How to stay safe online in Kenya during the holidays
December 22, 2022
The holiday season is a time for celebration and relaxation, but it’s also a time when cybercriminals ramp up their efforts to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals. Whether you’re shopping online, checking social media, or…
Cybersecurity Report: Rising digital attacks key concern for IT managers in 2022
November 4, 2022
Over 73% of Information Technology security decision-makers are concerned about the growing digital attack space because of the Covid-19 pandemic’s increased digitalisation. Trend Micro, a leading cybersecurity provider, has recently released its’ latest industry report….
Cyber Security Tips for Startups
July 21, 2022
Cyber security is an essential issue for startups. Learn about the best practices for protecting your business from cyber-attacks! The internet has become a significant part of our lives, and many rely on it for…
Cyber Shujaa program Launched in Kenya to Help Train 2,000 youth as cybersecurity experts
March 24, 2022
The drive to grow the base of Kenya’s cyber security expertise received a major boost today when, for the first time, an industry-led training program to add 2,000 professionals was unveiled by USIU-Africa, Kenya Bankers…
Cyberthreats in Kenya are rising, but businesses still lack strong identity protection
February 14, 2022
By Mohamed El Nemr What would you imagine your username and password are worth to a hacker? According to Microsoft’s latest threat and data research, the average price for 1,000 stolen username password pairs is…
Insiders remain one of the key threats to corporate cybersecurity in East Africa
June 29, 2020
The number of insider-related cybersecurity incidents in East Africa has increased by 55 percent in the last three months as most companies lacking active monitoring of their IT infrastructure transitioned to remote work occasioned by…
Instagram Rolls Out New Tools To Step Up Fight Against Bullying
May 13, 2020
Instagram has rolled out new features to help in the fight against cyber bullying on its platform.
Cyberattacks Cost the Kenyan Economy Ksh 29.5 billion in 2018
July 3, 2019
During a stakeholder event yesterday, Microsoft highlighted its recently published Security Intelligence Report, which looks at emerging cybercrime trends over the past 12 months, revealing key findings not only into the global threat landscape but…
Cyber In(Security) In Kenya: The latest threats and how best to protect against them
November 9, 2018
Kenya has the highest internet penetration in Africa with over 31 million people having access to the internet, according to a report by Jumia Business Intelligence and GSMA Mobile. With more and more Kenyans connecting…