You’ve just upgraded to a new phone. The old one still works fine, so you decide to sell or give it away. Simple, right? Not quite. If you haven’t completely wiped that phone before selling it, you may have unknowingly handed over the keys to your digital life — your photos, emails, bank apps, saved […]
WhatsApp Status — the short-lived photos, videos, and text updates that disappear after 24 hours — feels casual and private. That’s exactly why scammers love it. Used cleverly, Status becomes a low-effort reconnaissance and social-engineering tool: attackers learn who you’re connected to, which accounts are active, what you’re doing, and even coax you into clicking […]
Everyone loves a good freebie: who doesn’t want a chance at a new phone, game item or gift card for doing almost nothing? But here’s the catch: many of these offers are data collection tools, not just marketing stunts. And it’s not just amateur promotions. Even large brands run sweepstakes and get you to accept […]
The offer: “Download our app and get free mobile data/internet usage/credits …” It sounds great. But many seemingly ‘free’ apps operate on a different business model: they collect and monetise your data. In short: you might not pay with money, but you could pay with your privacy. What type of data is collected Apps can […]
In today’s data-driven world, data breaches are no longer rare—they’re inevitable. From phishing attacks to insider mistakes, personal data can easily fall into the wrong hands. When that happens, how an organization handles breach notifications can mean the difference between swift recovery and serious legal or reputational damage. Both the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA […]
