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Norther groups reject Tinubu govt’s cybersecurity levy

The Coalition of Northern Groups has rejected the newly introduced 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy to be charged on all bank transactions. The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed the banks in the country to start charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers. This was disclosed by the CBN via a circular […]

Business email hack rises by 1,760% in 2023 – Report
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Anonymous Sudan claims responsibility for cyberattacks on Kenya

A notorious hacker collective, Anonymous Sudan, has claimed responsibility for a series of devastating Distributed-Denial of Service attacks on vital online services in Kenya. Government agencies, newspapers, and other institutions have fallen victim to these cyber assaults, causing significant disruptions. The attacks come in the wake of escalating tensions between Kenya and Sudan, with Kenyan […]

White House partners Google, others to boost smart devices' cybersecurity
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White House partners Google, others to boost smart devices’ cybersecurity

The White House has partnered with leading companies including Amazon, Google, and Best Buy to launch an initiative empowering Americans to identify secure smart devices that are less vulnerable to cyberattacks. This joint effort will establish a certification and labelling program to set higher cybersecurity standards for a range of devices such as refrigerators, microwaves, […]

US, China demand pushes oil prices beyond $83pb
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Why Microsoft claimed China hacked US government emails

Microsoft has reported that hackers based in China have gotten access to the email accounts of about 25 organizations, including governmental organizations. According to BBC, The software giant has not specified the locations of the government organizations. The secretary of commerce, Gina Raimondo, was reportedly one of those affected by the breach. According to a US Department […]