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NCC Tasks Nigerians on Cyber Security For Internet Users

Jessica Dogo Oct 4, 2020 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has urged Nigerians to be cyber security-conscious to guarantee online safety for internet users.NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, said this in a statement signed…

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5G: US may cut intelligence-sharing ties with patrons of Chinese companies

Harrison Arubu Aug 29, 2019 0

The United States Government may sever intelligence-sharing ties with countries that patronise “untrusted vendors” of the emerging 5G technologies. Mr Robert Strayer, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber and International…

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Spying apps could expose your device to hackers, Kaspersky warns android users

Samuel Oduoye Apr 9, 2019 0

Global cyber security firm. Kaspersky has implored Android users to be careful with consumer spyware programs that leak personal data to others.Consumer spyware programs include apps that allowed users to spy on their current or former…

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Microsoft discovers hacking targeting democratic institutions in Europe

Abiodun Oluleye Feb 20, 2019 0

Microsoft Corp on Wednesday said it had discovered hacking targeting democratic institutions, think tanks and non-profit organisations in Europe.It, consequently, said it plans to offer a cyber security service to several countries to…

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U.S. to conduct cyberattacks more freely under new security strategy

Fatima Sule Sep 21, 2018 0

The U.S. will be able to conduct and counter cyber attacks more freely under a new cyber security strategy signed on Thursday by President Donald Trump, National Security Adviser, John Bolton said.“Our hands are not tied as they were in…

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Zambian govt approves bill to regulate social media, beef up cyber security

Sadiya Hamza Aug 14, 2018 0

The Zambian Government has approved a bill to regulate social media and enhance cyber security.The chief government spokesperson, Dora Siliya, said the cabinet approved the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bill, which will replace some…

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Singapore proposes new bill to combat cyber attacks

Uju Jul 11, 2017 1

Singapore has proposed to launch a new bill on cyber security in a bid to set up a framework to reduce cyber risks of the country, the Straits Times reported on Tuesday.According to the Cyber Security Bill, when a cyber attack occurs,…

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Obama says U.S. government must improve cyber security

Femi Famutimi Jul 10, 2016 0

U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday that the U.S. government has to improve its cyber security practices for the modern age of smart phones and other technology, saying that hackers had targeted the White House."I am concerned…

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UAE Fine and Deport Woman for Checking Husband’s Phone

Femi Famutimi May 22, 2016 0

The United Arab Emirates have fined and ordered the deportation a woman for accessing her Husband's Phone to see if he was cheating on her.She was worried that he was cheating on her and therefore accessed his phone and transferred some…

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Why iPhone Users Should Be Worried About FBI Cracking The iPhone

Kelechi Uchenna Mar 30, 2016 0

The US government's declaration that it has "successfully accessed the data stored on Farook's iPhone and therefore no longer requires" assistance from Apple, ends a six week-long legal clash between the tech firm and the FBI. But it…

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Google, WhatsApp Back Apple Against FBI Hack Request

Kelechi Uchenna Feb 20, 2016 0

The chief executive of Google and the founder of WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging service, have voiced their support for Apple in its fight with the FBI over encryption.Apple said it would challenge a federal court order to…

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McAfee Will Break iPhone Crypto For FBI In 3 Weeks Or Eat Shoe On Live TV

Kelechi Uchenna Feb 19, 2016 0

Calling it a "black day and the beginning of the end of the U.S. as a world power," software developer John McAfee criticized the FBI on Thursday for attempting to force Apple to build a backdoor to access data from a terrorist's iPhone,…

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US Government Asks Apple To Create Security Backdoor Into iPhones

Kelechi Uchenna Feb 18, 2016 0

Apple has hit back after a US federal magistrate ordered the company to help the FBI unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters, with chief executive Tim Cook describing the demand as “chilling”.The court order focuses on…

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9 Ways to Protect Your Computer from Hackers

Features Editor Jan 16, 2016 0

Protecting your computer from onslaught of hackers is very important. Why? Because more and more of your life tasks are conducted through your computer. It is not just a gateway to your personal life but also to your financial information.…