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Nigerian firms record highest weekly cyberattacks in Africa — Report

Nigerian organisations are now facing the highest weekly cyberattack rates in Africa, according to Check Point Software Technologies’ newly released African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025. The report shows that Nigerian firms are hit by an average of 4,200 attacks per week—well above the African average of 3,153 and 60% higher than the global […]

Hackers breach North Korean spy group’s computer
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Hackers breach North Korean spy group’s computer

Two hackers say they have infiltrated the computer of a North Korean government-linked cyber operative, publishing stolen data that offers a rare glimpse into the workings of one of the country’s most secretive espionage units. Writing under the pseudonyms “Saber” and “cyb0rg,” the pair detailed the breach in the latest edition of Phrack, a long-running […]

M&S restores click-and-collect service after cyberattack
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M&S restores click-and-collect service after cyberattack

British retailer Marks & Spencer has resumed click-and-collect orders for clothing, home, and beauty products, nearly four months after suspending the service in the wake of a cyberattack and data theft. The 141-year-old company halted online orders for clothing and home delivery, as well as in-store collection, on April 25 — three days after disclosing […]

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AI voice scam targets US diplomats in impersonation scheme

A person using an AI-generated voice to impersonate U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted multiple high-ranking officials last month, according to Reuters. The individual reached out to three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor, and a member of Congress via the Signal messaging app, leaving voicemails for at least two of the targets in mid-June. […]

Iran crypto exchange loses $90m in cyberattack
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Iran crypto exchange loses $90m in cyberattack

A powerful cyberattack has targeted Nobitex, one of Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, wiping out nearly $90 million worth of digital assets in what appears to be a politically motivated strike. The hacking group Gonjeshke Darande, or “Predatory Sparrow,” claimed responsibility for the breach early Wednesday, marking its second major operation in two days. The group, […]

US court jails Nigerian hacker for $2.5m identity theft
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US court jails Nigerian hacker for $2.5m identity theft

A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Kingsley Utulu, to five years and three months in prison for his involvement in a large-scale identity theft and cyber fraud scheme that defrauded U.S. tax authorities and citizens of more than $2.5 million. The sentence was announced over the weekend by U.S. Attorney for the […]

Hacker breaches TeleMessage, exposes data linked to US officials
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Hacker breaches TeleMessage, exposes data linked to US officials

A hacker has exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, a service that modifies encrypted messaging apps like Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp, to access sensitive archived data linked to United States government officials and major companies, according to a report by 404 Media. TeleMessage, owned by Israel-based firm Smarsh, enables clients to archive messages—including voice notes—from encrypted […]

Iranian hackers target US elections, Microsoft warns
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Hackers steal pensioners $500,000 savings in Australian pension funds breach

Australia’s largest pension funds have been hit by a wave of coordinated cyberattacks, compromising more than 20,000 accounts and leading to significant financial losses for some members, including a reported theft of A$500,000 from four individuals. According to a source familiar with the matter, hackers infiltrated multiple funds, including AustralianSuper, Australian Retirement Trust, Rest, Insignia, […]

Lego website targeted by cryptocurrency scam
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Lego website targeted by cryptocurrency scam

Visitors to Lego’s website on the evening of October 4 were met with a banner featuring golden coins and a message announcing the launch of a “Lego coin” along with promises of “secret rewards” for buyers. However, Lego is not actually launching a cryptocurrency. Instead, users discovered that the purchase button redirected them to an […]

Hacker breaches TeleMessage, exposes data linked to US officials
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Ransomware group Radar dismantled by authorities

Authorities in the United States and Germany announced on Tuesday that they have successfully dismantled the notorious ransomware group Radar/Dispossessor. The group, which began its operations in August 2023 under the alias “Brain,” had targeted numerous companies globally across various sectors, including healthcare and transport. Radar/Dispossessor initially focused on small to medium-sized businesses in the […]

Iran crypto exchange loses $90m in cyberattack
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Nigerian banking malware attacks rise by 8% – Report

Kaspersky’s recent statement illuminates the cybersecurity landscape in Africa, highlighting a troubling trend in Nigeria where banking malware attacks increased by 8% in 2023. Despite an overall 10% decrease in threats nationwide, the surge in attacks targeting online banking credentials and sensitive information is a cause for substantial concern. According to the statement, “Nigeria saw […]

Business email hack rises by 1,760% in 2023 – Report
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Hackers stole $2 billion in crypto in 2023 – Report

A 2023 report has revealed that cybercriminals successfully stole around $2 billion in cryptocurrencies through various cyberattacks. According to the report by De.FI, the security firm overseeing the REKT database, this year underscores the existing vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency space and the ongoing efforts being undertaken to mitigate these risks. “This amount, though dispersed across […]