Category: Cyber Security
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🇳🇬 🇬🇭 Nigerian National Arrested in Ghana Over Alleged International Card Fraud Scheme
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghanaian authorities have arrested and charged Nigerian national Aderinsola Oluwanifemi Adeleye in connection with an alleged transnational financial fraud investigation involving compromised United States-issued bank cards. According to Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the investigation involved the Ghana Police Service and international law-enforcement partners, including the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and…
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AI Fuels More Than Half of Cybercrime Across Africa as Digital Scams Surge – INTERPOL Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major driver of cybercrime across Africa, with more than half of reported cyber-related crimes now involving AI-powered tools, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The findings highlight a rapidly evolving digital threat landscape, where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging advanced technologies to execute sophisticated attacks against individuals, businesses,…
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US State Department Takes Responsibility After Africa Map Error Sparks Criticism
The United States Department of State has acknowledged responsibility for displaying an inaccurate map of Africa during an official conference in Brazil, following widespread criticism over significant geographical errors that misrepresented the continent’s countries and borders. The map, which was used during a presentation at the international event, incorrectly placed several African countries in the…
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🇬🇭 Digital Realty’s New Data Center in Ghana: A Catalyst for Digital Sovereignty and Pan-African Connectivity
A new digital infrastructure milestone is set to reshape West Africa’s technological landscape. Global colocation giant Digital Realty has announced the launch of its first data center in Accra, Ghana, marking a significant strategic expansion of its PlatformDIGITAL® across the African continent. This state-of-the-art facility, known as ACR2, promises to bolster Ghana’s digital economy, enhance…
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How Will Ripple Compete With Solana After the Western Union Deal? XRP Price Prediction
· In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and digital payments, a new competitive front has emerged between two major players: Ripple’s XRP and Solana. The recent announcement that Western Union will build its stablecoin on Solana’s blockchain has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency space, particularly within the XRP community that has long positioned the…
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America’s Global Kill Chain: Data, Surveillance, and the New Geography of Modern Warfare
In the 21st century, war is no longer defined solely by battlegrounds, uniforms, or declared invasions. Instead, it is increasingly shaped by data flows, encrypted communications, satellite surveillance, and algorithmic decision-making systems that identify and track individuals across borders. A recent investigative narrative exploring U.S. intelligence operations highlights what some analysts describe as a “global…
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Peter Theil: The man who created surveillance empire
Peter Thiel is a German-born American billionaire worth $23.2 billion who co-founded PayPal, built Palantir, a CIA-backed surveillance firm, and serves as the political godfather of current US VP J.D. Vance. He took control of the world indirectly by installing his protégé in the White House through a $15 million Super PAC donation, whilst embedding…