Nigeria’s data protection landscape is facing another major test in 2026 as the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) launches a formal investigation into an alleged data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). This development is not just another cybersecurity incident. It signals a deeper shift in how regulators are enforcing the Nigeria Data Protection […]
A fresh wave of data breaches targeting law firms, NGOs, and technology companies has been detected in April 2026, signaling what cybersecurity experts describe as a coordinated ransomware surge that is likely to hit mainstream headlines within hours. Early indicators from ransomware leak sites and incident disclosures show multiple organizations across sensitive sectors have been […]
As mobile banking continues to dominate financial transactions in Nigeria, security has become one of the most important factors customers consider before choosing a bank. In 2026, with the rise in SIM swap fraud, phishing attacks, account takeover attempts, and mobile malware, Nigerian banks have significantly upgraded their app security architecture to align with new […]
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 […]
Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem is once again under intense scrutiny after a massive SMS and personal data leak involving a digital lending platform resurfaced in public discourse. The incident, linked to BestFin Nigeria’s iCredit app, exposed highly sensitive customer information including private SMS histories, OTP codes, BVN validation logs, device identifiers, and emergency contact data. […]
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