The Hidden Cost of Nigeria’s Spam Call Epidemic WHAT was once viewed as an occasional nuisance has evolved into a significant challenge for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. A new global monitoring report ranking Nigeria as Africa’s most spammed country and eighth worldwide has intensified concerns among technology experts, regulators and business leaders who fear the trend […]
Silent Deployment Allegations Surround Chrome’s On-Device AI System REPORTS circulating among security researchers have raised concerns about a potential background deployment of Google’s on-device artificial intelligence system, known as Gemini Nano, within the Chrome browser. The claims suggest that a large AI model file may be downloaded and stored locally on user devices without explicit […]
Security Concerns Erupt Over Medicare Provider Database FRESH concerns over data privacy and cybersecurity have emerged in the United States after reports revealed that a database powering a new Medicare portal under the administration of Donald Trump accidentally exposed the Social Security numbers of healthcare providers. The incident, first reported by The Washington Post, involved […]
Agency says dangerous malware steals passwords, banking details and sensitive documents while evading traditional antivirus systems. THE National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a warning over a dangerous artificial intelligence-powered malware identified as “DeepLoad,” which is reportedly targeting government institutions, financial organisations, businesses and individual users across Nigeria. In a security advisory released through […]
Authorities launch investigations into additional centres as JAMB withdraws results from affected examination locations. THE Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate allegedly involved in technology-driven fraud during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State. The operation was […]
Nigeria Tops Africa’s Spam Call Rankings NIGERIA has emerged as the most spammed country in Africa, raising fresh concerns over cyber fraud, digital insecurity, and the growing sophistication of telecom-related scams targeting millions of mobile phone users. The development comes amid reports of a sharp increase in fraudulent calls, robocalls, identity theft attempts, and social […]
Fresh Tensions in Global AI Race THE United States has escalated concerns over artificial intelligence competition after the White House accused foreign entities, mainly in China, of systematically attempting to copy breakthroughs made by US AI companies. The allegation appeared in a memo from Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, who said the administration […]
CBN Issues Fresh Fraud Alert THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public against fraudulent messages, fake emails and suspicious online links falsely presented as official communications from the apex bank. In a public advisory, the CBN said cybercriminals are circulating deceptive content designed to mislead Nigerians, steal personal information and […]
New Controversy Around Electoral Credibility A fresh political and technological debate has emerged after a forensic report reportedly cleared the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, of allegations linked to controversial online activity. The report, which became public amid growing scrutiny of the electoral body, has generated mixed reactions among […]
Spyware and Password Stealers Lead Malware Growth GLOBAL cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has raised alarm over a significant rise in data-stealing malware targeting users in Nigeria, warning that spyware and password-stealing programs recorded the fastest growth among cyber threats in 2025. According to the company’s latest telemetry data, spyware attacks in Nigeria increased by 28 per […]