Japan’s JPYC to Launch First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Backed by JGBs
Japanese startup JPYC will launch the first yen-pegged stablecoin in autumn 2025, backed by savings and government bonds, with plans for global adoption.
Accenture to Acquire Australian Cybersecurity Firm CyberCX in $650 Million Deal
Accenture announces its largest-ever cybersecurity acquisition, agreeing to buy Australian firm CyberCX for over A$1 billion ($650 million) amid a surge in cyber threats targeting businesses in Australia and globally.
Nigerian Businesses Urged to Adopt Bug Bounty Programmes to Boost Cybersecurity — David Efemena
Apex Web Network CTO, David Efemena, calls on Nigerian companies to adopt bug bounty programmes, integrate cybersecurity from product design, and invest in local data centres to combat rising cyber threats.
M&S Restores Click and Collect Service 15 Weeks After Cyber Attack
Marks & Spencer has reinstated its click and collect service 15 weeks after a major cyber attack halted operations. Learn how the hack impacted M\&S
CAC Blames Stamp Duties Payment Failure on Portal Incompatibility With Partner Agencies
The Corporate Affairs Commission blames recent Stamp Duties payment failures on portal incompatibility with partner agencies, assures quick resolution, and announces an AI-driven filing system for Business Names.
Global Data Breach Costs Decline for First Time in 5 Years Thanks to AI and Automation
The average global cost of a data breach dropped by 9% in 2025, reaching $4.44 million. Learn how AI and automation helped reduce breach costs and the risks posed by shadow AI and poor governance.
Ghana Strengthens Digital Future with New Data Protection Commission Governing Board
Ghana Appoints New Data Protection Commission Board to Build Secure Digital Future
Data Breach Report: Over 150,000 Nigerian Accounts Compromised in H1 2025 – Surfshark
More than 150,000 Nigerian digital accounts were compromised in the first half of 2025, according to a new cybersecurity report by Surfshark.
NCC and NiRA Shut Down MovieBox.ng in Major Crackdown on Piracy in Nigeria
NCC and NiRA Shut Down MovieBox.ng in Crackdown on Illegal Streaming in Nigeria In a significant move against digital piracy, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has shut down the piracy website MovieBox.ng. The takedown, which took effect on July 20, 2025, marks a critical milestone in […]
Fermilab Targeted in SharePoint Cyberattack, U.S. Department of Energy Confirms
Hackers have targeted Fermilab, one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) 17 national laboratories, in a recent cyberattack exploiting a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability, according to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday.
