A major data protection scare has emerged after health-related data linked to 500,000 individuals from the UK Biobank was discovered listed for sale online, triggering global concern over medical data security. The dataset, one of the largest of its kind, contains sensitive health and research information from volunteers and is now at the center of […]
More than 300,000 travelers have had their personal data exposed following a major cybersecurity breach involving European rail company Eurail, raising global concerns about identity theft and data protection. The breach, which occurred in late 2025 but is now making headlines, has resulted in sensitive customer information being leaked and reportedly circulated online. What Happened […]
Kenya’s digital governance and corporate compliance ecosystem faced a major shock when the Business Registration Service (BRS) confirmed a serious cyberattack that exposed sensitive company records. The breach, which reportedly affected millions of business records, has become one of the most significant public-sector data incidents in East Africa in recent years. For privacy professionals, compliance […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has officially launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd. and Sterling Bank, aimed at protecting personal data and enforcing compliance with Nigeria’s data protection laws. What Happened Scope of the Investigation The NDPC is examining several key areas, including: Regulatory and Compliance Focus In […]
Fresh cybersecurity concerns have emerged in Nigeria’s financial technology ecosystem as the threat actor known as ByteToBreach has allegedly claimed responsibility for a new cyberattack targeting Remita, one of the country’s most widely used payment and transaction platforms. The actor, who recently made similar claims regarding Sterling Bank, now alleges that terabytes of sensitive customer […]
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