cybersecurity Stories
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.
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...
The report also noted the widespread issue of insufficient cybersecurity awareness among the public, which makes citizens vulnerable to risks such as...
The report provides several strategic recommendations aimed at improving justice sector digitisation in Kenya and Rwanda.
Suspected digital fraud attempts coming from the retail sector were the highest among the industries analysed.
CA says the increased digitisation is proportionately increasing the incidence of cyber attacks in the country.
During that first summit, around 60 nations, including China, endorsed a more modest "call to action" without any legal commitments.
The PS noted that cybersecurity is a crucial component of national security and a key driver of economic growth and innovation in both the public and...
Data by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows Kenya witnessed increased cyber threats in the three months to December last year, with more...
Central to this partnership is a joint initiative between the United States, Kenya, and Google to launch a cybersecurity operations platform.
Law enforcement agencies will provide platforms for anonymous reporting to allow any person to disclose useful information relating to cyber incidents...
