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  • Published on May 11, 2025

    Nigeria recorded 119,000 data breaches in Q1 — Report

    Nigeria recorded over 119,000 leaked data breaches in the first quarter of 2025, the latest global data breach report from cybersecurity firm Surfshark has revealed. Surfshark’s research is based on data gathered from 29,000 publicly available databases. …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    Cyber Attacks: Over 119,000 Nigerian User Accounts Breached In 2025, Report Says

    A report by the cybersecurity firm, Surfshark has revealed that over 119,000 user accounts in Nigeria were compromised so far in 2025.    The report places Nigeria third in Sub-Saharan Africa for the highest number of total breaches since 2004, with over …

    Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
  • Published on 01:42 GMT

    Cybersecurity Experts Call for More Investment on Data Recovery Infrastructure

    Oluchi Chibuzor  Cybersecurity experts have stressed the need for all sectors in the Nigerian economy to prioritise investment in data recovery rather than reactive measures as new technologies offer cybercriminals new opportunities.  For them, budget for …

    Source: This Day - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 11, 2025

    6 Christians slain by radical Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria

    Country remains among most dangerous places for Christians ABUJA, Nigeria — Fulani herdsmen killed six Christians and injured dozens of others in raids on two Christian villages in Plateau state, Nigeria. In the state’s Barkin Ladi County, the herdsmen …

    Source: The Christian Post - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    A cyber attack briefly disrupted South African Airways operations

    A cyber attack briefly disrupted South African Airways operations A cyberattack briefly disrupted South African Airways’ website, app, and systems, but core flight operations remained unaffected. South African Airways (SAA) is the national flag carrier of …

    Source: Security Affairs - Pending
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    State cyber cell uses advanced tech to neutralise threats of fake news, malware, DDoS attacks

    Pune: The Maharashtra cyber cell has intensified efforts to counter a wave of cyber attacks targeting India's digital infrastructure, fueled by the ongoing tensions with Pakistan. Deploying advanced surveillance, honeypot systems and robust firewalls, …

    Source: The Times of India - Center-right
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    Personal Hacking Will Be A Pretty Fierce Bear

    lockgetty Have you ever heard from the Nigerian prince? You know – some disembodied person shows up on text or email or some other channel, talking about a big financial opportunity through which you personally can benefit by just sending a bit of money or …

    Source: Forbes - Neutral
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    Nigeria Records At Least 119,000 Data Breaches In Q1 2025 — Report

      At least 119,000 user accounts in Nigeria have been compromised so far in 2025, a report by the cybersecurity firm, Surfshark has shown.  The company ranks Nigeria third in Sub-Saharan Africa for total breaches since 2004, with 23.2 million compromised …

    Source: Channels TV - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Two graduates hacked to death by suspected cultists in Bayelsa

    Tragedy struck in the Gbarantoru community of Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, as two graduates of Niger Delta University, Amassoma, were brutally murdered by suspected cultists late Thursday night. One of the victims was identified as Ayaokpo …

    Source: Prompt News Online - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Cultists Hack To Death Two Niger Delta University Graduates In Bayelsa State

    The two young men, said to be waiting for their National Youth Service Corps call-up letters, were attacked around 11pm on Thursday when the assailants stormed the area in a vehicle.   Ayaokpo Sinclair, a graduate of the Niger Delta University (NDU) from …

    Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Africa’s largest AI-driven managed security centre launched in Accra

    Ghana has taken a bold step forward in the fight against cyber threats with the launch of Africa’s largest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) managed security and digital forensic services centre in Accra. The state-of-the-art facility – …

    Source: Business and Financial Times - Pending
  • Published on May 11, 2025

    To Understand Israel, Look to Taiwan

    Despite being separated by more than 8,300 kilometers, Israel and Taiwan stand as pivotal centers of global geopolitics. Each strives to safeguard its democratic and peaceful ways of life amid some of the world’s most contested environments. To understand …

    Source: The Times of Israel - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    Marks & Spencer Hackers Tricked IT Workers Into Resetting Passwords

    Vikas Harijan via Unsplash More information on the cyberattacks against Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Co-op has emerged, revealing that hackers utilized social engineering tactics to deceive IT workers into resetting passwords in order to gain access …

    Source: Security Magazine - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    7 killed in fresh Benue attacks

    At least seven people, including a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have been killed in separate attacks by armed invaders in two Local Government Areas of Benue State. Our correspondent reports that the incidents occurred on Tuesday in …

    Source: Daily Trust - Pending
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    South African Airways says cyberattack disrupted operational systems

    South Africa’s state-owned airline said a cyberattack on Saturday temporarily disrupted its website and several internal operational systems. South African Airways (SAA) said the attack also affected its mobile application but noted the IT team was able to …

    Source: The Record - Neutral
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    Maharashtra Cyber reports Indian government websites targeted from accross the border

    New Delhi: Maharashtra Cyber officials reported on Saturday that entities from across the border are making attempts to initiate unconventional cyber warfare by targeting government websites amid the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. The main …

    Source: India TV News - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Village Rhapsody: Cyber bullying of women a cause for concern

    A number of women in Zimbabwe and abroad have raised issues over unwanted aggressive behaviours by their male counterparts, especially on social media. BY EVANS MATHANDA The number of female leaders and activists being subjected to online abuse in Zimbabwe …

    Source: The Standard - Pending
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Ransomware: What the LockBit 3.0 data leak reveals

    On 7 May 2024, the presumed identity of the operator of the LockBit 3.0 franchise, also known as LockBitSupp, was revealed during UK National Crime Agency and its partners' Operation Cronos: Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. One year later, to the day, the …

    Source: mHealthIntelligence - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Quirks and all, Nadal is again atop his game

    After a lengthy absence, Rafael Nadal is back, both at the top of his game and playing in Abu Dhabi, with an electric, eclectic arsenal that is more gripping than ever. He is again the undisputed world No 1, a player who continually wows observers with his …

    Source: The National News - Pro-Government
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