cybersecurity Stories
Most modern laptops use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries equipped with sophisticated controllers that prevent overcharging.
The feature, currently appearing gradually across select profiles, is designed to give people more context about who they are interacting with online.
Survivors of genocidal sexual and gender-based violence face renewed victimisation online, where AI-generated propaganda fuels stigma and hate.
Many parents share photos or information about their children without considering where that information ultimately ends up. Some include names, schoo...
The report found that most African countries ' legal and prosecutorial frameworks were inadequate, underscoring systemic gaps in national cyber resili...
PS Omollo has urged Kenyans to report any suspicious cyber-related activity to the relevant authorities, including the Directorate of Criminal Investi...
A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice revealed that sites linked to the Education Ministry, ICT, Health, Labour, Environment, Tourism, State House and I...
Groups advertising crossings at a range of prices, from €1,400 (Sh210,000) - from France to the UK, to €4,000 (Sh600,000) -from Greece to France and u...
Many gangs involve minors, some as young as 11, while most members are between 15 and 35 years old, often armed with knives, pangas, and occasionally...
Prosecutors informed the court that Kinyagia's travel documents and other items seized during the investigation are crucial to an active inquiry.
In Kenya, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is gaining recognition as a serious issue.
According to the CA, ransomware operations have become more complex, with attackers now combining data encryption, theft, and blackmail to target crit...
In a notice issued Tuesday, the Communications Authority of Kenya said the directive seeks to enhance cybersecurity and protect sensitive data within...
The petitioner, Laban Omusundi, wants the commission to outline a comprehensive cybersecurity framework within 60 days to safeguard electoral technolo...
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated. Gone are the days of obvious phishing emails and poorly translated scam messages. Today, attackers use...
INTERPOL partnered with Group-IB and Trend Micro in sharing data and enabling swift enforcement actions among the participating countries.
Geopolitically, the GERD transforms electricity into a tool of regional diplomacy. By exporting surplus energy to neighbouring countries such as Sudan...
CBK said the centre will provide critical services including cyber threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics and cyber investigations.
This decline contrasts with the past five years, when ransomware was one of the most serious threats to the education sector, with attacks occurring a...
Launched in 2020 and made free to access in April 2021, Dropbox Passwords was designed to help users store, sync, and auto-fill login information acro...
This move comes amid rising concerns over the use of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the surge in mobile money fraud, which have exposed...
The directive forms part of broader efforts to enhance accountability and oversight across the industry as more insurers adopt technology-driven opera...
While officially aimed at bolstering national digital infrastructure against cyber threats, concerns are mounting over how these "military-grade" fire...
IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu emphasised that despite the region’s complex security threats, they also offer a chance to develop homegrown...
The discussions focused on boosting bilateral military ties, with both sides expressing satisfaction over growing cooperation and agreeing on a draft...
Noordin emphasised the need for Kenya to develop strong policies to address cyberspace vulnerabilities.
The feature is expected to identify and remove harmful software, including malicious extensions, phishing scripts, and background processes that may s...
BRS, one of the government’s most data-rich organisations, holds sensitive details on registered companies, their owners, directors, and beneficial ow...
In 2024 there was a sharp increase in phishing and social engineering attacks, with 42 per cent of organisations reporting such incidents.
