Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered 380,000 malicious files per day, indicating a 5.7% increase compared to 2020. This growth correlates with the continuous rise in the number of devices used worldwide, among other factors. This is one [c]
An operation coordinated by INTERPOL codenamed HAECHI-II saw police arrest more than 1,000 individuals and intercept a total of nearly $27 million of illicit funds, underlining the global threat of cyber-enabled financial crime. Conducted over [c]
International Fraud Awareness Week is taking place from November 14 – 20, 2021, highlighting an increasing problem that organisations around the world are facing. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), businesses lose [c]
A joint Europol-INTERPOL cybercrime conference has concluded with a call to develop innovative policing solutions to boost cybercrime investigations and help countries exploit digital evidence. Hosted at the Europol headquarters in The Hague, the 9th [c]
Global losses from payment fraud have tripled from $9.84 billion in 2011 to $32.39 billion in 2020, according to Deutsche Bank’s 2021 report on the future of payments. And financial professionals are saying COVID-19 hasn’t [c]
A 4-year operation across five continents has disrupted a ransomware cybercrime gang and seen the arrest of seven suspects believed to be behind global malware crime operations. Codenamed ‘Quicksand’ (GoldDust) and carried out by 19 [c]
A 30-month transcontinental investigation and operation led by INTERPOL has resulted in arrests and Red Notices for suspects believed to be behind a global malware crime network. Two Red Notices, which are internationally wanted persons [c]
Gathering at the INTERPOL Dialogue, leaders of regional policing bodies discussed the need for a more effective and coordinated response to tackle cybercrime and other transnational threats. The growing trend of ‘cybercrime as a service’, [c]
During the month following its release, Squid Game, a South Korean survival drama TV-series, became Netflix’s biggest series, with more than 111 million viewers. Following demand from viewers, cybercriminals are not shy in taking advantage of fans’ eagerness to [c]
Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies, a provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its new Brand Phishing Report for the third quarter of 2021. The report highlights [c]
By Jaco Maritz As the world continues to shift, manufacturers and distributors have had to contend with new complexities of doing business. Driven by emerging customer preferences and immediate supplier needs, the industry has had [c]
In its efforts to remind everyone to remember that cybercrime is often just a single click, tap or swipe away – whether it’s in a business or personal setting – INTERPOL has launched a new [c]
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has unveiled a three-month awareness campaign to protect children and their digital footprint, as it steps up the advocacy on responsible use of Internet. The Child Online Protection (COP) [c]
By Mercy Ndegwa Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a major driver of economic development, employment creation, supply chain stability and poverty alleviation. According to the World Bank, they represent nine out of ten businesses [c]
The Italian F1 Grand Prix – the highest class of international auto racing – is set to take place this Sunday, 12 September. With restrictions driven by the pandemic, not all fans will be able [c]
The number of users attacked by exploits targeting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Servers, blocked by Kaspersky products, grew by 170% in August from 7,342 to 19,839 users. According to Kaspersky experts, this staggering growth is [c]
INTERPOL has issued a global alert for organized crime groups attempting to defraud governments with fake offers to sell COVID-19 vaccines. The warning follows some 60 cases in 40 countries around the world where individuals [c]
According to the findings of the study, dating app scammers pose a serious barrier to people wanting to use such services. In particular, 38% of global respondents are afraid to use them, as they fear [c]
The July edition of the Africa Frontiers of Innovation panel, hosted by Kenyan broadcast journalist Victoria Rubidari, included Confidence Staveley, the founder of the Cybersafe Foundation, Nigeria; Catherine Muraga, Head of Engineering at Stanbic, Kenya; [c]
After an unprecedented year-long delay, the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics recently started. This time, all the events will take place with no spectators, which reduces physical risks – in terms of health and from a cybersecurity [c]
An alleged prolific cybercriminal has been apprehended in Morocco following a joint two-year investigation by INTERPOL, the Moroccan police and Group-IB. Acting under the signature name of ‘Dr Hex’, the suspect is believed to have [c]
By Sharon Kinyanjui Remittance inflows – money sent back home by Kenyans abroad – continue to provide a stable source of foreign exchange for Kenya while supporting many households. Data from the Central Bank of [c]
INTERPOL is creating a new cybercrime operations desk with UK funding to boost the capacity of 49 African countries to fight cybercrime. The Africa desk will help shape a regional strategy to drive intelligence-led coordinated [c]
With reports of digital piracy increasing by more than 60 per cent in some countries during the past 12 months, INTERPOL is launching a new project to tackle this fast growing crime area. With EUR [c]
By Habib Mahakian We are well into 2021 and are already seeing that organizations across Emerging Africa are investing in technology as an accelerator to fuel socio-economic growth and business success. It’s clear that innovation has been [c]
By Josiah Habwe As the world adjusts to the next normal, the importance of all things digital has never been made more clear. To keep the basics of our society running – from power and [c]
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us all to increase our online activity. More online activity means more data is being collected, stored, and shared online. Breaches in online security have increased in general because of the [c]
Africa’s mobile users are increasingly concerned about the mobile risks and the potential for digital identity theft; however, this is not stopping them from using their favourite messaging platforms and applications. This emerged in new [c]
By Diego Gutierrez Digital technology is a critical part of the continent’s response to the ongoing upheaval caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Adapting to these continuing challenges will shape the continent’s digital trends further in [c]
As the pandemic continues and schools globally experience either renewed closures or pursue a hybrid model of learning (in-person and remote), the educational sector continues to attract the attention of cybercriminals on the Internet. From [c]
Three suspects have been arrested in Lagos following a joint INTERPOL, Group-IB and Nigeria Police Force cybercrime investigation. The Nigerian nationals are believed to be members of a wider organized crime group responsible for distributing [c]
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