WhatsApp has issued a fresh warning to users after discovering a sophisticated fake version of its app that was actually embedded with spyware. The incident is a major reminder that cybercriminals and surveillance actors are increasingly using trusted platforms to trick users into handing over sensitive data. In this article, we break down what happened, […]
Nigeria’s fintech sector has become one of the fastest-growing segments of Africa’s digital economy. From mobile wallets and digital banks to payment gateways and lending apps, millions of Nigerians now trust fintech platforms with their most sensitive personal and financial information. This trust is built on one critical foundation: data protection. As cyber threats, fraud […]
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 […]
In today’s hyper-digital world, deleting a photo feels final, a tap, a confirmation, and it’s gone. Or is it? Behind that simple “Delete” button lies a complex ecosystem of device storage, cloud backups, AI indexing, and legal data retention policies. Your “deleted” photos may linger for days, months, or even years, sometimes recoverable, sometimes accessible […]

