Cybercrime
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The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has reported a successful operation conducted by officers from Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja. In a statement signed by the Police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi via X on Monday, revealed that the operation resulted in the arrest of 113 foreign nationals involved in sophisticated…
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London’s charges are baseless and malicious, Beijing has said British claims about an alleged hacking of the UK Electoral Commission are false and groundless, the Chinese government said on Tuesday, responding to the announcement of sanctions against two of its nationals and a business in Wuhan. London announced the sanctions against Zhao Guangzong and Ni…
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Lockbit, a notorious cybercrime gang that holds its victims’ data for ransom, has been disrupted in a rare international law enforcement operation by Britain’s National Crime Agency, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Europol and a coalition of international police agencies, according to a post on the gang’s extortion website on Monday. “This site is…
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Hacking’s adrenaline rush can be addictive. But many believe black-hat (illegal) hackers can develop a moral compass and learn to use their skills for good – especially if authorities intervene when they’re young. In today’s digital age, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the threat of cybercrime looms large. With hackers constantly pushing…
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Security today announced the results of its annual study examining the financial impact of data breaches on organizations. According to the report, the cost of a data breach has risen 12% over the past 5 years1 and now costs $3.92 million on average. These rising expenses are representative of the multiyear financial impact of breaches, increased regulation and…
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Expect a significant spike in ransomware attacks and phishing scams during the coronavirus lockdown period, predicts Terence Govender, director of the IT advisory division of international advisory firm Mazars. He believes cyber criminals will take advantage of the fact that people and businesses will be working remotely during the lockdown period, as this creates a…
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If you haven’t fallen victim to scam, there’s a great chance that your safety was born of sheer luck. Yes! Because we are all prone to getting scammed except that a little knowledge provides an advantage. Yet, it is true that some personality traits make you a good pick for scammers. Based on a research…
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Data privacy is increasingly becoming a concern not just for businesses but also consumers and, especially with the implementation of GDPR, companies must have measures to safeguard any data that is collected by any website that they operate. Failing which, businesses risk jeopardizing their reputation and losing customers, not to mention getting slapped with…
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