Ninety-eight per cent of all hack cases are malicious. Touseef Gul, a Pakistani penetration tester, is one of the remaining 2% that hack for the fun of it. Here’s what he has to say about what g…
The dangers of cybersquatting and how it could hurt your business in 2020
Using a case study of a certain individual who registered top-level .com domain names of several African states and one of her First Ladies, we explore the legal dimensions of cybersquatting and how a…
Wannacry ransomware attack: a wake-up call for Nigerians
The benefits of technology cannot be overemphasized; it has transformed almost every facet of our lives for the better. However technology also has its dark sides, the WannaCry ransomware attack tha…
Snapchat, Social media and the internet’s security illusion
Computers and the internet in general, give a false sense of security. They trick you into believing that data transmitted and information stored is solely yours and that you can actually make things …
WhatsApp is now completely hack-proof with end to end encryption
WhatsApp Messenger, the app that allows people exchange messages and make over-the-internet calls around the world is now completely secure with an end-to-end encryption. Therefore WhatsApp messages a…
MTN Nigeria partners Gemalto to improve SIM security and convenience
In a bid to consolidate better security measures and shore up convenience in the online community, MTN Nigeria has selected Gemalto , a world leader in digital security to pioneer its first commercial…
Watch Out: Online scammers are getting smarter, organized and sophisticated
Just this morning alone I have received two specially crafted scam emails from cyber criminals targeting unsuspecting Nigerians (mostly those that have bank accounts). I must say I am impressed! I alm…