Exploring cybersecurity, privacy, and digital trust through stories, reports, and tutorials from our work and research across Africa.
Cybersecurity in Africa: Rankings and Insights from the 2024 Global Index
As digital transformation continues to reshape economies worldwide, Africa finds itself in a pivotal position. The continent’s growing adoption of digital technologies…
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Cybersecurity in Africa: Rankings and Insights from the 2024 Global Index
As digital transformation continues to reshape economies worldwide, Africa finds itself in a pivotal position. The continent’s growing adoption of digital technologies […]
What Every Business Leader Needs to Know About the ISO 27701 Privacy Management Update
ISO published the second edition of ISO/IEC 27701 on October 14, 2025. The update removes the standard’s dependency on ISO 27001. Organisations […]
NDPC Orders 1,300+ Firms to Prove Compliance with Nigeria’s Data Protection Act
Abuja — Nigeria’s data protection regulator has launched its largest enforcement action since the passage of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP […]
How a Pizza Order Sparked Nigeria’s Landmark ₦3 Million Data Privacy Victory
Young lawyer's fight against unsolicited marketing messages became a landmark victory for digital rights in Africa's largest economy.
Why Nigerians Keep Falling for Ponzi Schemes
The news of CBEX — the latest Ponzi scheme — crashing, leaving thousands of Nigerians in financial distress, is not a unique story. It […]
How Safe is Public Wi-Fi? A Network Engineer Explains
Public Wi-Fi is a modern convenience, but it comes with certain security risks. While it offers easy internet access in coffee shops, […]
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 data of millions of […]
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, his inbox stayed cluttered, […]
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 media accounts, making Australia […]