Kaspersky security researchers have reported on thousands of notifications of attacks on major banks located in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region. The malware used in the attacks indicates that the threat actors are most likely to be an infamous Silence Read more…
In efforts to counter fake news, Instagram is adding a new feature to flag false information on its platform. The social network will now identify fake posts with a “false information” notice to alert users about content that seems unreal. In a Read more…
Everyone nowadays is connected to the Internet and has by now probably settled into some online routines: we all have such habits as checking our e-mails and social media pages first thing in the morning and consider these rituals healthy Read more…
September 27, 2019: Facebook is inviting applications for the first time from the African startups for the third edition of its London accelerator programme. The programme is designed for startups from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) that Read more…
n the age of technology, we find ourselves on our phones interacting with people online more than we do in person. We’ve become attached to our phones, treating them as if they are an extension of our bodies, so attached Read more…
Facebook with Africa Check announced that it has added new local language support for several African languages as part of its Third-Party Fact-Checking programme – which helps to assess the accuracy of news on Facebook and aims to reduce the Read more…
Sophisticated malware, mobile scams, software security breaches—the list of cybercrime threats is growing each day. Yet African nations continue to fall short of protecting themselves and must constantly grapple with the impact. A study from IT services firm Serianu shows Read more…
A new Facebook app will allow users to sell the company data on how they use competitors’ apps. Facebook announced on Tuesday that it is recruiting participants to download its new app Study from the Google Play store. Once it Read more…
Picture this scene: A new IT project has reached the moment of truth — the go-live. It works! Champagne that’s been waiting in the fridge is popped open in celebration. The business leaders who selected and sponsored the project breathe Read more…
A change in mindset is needed for business leaders to embrace technology as the pace of innovation grows faster. When a company is locked into legacy hardware and processes, the desire to stick to what you know remains appealing. However, Read more…