DCI Nabs Key Suspect in Ksh 49M Cyber Heist Targeting JamboPay
April 17, 2025
The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect linked to the hacking of JamboPay’s payment platform, resulting in the loss of over Ksh 49 million. The suspect, Joseph Momanyi, is accused of penetrating the systems of…
Why Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Needs Stronger Cybersecurity
February 6, 2025
Connectivity and automation have undeniably revolutionised the manufacturing sector, boosting efficiency and productivity. However, they have also introduced significant vulnerabilities, leaving the industry increasingly exposed to cybersecurity threats. In fact, recent insights from Datacentrix partner,Check…
74% of East African Businesses Prioritize Cyber Risks
November 29, 2024
As cyber threats become more sophisticated and persistent, organisations across East Africa are rising to the challenge. The latest Digital Trust Insights (DTI) Survey for the East Africa region, titled “Strengthening Cyber Defences: The Road…
Check Point Urges Action to Address Escalating Cybersecurity Challenges in Africa
November 21, 2024
Check Point has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report. The report highlights the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasizes the need for African organizations to strengthen their…
Sophos Unveils China-Based Threats in Pacific Cyber Defense
November 5, 2024
Sophos has released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. The attackers used…
Insights from Canon EMEA’s Quentyn Taylor on Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape
October 22, 2024
What are the top IT security threats affecting businesses today? In today’s digital world, the threat landscape is expanding at a rapid rate and if security weaknesses are identified and exploited by hackers, this can…
Five Ways to “Secure Our World” for Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 10, 2024
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – a time dedicated to promoting awareness about the importance of cyber security. In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital world, the significance of cyber security…
The future of cyber security in Africa: Automating and predicting threats
September 26, 2024
By Ignus De Villiers, Managing Executive Cyber Security As countries around the globe forge ahead on their digital transformation journeys, the amount of data being generated is staggering. In the right hands and used responsibly,…
Cyberthreats loom over Esports Olympics - can we save the games?
August 23, 2024
Esport, or electronic sport, has experienced a huge boom in recent years. As the popularity grows, so does the amount of money invested in tournaments, attracting not only fans but also the interest of cybercriminals….