Category: cybersecurity
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Microsoft’s July Update Fixes 570 Windows Vulnerabilities, 3 Exploited Immediately
The Urgency of Patching for Microsoft and SharePoint Users Organizations using Microsoft Windows and SharePoint Server are under immediate pressure to apply patches following the July 2026 Patch Tuesday release. This update addressed a total of 570 vulnerabilities across Microsoft’s product line, with at least three flaws already being exploited by attackers before the fixes…
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Securing Digital Education for Gen Alpha in South Africa
The Rise of Digital Education in South Africa Digital education is creating new opportunities for South Africa’s next generation of learners. As Gen Alpha’s classrooms become increasingly connected, cybersecurity must become a core part of the country’s education infrastructure. A connected classroom can give a learner—even in the most rural of South African communities—access to…
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Stronger Penalties for Data Breaches, Experts Advise
Cybersecurity Experts Call for Fines on Companies After Major Data Breach A major data breach involving the personal information of over 1 million individuals has sparked urgent calls from cybersecurity experts for stricter penalties against companies that fail to protect consumer data. The incident, linked to a leading Hong Kong appliance distributor, has raised concerns…
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Data Sovereignty: Losing Control May Cost Competitive Edge
Data Sovereignty: A Strategic Business Imperative Data sovereignty is often misunderstood as merely a question of location, but it is increasingly about control. This perspective is highlighted by Shanaaz Moosa, Sales Director for Public Sector and Cybersecurity at OpenText. She emphasizes that where and how data is stored significantly impacts trust, which in turn affects…
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FBI Issues Warning: Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Teams Users Targeted by Phishing Scam
A fresh online fraud is focusing on Microsoft 365, one of the most widely utilized work tools, as reported by areportfrom the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. Microsoft 365, which is utilized by numerous individuals for both personal home office purposes and, in many instances, as a necessary system for communication and efficiency during…
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Three Ways to Protect Microsoft 365 from Kali365 Phishing
The FBI has issued a warning about aNew Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) tool aimed at Microsoft 365 accountsin a complicated yet user-friendly initiative. The Kali365 PhaaS offering enables cybercriminals to achieve long-term access to Microsoft 365 systems by acquiring ‘OAuth’ tokens through AI-created phishing messages that redirect users to authentic Microsoft verification sites. If the attacker possesses…
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Microsoft Blocks Security Researcher After Windows 11 BitLocker Exploit Leak
Earlier this month, security expert and researcher “Chaotic Eclipse” (also referred to as Nightmare-Eclipse) released a zero-day vulnerability calledYellowKey, which enabled them toAccess BitLocker-encrypted drives on Windows 11 using a basic USB stick. Can’t think of any other explanation besides the fact that this was done on purpose. Also, for some reason, only Windows 11…
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UAE Cyber Security Council, Siemens partner to strengthen OT cyber resilience
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors, with the aim of securing operational technology (OT) environments across the UAE’s industrial landscape. The MoU, signed on the sidelines of the fifth…
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Expert Reveals How Youths Can Excel in Tech
A cybersecurity expert named Dr. Fene Osakwe, who was born in Nigeria, has encouraged young people to believe that they can attain success in technology-related progress regardless of where they come from. Last week Friday, Osakwe made this statement in a post on his LinkedIn profile after he was named the Cybersecurity Personality of the…
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Safeguarding Your Crypto Wallet From Hackers: International Edition
With cryptocurrency scams reaching $9.9 billion in 2024, specialists caution that not even the most secure wallets can be guaranteed against hacks. They emphasize the importance of implementing enhanced security protocols to safeguard virtual currencies. JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes. The global acceptance of cryptocurrencies has provided financial independence to countless people worldwide, providing a decentralized way…