Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, contributing over 48% of GDP and employing more than 80% of the workforce. But while they fuel economic growth, they are also becoming the prime targets of cybercriminals. One of the fastest-growing cyber threats Nigerian SMEs face today is phishing — deceptive attacks where […]
In today’s digital world, the phrase “seeing is believing” is no longer true. Deepfake technology — AI-powered synthetic media that manipulates audio, video, or images to make someone appear to say or do things they never did — has become a powerful tool for cybercriminals. What started as a niche technology for entertainment has now […]
Explained Exhaustive comparison, plain-English explanations, practical compliance steps, rights, obligations, penalties, and checklists for organisations and data subjects. 1. Why compare NDPA and GDPR? Organisations operating in or with customers in the EU and Nigeria need to understand both regimes to avoid legal risk, meet cross-border transfer rules, and build trust. Many concepts overlap (data […]
A global ransomware attack sent shockwaves through the healthcare sector, exposing the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and the devastating consequences of cybercrime in 2025. Hospitals, clinics, and health networks worldwide experienced outages that delayed treatments, shut down medical devices, and put patient lives at risk. The Scale of the Global Healthcare Ransomware Attack Unlike localized […]
The year 2025 has marked a turning point in cybersecurity: AI-powered cyberattacks are no longer a theoretical risk they’re happening at scale. As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, attackers are weaponising it to launch faster, stealthier, and more damaging attacks against businesses of all sizes. Why AI-Powered Cyberattacks Are Rising in 2025 Artificial intelligence is […]
