Your phone number seems harmless, right?Something you give out freely at shops, events, WhatsApp groups, job applications… even to strangers. But what many Nigerians don’t know is this: A skilled scammer can empty your entire bank account with only your phone number — nothing else. No BVN, no NIN, no ATM card. Just your mobile […]
Why this matters right now In Nigeria, your Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN) are powerful identity keys. With just these two, a criminal can: This isn’t theory: So if you’ve ever casually dropped your BVN or NIN in a WhatsApp chat, Telegram group, or “loan app” link, you’re not just being […]
Data protection in 2026 will be defined by three converging forces: rapid AI adoption, emerging cryptographic standards (post-quantum crypto), and more aggressive regulatory frameworks worldwide. Expect faster enforcement, tighter rules around AI and sensitive inferences, increasing zero-trust adoption, and a continued arms race with ransomware actors — but with signs of shifting attacker economics. Organizations […]
Despite being created in 1936, the Social Security Number (SSN) remains one of the most widely used identifiers in the United States. Originally designed for tracking retirement benefits, the SSN has evolved—incorrectly—into a de facto national ID. Today, the SSN is at the center of nearly every major data breach, identity theft case, and financial […]
E-commerce continues to reshape how Americans shop, share data, and interact with brands. But as online shopping grows, so do concerns about how companies collect, store, and use consumer data. With stricter regulations, rising consumer expectations, new privacy technologies, and evolving cyber threats, the future of consumer privacy in US e-commerce will look significantly different […]
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