African economies face uneven fortunes in combating fraud
Fraud networks are progressively moving into industries where verification systems are less mature and deepfake-based attacks have a better chance of succeeding, a new report says.
Orange tells African firms to brace for surge in Cy-X attacks
Security experts warn that cyber-extortion groups are abandoning traditional ransomware in favour of stealthy data-theft-driven Cy-X breaches, putting African enterprises, banks and public institutions at heightened risk.
Meta blocks Tanzania activists’ accounts in post-election crackdown
Rights groups accuse Meta of bowing to political pressure after disabling accounts of prominent activists, as Washington warns it may reassess ties with Tanzania over election-related violence and censorship.
Integrity360 expands further in Africa with Redshift acquisition
Redshift will serve as a regional centre of excellence for the group’s cyber security testing.
Why continuous data protection is key to business survival
President Ntuli, managing director of HPE South Africa, shares timely insights into how continuous, automated data protection may assist organisations in mitigating modern risks, ensuring uninterrupted operations, and safeguarding customer trust.
KnowBe4’s webinar decodes the new era of phishing attacks
Aimed at cyber security decision-makers in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, a complimentary webinar will offer insight into the world of phishing and social engineering, and provide defence strategies to beat the attacks.
Morocco cyber security market balloons to $1.2bn
As cyberattacks surge across Morocco, the country’s cybersecurity sector has reached $1.2 billion, driven by government initiatives, digital transformation, and growing demand for Managed Detection and Response services
South Sudan takes step forward with new cyber security bill
The government said this is a big step forward in South Sudan's efforts to tackle online crime and hate speech.
Namibia partners with banks to combat fraud
This comes after local banks lost over $38 million between January and October 2025 to fraud.
From promise to peril, Africa faces an AI dilemma
A new Check Point findings reveal a spike in cyber-attacks across the continent and a significant shift in attacker tactics driven by AI.
Kenya formalises digital ties with Azerbaijan
Partnerships are the way to go for prosperous digital journey believes Kenya as it expands ties with Azerbaijan on digital innovation and cyber security.
Africa bears the brunt of AI-fuelled attacks
Africa is experiencing sharp rise in cyber-attacks in shift tactics driven by artificial intelligence.