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 […]
April Fools’ Day and Data Privacy: Why the Biggest Joke Could Be Your Digital Security Every year on April 1, the world celebrates April Fools’ Day, a tradition built around jokes, pranks, and harmless deception. But in today’s digital age, what starts as fun can quickly expose a much darker reality. Cybercriminals and data thieves […]
Italy Fines Major Bank Over Data Breach: What the Intesa Sanpaolo Case Means for Data Privacy and Insider Risk The Italian data protection authority has imposed a significant fine of €31.8 million (about $36 million) on Intesa Sanpaolo following a major data breach involving unauthorized internal access to customer records. This enforcement action is one […]
Every time you type a query into Google, you’re not just getting an answer you’re creating a data trail. Your Google search history can be one of the most revealing records of who you are, what you care about, and even what you might do next. From shaping personalized search results to building detailed profiles […]
