hackers used Google Sheets to spy on telecom networks in Africa
This is the unlikely story of how China-backed cyber actor UNC2814 used Google Sheets to carry out a large-scale espionage campaign against telecom networks in Africa, enabling surveillance on who you called, when you called, how long you spoke, and the metadata of your SMS messages.
Azubuike PreciousJul 7, 2026 · 5m
Cybersecurity & Identity
South Africa’s internet infrastructure hit by massive DDoS attack
South Africa’s internet infrastructure suffered major disruptions after multiple hosting providers, including Xneelo and 1-Grid, were hit by large-scale DDoS attacks.
TechMedia AfricaMay 19, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
OpenAI now lets users secure ChatGPT with hardware keys. Here’s how it works
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has introduced a new ‘Advanced Account Security’ feature aimed at users who face a higher risk of digital attacks, including journalists, elected officials, political dissidents, researchers, and other security-conscious individuals. Announced on April 30, the new feature allows users to secure their ChatGPT accounts using passkeys and physical hardware security […]
Chinaturum IheomaApr 30, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
CBN warns Nigerians of phishing attacks targeting bank accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned citizens about deceptive messages and links circulating online, designed to hijack personal banking details amid a rising wave of cyberattacks on public institutions. “These fraudulent messages, which prompt recipients to click links, peddle false information about the Bank’s leadership, licensing, and policy issues, and are intended to hack […]
Chinaturum IheomaApr 22, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
NDPC Commence Probe of Alleged Customer Data Breach in Sterling Bank, Remita
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced an investigation into an alleged customer data breach involving Sterling Bank, Remita Payment Services Ltd. and other entities. This was contained in a statement released on Sunday, April 5, and signed by Babatunde Bamigboye, Head, Legal, Enforcement & Regulations at the Commission. “The Nigeria Data Protection Commission […]
Chinaturum IheomaApr 6, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
How Kenya Recorded 4.6 Billion Cyber Threats in the Last Three Months of 2025
Within the last three months of 2025, Kenya’s cyber threats reached 4.6 billion, representing an astonishing 441.3 percent increase from the preceding quarter. This was contained in the latest report released by the Communications Authority of Kenya, the regulatory body for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in the East African nation. The report, […]
Chinaturum IheomaApr 5, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
Senegal and Finland Deepen Digital Partnership to Boost AI Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
Senegal and Finland have advanced a strategic partnership focused on building AI-ready infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity, and accelerating digital transformation, following high-level talks in Dakar. “This meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of both countries to building an ambitious strategic partnership based on innovation, the transfer of expertise and the development of sustainable digital solutions for the […]
Chinaturum IheomaApr 2, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
CBN Mandates Banks to Adopt Cybersecurity Assessment Tool to Curb Rising Risks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to implement a Cybersecurity Self-Assessment Tool (CSAT) to strengthen the sector’s resilience against growing cyber threats. “The CSAT is a structured supervisory instrument designed to obtain comprehensive information on the cybersecurity posture of regulated institutions,” the apex bank said in the circular. […]
Chinaturum IheomaApr 1, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
Why One Password Across Multiple Sites Could Cost You Your Bank Account
A growing wave of cyberattacks is being driven by one simple habit—reusing passwords across multiple websites—putting millions of users at risk of losing access to their bank, email, and social media accounts. “Based on observed traffic between September and November 2024, 41% of successful logins across websites protected by Cloudflare involve compromised passwords,” Cloudflare […]
Azubuike PreciousMar 20, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
How Prembly’s New Open-Source FraudLens Aims to Tackle Africa’s $5b Cyber Fraud Problem
Nigerian digital security and compliance company Prembly has launched FraudLens, an open-source fraud intelligence bank designed to help financial institutions, fintechs, and businesses detect and prevent fraudulent activity across Africa. “We haven’t seen any resource this accessible and comprehensive, and rather than waiting for someone else to build it, we decided to,” said Lanre […]
Azubuike PreciousMar 14, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
Lagos Startup Cybervergent Raises $3m to Tackle Africa’s Growing Cyber Risk
Lagos-based cybersecurity startup Cybervergent has raised $3 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven compliance, risk, and data security platform across Africa and the Middle East. The funding round was co-led by Ventures Platform and Atlantica Ventures. The capital will be used to operationalize digital trust for enterprises by scaling continuous posture management […]
Azubuike PreciousMar 11, 2026
Cybersecurity & Identity
Nearly Half of South African Firms Report Increase in Insider Cyber Threats
A new report has shown that South African organisations are seeing a sharp rise in deliberate, insider-driven data theft. The 2025 State of Human Risk Report, released by Mimecast, found that 46 percent of the 200 South African firms surveyed reported a rise in malicious insider incidents. This is higher than the global average […]
Azubuike PreciousMar 5, 2026