Internet Security in Africa ‘Non-Existent’, Experts Warn

Data protection experts pushing for earnest legal frameworks for the privacy of Nigerians on the Internet have warned that there is no security in the African web space.

Cybersecurity: How To Remove Ransomware From Your Phone

Having explained how Android Nougat has received additional features to combat the growing menace of ransomware and how you can protect against the threat by following a few simple steps, this writeup will explain how to remove ransomware from your phone if you’ve accidentally installed it.

6 Ways To Protect Your Small Business From Rising Cybersecurity Threats

 In this age of technology, it’s common for businesses to want to carve out a niche for themselves in cyberspace. As businesses move online, cyber criminals follow and target them. A business is more vulnerable to malicious cyber-attacks that could serious consequences if it is still using outdated cybersecurity strategies. Cybersecurity is serious business and it is high time every serious minded business steps up its game, adopts cybersecurity best practices.

Nigeria Prohibits Unauthorised Flying of Drones

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has banned the launching of Remotely Piloted Aircraft, RPA, in the Nigerian airspace without its permit and that of the Office of National Security Adviser, ONSA.

Security Researcher Reveals How To Hack A Surveillance Drone From A Distance With $40 Kit

A security researcher has reported finding a way to hijack a high-end drone, using parts costing as little as $40 (£29).

All Smartwatches Are Vulnerable To Hacking, Cyber Attacks - HP Research

HP this week shared the results of a security assessment revealing that virtually all smartwatches with network and communication functionality are vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Communication With Skype, WhatsApp, Facebook Chat, SnapChat, Yahoo Messenger etc Are Disappointingly Insecure - EFF

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Secure communication is something we all crave online, particularly after Edward Snowden's NSA revelations increased public interest in privacy and security.

Britain's Spy Chief Accuses United States Tech Firms Of Aiding Terrorism

GCHQ Director - Robert Hannigan

Technology giants such as Facebook and Twitter have become "the command and control networks of choice" for terrorists and criminals but are "in denial" about the scale of the problem, the new head of GCHQ has said.

12 Million Websites Compromised Through Cyber Attack On Drupal

Up to 12 million websites may have been compromised by attackers who took advantage of a bug in the widely used Drupal software.

The Death Of Calculators? Clever App Scans And Solves Math Problems Instantly Using Your Phone's Camera.

Every now and then, an app comes along that combines two existing technologies in a way that just makes sense.