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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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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A 2025 Kaspersky survey showed Kenyan professionals use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 36 per cent of respondents also...

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According to data from Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, Sub-Saharan Africa saw 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks detected...

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