Hackers Exploit Gravity SMTP WordPress Flaw to Steal API Keys From 100,000+ Sites A newly uncovered wave of cyberattacks is targeting a critical vulnerability in the popular Gravity SMTP WordPress plugin, with hackers actively exploiting the flaw to extract sensitive configuration data, including email service API keys and authentication tokens. Security researchers say the vulnerability […]
Free credit monitoring used to feel like a safety net. Many banks, credit bureaus, and fintech apps now offer it as a standard feature, promising alerts when something suspicious happens to your credit file. While these services provide some value, they are no longer enough in today’s complex data breach and identity fraud landscape. Cybercriminals […]
In the digital era, not every situation requires the deletion of personal data — sometimes, you just need to pause how it’s used. The Right to Restrict Processing gives individuals the ability to temporarily limit the use of their personal data without permanently deleting it. This is especially useful when the accuracy of data is […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming economies and industries globally, and Africa is no exception. From fintech and healthcare to agriculture and education, AI-powered applications are accelerating innovation. However, rapid adoption raises complex questions about safety, ethics, accountability, privacy, and fairness. Unlike Europe’s GDPR or the United States’ sectoral approach, AI regulation in Africa remains early, […]
Credential replay attacks are one of the most underestimated yet devastating cyber threats facing individuals and organizations today. Unlike sophisticated hacking techniques that rely on zero-day vulnerabilities, credential replay attacks exploit something far more common: stolen but valid login credentials. From banking apps and corporate email systems to cloud dashboards and government portals, attackers are […]
Shark Tank Investor Reveals Companies Are Replacing Consultants With AI in Major Business Shift A growing number of companies are turning to artificial intelligence instead of traditional management consultants, according to a prominent “Shark Tank” investor, signaling a major shift in how modern businesses make strategic decisions. The investor, known for backing startups across multiple […]
In the age of social media, we’re often told that success comes from being everywhere—posting daily, commenting constantly, and staying visible around the clock. But if you look closely at many of the world’s most influential business leaders, investors, creators, and decision-makers, you’ll notice a different pattern. They are visible but not always available. They […]
NDPC Warns Against AI Bias, Says Strong Data Protection Can Create Thousands of Jobs in Nigeria As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries around the world, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is calling for stronger safeguards to ensure AI systems are fair, secure, and respectful of citizens’ privacy. Speaking at the International Conference on […]
China’s New Open-Source AI Sparks Global Cybersecurity Fears: Experts Warn ‘Pandora’s Box’ Has Been Opened A powerful new Chinese open-source artificial intelligence model is raising alarm among cybersecurity experts, who warn it could dramatically lower the barrier for hackers to launch sophisticated cyberattacks. The model, GLM-5.2, developed by Chinese AI company Z.ai, is being hailed […]
Hackers Claim to Be Selling 54 Million GameStop Customer Records in Alleged Massive Data Breach Millions of GameStop customers could be at risk after cybercriminals claimed to have stolen and listed a massive customer database for sale on a notorious hacking forum, raising fresh concerns about identity theft and online fraud. According to cybersecurity researchers, […]
Philip Morris Accused of Using AI to Flood EU With Fake Public Comments on Vape Rules Tobacco giant Philip Morris is facing mounting scrutiny after an investigation alleged the company used artificial intelligence to generate thousands of public responses opposing stricter European Union regulations on vaping and other nicotine products. The controversy centers on an […]
Bank of England Weighs AI ‘Kill Switches’ to Prevent Future Market Meltdowns The Bank of England is considering emergency safeguards for artificial intelligence as officials warn that increasingly autonomous AI systems could one day trigger a major financial market crisis. In one of its strongest warnings yet on the risks of AI in finance, the […]
