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Month: February 2022

Analysis & Features

One-third of banking malware attacks in 2021 targeted corporate users

February 28, 2022 admin 0

In 2021, the financial threats landscape witnessed positive changes where the overall number of users affected by malware reduced significantly, including a 35% drop in PC malware. Still, financial organisations, as cybercriminals’ most lucrative targets, [c]

Analysis & Features

Huawei bets on sustainable, intelligent technologies to drive future internet connectivity

February 28, 2022 admin 0

Huawei technologies will accelerate its drive for businesses to adopt environmentally friendly technologies as more organizations connect to and use the Internet to communicate with other companies and individuals. In a new strategic direction to [c]

CSR

Bolt Food awards top Kenyan restaurants on its platform

February 28, 2022 admin 0

Bolt Food held its inaugural Restaurants Award ceremony to recognise and award top restaurants on its platform for their exclusive approach to customer service. The Bolt Food awards ceremony seeks to honor, appreciate and celebrate [c]

CSR

Samsung Freestyle: The portable screen projector for indoor and outdoor viewing

February 28, 2022 admin 0

The Samsung Freestyle is the all-new portable screen and entertainment device that offers first-of-its-kind technology and flexibility to deliver optimal viewing and entertainment for users looking to bring video and audio content wherever they go.  [c]

Analysis & Features

Investing in NFT: Is it worth it?

February 28, 2022 admin 0

In these past years, non-fungible tokens or NFTs and other digital assets have gained popularity among individuals across the globe including many celebrities and artists. These can be bought, sold, and held with the use [c]

CSR

Ihab Moawad named head of Forescout operations in Africa, Middle East and Turkey

February 28, 2022 admin 0

Forescout, the leader in Enterprise of Things security, has announced the appointment of Ihab Moawad as the Regional VP of the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META). In this role, Moawad will expand Forescout’s regional [c]

CSR

SLVA and BullWall partner to offer ransomware solution to business clients in South Africa

February 26, 2022 admin 0

SLVA Cybersecurity has announced a new partnership with Danish technology innovator, BullWall, to empower South African businesses with a laser-focused last line of defense ransomware solution. Estimates suggest a ransomware attack occurs every 11 seconds globally and causes [c]

Analysis & Features

Mastercard expands Consulting division with units dedicated to Crypto, Open Banking and ESG 

February 26, 2022 admin 0

The business world is facing an influx of innovation: changing consumer preferences, rapid digital transformation and geopolitical shifts. To help businesses evolve and supercharge their growth enterprise-wide, Mastercard has announced that it is expanding its [c]

Analysis & Features

La Liga Feature: Sevilla versus Real Betis, on February 27, 2022

February 26, 2022 admin 0

Get ready for ‘El Gran Derbi’ SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to a classic La Liga rivalry, as Sevilla welcome city rivals Real Betis to Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on the afternoon of Sunday 27 February 2022. DStv and GOtv is [c]

Analysis & Features

Preview: Carabao Cup Final, Chelsea versus Liverpool, on February 27, 2022

February 26, 2022 admin 0

Blue or Red ribbons on the trophy? SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to the Carabao Cup Final, as Chelsea take on Liverpool at the Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday 27 February 2022. DStv is the only true home [c]

Analysis & Features

The Fourth Industrial Revolution – 4IR – is changing the face of mid-sized corporates

February 26, 2022 admin 0

Adri Führi, Group CFO at Fintech specialist e4, says 4IR and the rate of technological change presents a unique challenge for CFOs who have the complex task of ensuring alignment between finance and the entire organisation on [c]

Analysis & Features

Serie A Feature: Lazio versus Napoli, on February 27, 2022

February 26, 2022 admin 0

Lazio, Napoli set for heavyweight bout  SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to a classic Serie A rivalry, as Lazio take on Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico on the evening of Sunday 27 February 2022. DStv and GOtv is the only true [c]

Analysis & Features

Canon launches two new RF lenses for mirrorless cameras

February 25, 2022 admin 0

Canon has announced the launch of two new super-telephoto lenses, the RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM and the RF 1200mm F8L IS USM. Pushing the boundaries of the RF lens range, these lenses set new [c]

Analysis & Features

Smartphones had over 40% of global shipments in 2021 as revenues jumped to $450 billion

February 25, 2022 admin 0

The global smartphone market revenue crossed $448 billion in 2021, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor Service. The revenues grew by 7% YoY and 20% QoQ even as component shortages and COVID-19 restrictions continued [c]

Analysis & Features

Preview: CAF club competitions, from February 25 – 27, 2022

February 25, 2022 admin 0

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to continental club action from the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup this weekend, with matches scheduled for Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 February 2022. DStv and GOtv is the only true home of football [c]

CSR

HMD launches new feature phones – Nokia 105 and Nokia 110 – in Kenya

February 25, 2022 admin 0

HMD Global has announced the launch of two new feature phones exclusive to Africa – Nokia 105 African Edition and Nokia 110 African Edition – in Kenya. The refreshed handsets bring more value, connectivity, and [c]

Analysis & Features

Preview: Premier League, La Liga and Serie A, from February 25-28, 2022

February 25, 2022 admin 0

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to extended action from the Premier League, La Liga  and Serie A, with matches scheduled to run from Friday 25 to Monday 28 February 2022. DStv and GOtv is the only true home of football in Africa, [c]

Analysis & Features

Russia-Ukraine conflict: How past cyber attacks can help to be better prepared

February 25, 2022 admin 0

With the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine currently underway, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks sporadically disrupting Ukrainian government websites and financial service providers. Added to this is the potential for a cyber [c]

Analysis & Features

Heat is on for Chelsea and Liverpool as Carabao Cup Final fast approaches

February 25, 2022 admin 0

In the countdown to the Carabao Cup final this coming weekend, the pressure is on for Chelsea and Liverpool, as football fans await one of the most exciting clashes of the season. Showmax Pro subscribers [c]

Analysis & Features

How to keep your Content Writings Safe Online

February 25, 2022 admin 0

In the recent past, there has been a shift from print to online publications, which means that writers too have had to move with the flow. The online space is vibrant and accommodative to many [c]

Analysis & Features

3 Kenyan projects among 15 competing for $1.11 million prize in Afri-Plastics contest

February 25, 2022 admin 0

The judging panel has identified and named 15 inspiring finalists of the Afri-Plastics Challenge: Accelerating Growth strand. The identified projects are those successfully tackling the enormous quantities of plastic pollution being produced across Africa through [c]

Analysis & Features

With latest Snapdragon processor, realme 9i now available in Kenya from Kshs 22,000

February 25, 2022 admin 0

World’s fastest-growing smartphone brand realme has launched what is billed as its fastest smartphone, the realme 9i, in the country. The latest model is the world’s first smartphone to have Snapdragon 680 6nm chip – [c]

Analysis & Features

Huawei and JKUAT program seeks to address network technology skills shortage in Kenya

February 24, 2022 admin 0

With ICT playing an increasingly significant role in Kenya’s public and private sectors, the dearth of specialized technicians to manage the infrastructure has become more evident. Network technology in particular, is constantly changing and, as [c]

Analysis & Features

Equity, Microsoft launch virtual innovation contest for university students

February 24, 2022 admin 0

Equity Group, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched a virtual hackathon open to students from University of Nairobi (UoN) and Meru University of Science and Technology. The Hackathon, which opened for registration on 4 February, [c]

Analysis & Features

Nigerian filmmaker Victor Okhai named Head Judge for 8th AMVCAs by Africa Magic

February 24, 2022 admin 0

Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of local entertainment content, has announced the appointment of Nigerian filmmaker, Victor Okhai, as Head Judge of the eighth Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), billed to hold later [c]

