Exclusive: How Critical Security Flaw in MTN Portal Could Have Exposed Personal Data of Millions
Critical security vulnerabilities in MTN Nigeria’s self-service portal have been uncovered that could have potentially compromised the personal…
Exclusive: Nigerian Court Fines Polaris Bank ₦1 Million for Data Privacy Violations
Tokunbo Olatokun wanted two things: to close his account and stop receiving marketing emails from Polaris Bank. Instead,…
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s: A Bold Step for Child Safety or a Precedent for Ending Online Anonymity?
On 28 November 2024, the Australian Senate passed a landmark law banning children under 16 from owning social…
LinkedIn Hit With $335m GDPR Fine
Microsoft-owned social network, LinkedIn has been hit with a $335 million fine by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC).…
Exclusive: Inside the Globacom Cyberattack – Ransom Demand Revealed
In one of the most significant cybersecurity breaches to hit Africa in recent years, Globacom, Nigeria’s third-largest telecom…
Will the .io Domain Survive? How Geopolitics Could Impact Tech’s Favourite ccTLD
The popular .io domain – widely used by tech startups, developers, and cryptocurrency companies – faces an uncertain…
Massive Security Breach at Internet Archive Exposes 31 Million Users’ Data; Wayback Machine Under Attack
The Internet Archive has suffered a data breach, exposing sensitive information from approximately 31 million user accounts. The…
Encryption: Why the ‘Good Guys Only’ Backdoor is a Dangerous Myth
When Chinese hackers breached U.S. telecommunications surveillance systems, they didn’t need to create new vulnerabilities—they simply exploited ones…
Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Telecommunications Surveillance Systems
In a shocking development, The Wall Street Journal reports that major U.S. telecommunications providers have fallen victim to…
Meta Slapped with $101.5M Fine by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, has been fined $101.5 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission…