Africa’s effort to tackle cybercrime gains momentum
Tanzania enacts cybercrime law
Michael Malakata | 08 Sep | Read more
Tanzania enacts cybercrime law
Michael Malakata | 08 Sep | Read more
Details are emerging about investigations into African banks that allegedly have been complicit in the growing incidence of cybercrime in the region.
Michael Malakata | 24 Jan | Read more
Amid revelations that Kenya could lose up to US$23 million this year through cybercrime, the Kenyan government has announced its support for the ratification of the African Union (AU) convention on the establishment of a credible legal framework for cybersecurity in Africa.
Michael Malakata | 02 Dec | Read more
Twitter is continuing efforts to close the accounts of Al Shabaab after the Somali Islamic militant group used the site to threaten the life of the country's president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Michael Malakata | 11 Sep | Read more
Mobile and Internet banking fraud is on the rise in Southern Africa and is threatening to derail the progress that has so far been made to revolutionize banking services in the region.
Michael Malakata | 18 Apr | Read more
China is facing allegations that it is helping the Zambian government with deep packet inspection technology to eavesdrop, mine data, censor and intercept communications.
Michael Malakata | 19 Feb | Read more
In the wake of last month's $6.7 million cyberheist from Postbank, Barclays Bank has launched Internet banking services and intends to invest more money in the next five years to make Web-based products accessible for free to the public.
Michael Malakata | 07 Feb | Read more
An increase in hacking by online fraudsters targeting African governments and corporations is raising questions about the safety of the region's Internet infrastructure.
Michael Malakata | 14 Jan | Read more