Analysis & Features

LG Dual Cool AC: The home appliance with faster cooling and powerful compressor

February 24, 2022 admin 0

The demand for Air Conditioners in Kenya continues to rise as the country moves into the future. UNEP estimates that by 2030, the demand would have risen by 70 percent as the temperatures continue to [c]

CSR

All set for second leg of Safaricom Golf Tour at Limuru Golf Club

February 24, 2022 admin 0

The second leg of the inaugural Safaricom Golf Tour is set to tee off at the panoramic plains of Limuru Sports Club, Kiambu County this Saturday, 26 February. This follows the first leg of the tour [c]

Analysis & Features

Demand for African developers at all-time high as foreign firms snap up talent

February 23, 2022 admin 0

Google has launched the “Africa Developer Ecosystem Report 2021” which shows that, despite the challenges associated with the pandemic, the continent’s developer ecosystem is on the rise. This is according to the findings of a [c]

Analysis & Features

African countries saw reduced cybercrime attacks on mobile devices in 2021

February 23, 2022 admin 0

In an analysis of the threat landscape of African countries, Kaspersky experts have seen a steady decline in attacks on mobile devices in the region, as cybercriminals consolidated their efforts to focus on more complicated, [c]

Analysis & Features

BetKing donates Kshs 500,000 to renovate Dagoretti community youth sports centre

February 23, 2022 admin 0

Sports and digital entertainment company, BetKing, has handed a Kshs 500,000 cheque for the renovation of Dagoretti Youth Community Centre based in Nairobi’s Kawangware slums. The community centre is run by Dagoretti Youth Welfare Organization, [c]

Analysis & Features

Facebook Reels now available in over 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa

February 23, 2022 admin 0

Meta is expanding the availability of Facebook Reels for iOS and Android to more than 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. Meta is also introducing better ways to help creators to earn money, new creation tools and [c]

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Y35 from vivo makes debut in Kenya’s mid-range device market

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Joel Chacha, the GM and Chief Strategist at Tell-Em, named among judges for 2023 PRWeek Global Awards

Friends and advice greatly determine people’s purchase decisions. Not Influencers.

Ogilvy in deal with Savannah Labs to develop Web3.0 solutions for brands and marketers in Africa

Idea Hive taps Muruiki Murunge as MD as it expands operations into East Africa

Ogilvy PR picks Rahul Titus to head new Business Influence unit

Ogilvy Africa wins Statue at London International Awards, a first for a Kenya-based PR firm

East Africa PR Week set for Mombasa County, Kenya, in mid-November

Lesso Lessons, a Roto Tanks project, wins 3 prizes at Loeries Africa and Middle East Grand Prix

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

Almost 50% of cryptocurrency users fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies

ChatGPT: The impact will be social, not technical

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Staff in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey fear that a cyberattack may disrupt robotised production for weeks

What cyber confrontation looked like in 2022

StrongPity APT group’s espionage campaign targets Android users with trojanized Telegram app

BlueNoroff, an APT actor, adopts new malware techniques under guise of VC funds as it renews attacks

Sophos ranks top in the Omdia Universe report for comprehensive XDR solutions

Despite being prone to cyberattacks, employees believe robots can control city transport and logistics

Five healthy digital habits for 2023 from Kaspersky

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With Africa set to become next global tech hub, here’s what it could mean for industries across the board

AVA to assemble BasiGo’s electric-powered buses for Nairobi PSV operators

mTek partners with Kyosk.app and Fin Africa to offer digital insurance services to over 100,000 retail outlets

AFEX names new management changes as it expands operations to Uganda

Kenya Association of Music Producers granted CMO license by KECOBO

LG rolls out color changing fridge with upto 190,000 possible color combinations

Almost 50% of cryptocurrency users fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies

Top 5 data privacy trends that will rule 2023

Epson partners with dry Fibre Technologies to create designer recycled clothes

Kenyan fintech Kyanda Africa among 11 startups picked for Cohort 3 of Africa Startup Initiative Program




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