Category: Cyber Security
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🇱🇷Liberia: Campaigners Announce Mass Protest to Challenge Internet Price Hikes Amid Economic Hardship, Plan Marches to LTA Headquarters, Executive Mansion
Monrovia – When the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, under the acting management headed by Abdullah Kamara imposed a hefty fine on Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia in June this year for allegedly engaging in unhealthy business competition, it did not envisage that citizens would be greatly affected when the GSM companies cancel their promotion. Nearly…
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Cybersecurity Breach at Uganda’s Central Bank: $17 Million Stolen, Probe Ordered
Uganda is in the spotlight following a major cybersecurity breach at the Bank of Uganda (BoU), with reports claiming that hackers siphoned off 62 billion Ugandan shillings (approximately $17 million). The government has ordered an investigation into the attack, which has sparked concerns about financial security in Uganda and across Africa. The Hack: What We…
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The Rise of African and African-American Tech Companies: Market Disruptors with Cultural Roots
The tech industry is seeing a transformative wave led by African and African-American entrepreneurs who are reimagining digital solutions to address global challenges while celebrating cultural identity. Companies like Fanbase, BlueSky, Spill App, and panafrican.email are reshaping their respective niches with innovative platforms, strategic funding, and a strong focus on underserved markets. Fanbase: Monetizing Authenticity…
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The Onion Buys Infowars, Alex Jones’s Site, Out of Bankruptcy
How Site Owners Can Navigate Public Relations, Brand Acquisition, and Satirical Takeovers In an unexpected yet telling move, The Onion, a prominent satirical publication, announced it had won the bankruptcy auction for Infowars, the controversial site founded by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The acquisition sheds light on a unique case of brand repositioning and could…
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5 Essential Skills for Data Protection Officers and Their Role in Pan-African Development
As digital technology spreads across sectors in Africa, the need for data privacy and protection grows. For Pan-African nations, Data Protection Officers (DPOs) play an essential role in securing sensitive information and building trust in the digital economy. Here’s a look at the key skills a DPO needs, industries that could benefit, and the overall…
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The Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever
In 2018, a secure communications app called Anom started to gain popularity among organized criminals. Soon, top tier drug traffickers were using it all over the world. Because they thought their messages were secure, smugglers and hitmen coordinated high stakes crimes across the platform. But Anom had a secret: it was secretly run by the…
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Russia in satellite deal with West African governments
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire telecoms and surveillance satellites. The three West African countries have been combating Islamist insurgencies for years and have turned to Russia for military support. Ministers from the three countries met officials from Russia’s aerospace agency Roscosmos in Mali’s capital,…
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