Cyber Security

Data from Walt Disney’s (DIS.N), opens new tab internal Slack workplace collaboration system have been leaked online, including those related to ad campaigns, studio technology and interview candidates, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Hacking group NullBulge published data from thousands of Slack channels at the entertainment giant including computer code and details about …

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British regulators said on Monday they were looking into the soaring use of digital wallets offered by Big Tech firms, including whether there are any competition, consumer protection or market integrity concerns. The Financial Conduct Authority and Payments Systems Regulator is seeking views on the benefits and risks, and will assess the impact digital wallets, …

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Stakeholders in the telecommunications industry have highlighted several obstacles that could hinder the Federal Government’s plan to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic cables across Nigeria. They pointed out that issues like Right of Way (RoW) charges, multiple taxation and levies, which are controlled by state governments, could potentially derail the project. Speaking at the …

PIAFo: Stakeholders Address Challenges in Nigeria’s 90,000km Fibre Rollout. Read More »

Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has granted licences and accreditation to 51 industry players including, eight Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), eight Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs), and 35 Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs). These players include Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs) like Virtual Infosec Africa, e-Crime Bureau, and CWG Ghana; Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) such as Absa Bank, Access Bank, Fidelity …

51 Cybersecurity Players Get Licences In Ghana Amid A Surge In Data Breaches. Read More »

Kenyan university educators are calling for an urgent review of existing infrastructure within higher education institutions to allow for the seamless integration of Artificial Intelligence in classrooms and research. This was a key takeaway from a workshop organised by the Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) in collaboration with the Kenya Education Network (KENET) to explore …

University Lecturers Urge Infrastructure Improvements for Ai. Read More »

Kenya’s 5G market is witnessing significant growth, with Safaricom now surpassing Airtel Kenya in the number of active 5G sites across the country. According to Safaricom’s annual report for the year ended March 31, 2024, the company has established 803 5G sites spanning 43 Kenyan counties. This marks a substantial increase from just 205 sites …

Kenya’s 5G Landscape Evolves as Safaricom Takes the Lead. Read More »

Zambia’s telecommunications industry is facing significant challenges due to prolonged power blackouts across the country. The Global System for Mobile Association of Zambia (GSMAZ) has raised concerns about the negative impact these outages are having on the sector’s ability to provide quality services to customers. MTN Zambia, Airtel Zambia, and Zamtel, which collectively form the …

Zambia’s Telecom Sector Grapples with Prolonged Power Outages. Read More »

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is developing a secretive AI project code-named “Strawberry” designed to significantly enhance AI reasoning capabilities, potentially leading to breakthroughs in autonomous research and problem-solving. While details remain tightly under wraps, Reuters has learned through sources and internal documents that Strawberry involves a novel approach to training and processing AI models, …

OpenAI Working On New Reasoning Technology Under Code Name ‘Strawberry’. Read More »

The European Union said Friday that blue checkmarks from Elon Musk’s X are misleading and that the online platform falls short on transparency and accountability requirements, the first charges against a tech company since the bloc’s new social media regulations took effect. Tech billionaire Elon Musk‘s X platform is deceiving users with its blue checkmarks …

EU Charges X With Deceiving Users Via Blue checkmark, Draws Musk’s Ire. Read More »

Google Translate has taken a monumental leap forward in its mission to break down global language barriers. The tech giant has announced the addition of 110 new languages to its translation service, powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This expansion represents a significant milestone, particularly for African languages, which account for about a quarter …

Expanding Horizons: Google Translate’s Ambitious Language Expansion. Read More »