In October 2022, healthcare unicorn Ro notified employees of a data exposure involving their personal information after a security contractor “inadvertently” uploaded a spreadsheet of employee data to the internet.
Google to Get Rid of Outdated Apps from Play Store
In a bid to improve application safety across its ecosystem, and as part of Google Play’s latest policy updates, Google is preparing to get rid of outdated apps that have failed to keep up with the latest Android OS releases.
Bet9ja Gets Hacked
Bet9ja, a popular betting company in Nigeria, has encountered a cybersecurity attack. An update to this effect was made by the company days after its website went offline and consumers had complained of difficulties in accessing the platform.
AIICO Gets Certified for Information Security Management
AIICO Insurance Plc has received Information Security Management System certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) under ISO 27001:2013 standard, after a thorough assessment of the Company’s Information Security Management System.
Cyber-flashing to Become a Criminal Offence
UK’s Online Safety Bill has provisions seeking to make cyber-flashing a new criminal offence with perpetrators facing up to two years behind bars.
Google Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Company Siemplify for $500M
In what can be considered as one of the earliest acquisitions in 2022, Google Cloud, a subsidiary of Google has moved to acquire Siemplify, an Israeli-based cybersecurity startup that specializes in end-to-end security services for enterprises, typically referred to as security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) services.
GoDaddy’s Security Breach Exposes 1.2 million WordPress Users’ Data
In a recent cyberattack against GoDaddy, a domain registrar and web hosting company, an unauthorized third party had access to its systems through a compromised password, exposing the email addresses of up to 1.2 million current and inactive Managed WordPress customers.
Lagos States Set to Empower 1 Million Youths with Digital Skills
The Lagos State Government has begun the empowerment of one million youths in the State with necessary digital skills to prevent cyber-crime and enhance the knowledge of youths in online security.
Massive Data Breach in Argentina, Twitter Suspends Hacker’s Handle
In a recent data breach in Argentina, a hacker has breached the Argentinian government’s IT network and stolen the personal data of citizens, which are now being sold in private circles.
Callsign Joins the Visa Fintech Partner Connect Program for User Identity Authentication Purpose
Visa has chosen Callsign as their preferred behavioral biometric digital and device intelligence identity provider.