Africa Matters

NBM of Africa Applauds EFCC’s Cybercrime Clampdown, Urges Further Action

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa has commended the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), led by IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), under Mr. Ola Olukoyede, for their successful dismantling of two major cybercrime hubs in Abuja and Lagos. In a statement signed by NBM President Olorogun Ese Kakor,…

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Unveiling Cyberthreats in Africa

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa has increasingly become a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent data from Check Point revealed that in the second quarter of 2024, Africa experienced the highest average number of cyberattacks per organization globally, with an alarming average of 2,960 attacks per week. This marks a 37% increase compared to the same period in…

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Embracing Tech Innovation While Prioritizing Cybersecurity In A Post-Pandemic Digital Era

The rapid development of digital technology since the turn of the century has fundamentally changed the way business and society operates and interacts. In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic not only drove acute systemic changes in consumer and business behaviors, it also presented a boon for the uptake of digital transformation across the globe, skyrocketing the rate of adoption…

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