As cyberthreats grow more complex and relentless, Africa’s digital ecosystem is facing a new wave of sophisticated attacks. From AI-driven phishing campaigns to targeted ransomware, the threat landscape is shifting fast, and organizations must adapt just as quickly.  In this exclusive interview, Techtrends Africa speaks with Benjamin Okolie, Kaspersky’s Technology Expert and Consultant in Africa,about...

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As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scam exploiting the device’s launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and financial information. These attacks pose significant risks including personal data theft and financial loss. One of the scams involves counterfeit...

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…Recovery Times Improving with 97% of Victims Recovering Encrypted Data; Ransom Payments Fall Sharply; Staff Burnout and Stress on the Rise Sophos, a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report.  The global study of 441 IT and cybersecurity leaders...

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Nigeria’s digital transformation is happening at full speed, and so is the attention of those who would exploit it. At GITEX Nigeria, we sat down with Chris Norton, Kaspersky’s General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa to cut through the noise and get a clear-eyed read on what’s really threatening Nigerian organisations today, what practical defence looks...

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Businesses have been urged to shift focus from traditional cybersecurity to cyber resilience in order to withstand and recover from...

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Today, 9 September 2025 is International Day to Protect Education from Attack. While the focus has traditionally been on the...

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Commvault, a global leader in cyber resilience and data protection, today announced that its acclaimed SHIFT Roadshow will make its...

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The Most Influential Women In Tech Africa 2025 is back! Featuring women who have made all the right moves in...

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Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity...

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On 19th July 2024, services and industries around the world ground to a halt. The cause? A faulty automated security update....

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Data is a critical asset to any business, and its protection has become more complex and essential than ever before. And so, as organisations continue to scale their digital transformation initiatives, the need for robust, reliable and resilient backup strategies has never been greater. Just like a strong marriage, effective backup strategies are long-term commitments that...

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…Positioned as a Leader for the 16th Consecutive Time  Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), marking the 16th consecutive time the company has received this recognition. Sophos has been recognized...

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While global attention remains fixed on high-profile cyber incidents in North America and Europe, a quieter crisis is unfolding much closer to home. The idea that African markets are too small or insignificant to attract cybercriminals has created a blind spot, leaving networks, businesses, and governments exposed. As a result, the continent has become the...

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Recently, I had the privilege of speaking to pupils and students in two primary schools and one secondary school. As...

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Axiz has announced a partnership with Kaspersky. Effective immediately, Axiz will distribute Kaspersky’s complete portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services...

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We are living in a time when the rapid pace of digital transformation, while unlocking immense opportunity, is also dramatically...

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Kenyan banks are facing a growing cybersecurity skills gap that is weakening their ability to implement effective digital security measures,...

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Cyber attacks are no longer distant threats they’re daily realities. Ransomware incidents have surged by 2.75x. In 2023 alone, business...

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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide technology leader revolutionizing how organizations connect and protect in the AI era, brought together chief...

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Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with SafePay rising as a top ransomware group, while FakeUpdates remains a persistent global threat. Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for May 2025.  SafePay, a relatively new rapidly growing ransomware group, has overtaken other...

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