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Subdomain Takeover of Nigeria Police Service Commission Website: Technical Report Released
Web Security Lab has released a technical incident report documenting a subdomain takeover involving website infrastructure operated under the Nigeria Police Service…
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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 (DPC). The penalty comes […]
Telegram Updates Privacy Policy: User Data Sharing with Law Enforcement Expanded
In a significant shift from its previous stance, Telegram has announced an update to its privacy policy that expands the circumstances under […]
Central Bank of Nigeria to Implement Controversial Cybersecurity Levy at Reduced Rate For 2024-2025
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to enforce a controversial cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions, albeit at a significantly […]
Instagram Ramps Up Safety Measures for Teens Amid Growing Scrutiny
In a significant move to address mounting concerns over social media’s impact on young users, Instagram has announced a sweeping overhaul of […]
NDPC Extends Registration Deadline for Data Controllers and Processors
What’s Happening? The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has extended the registration deadline for organisations classified as data controllers and processors of […]
Dutch Data Protection Authority Fines Facial Recognition Firm $33M for GDPR Violations
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has slapped a substantial $33 million fine on U.S.-based facial recognition company Clearview AI for breaching […]
Telegram’s Durov: The Inevitable Clash Over Freedom, Privacy and Control
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder and CEO, in France marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing tension between tech […]
Telegram Founder Arrested In France Over Lack of Cooperation and Content Moderation
Telegram’s CEO and founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France on Saturday, according to French TV station TF1. The arrest is part […]
Identity of Hacker Behind US Social Security Number Leak Revealed
A report by CrowdStrike reveals that the individual behind the USDoD hacking group is a 33-year-old man named Luan B.G. who lives in Minas Gerais,…