Cybersmart Partners with Hexion to Cut Data Storage Costs by 60% in South African Data Centres
Cybersmart, one of South Africa’s leading internet and cloud service providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Hexion, a next-generation data storage company developed and operated in South Africa.
Mass Assistant Malware: Chinese Police Use New Tool to Extract Data from Seized Phones
A new cybersecurity report has revealed that Chinese authorities are using a powerful malware tool called Massistant to extract sensitive data from seized Android smartphones.
Elmo’s X Account Hacked: Antisemitic, Racist Messages Posted Before Deletion
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Sesame Street character Elmo was hacked on Sunday, with unauthorised posts containing antisemitic and racist content.
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin, Ether Spot Trading for Institutional Clients
Standard Chartered (StanChart) has officially launched spot trading services for bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) through its UK branch, becoming the first global systemically important bank to offer regulated, scalable access to crypto spot markets for institutional investors.
UK Police Arrest Four in Cyberattacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods
British law enforcement authorities have arrested four individuals under the age of 21 in connection with a series of major cyberattacks that targeted Marks & Spencer (M&S), Co-op, and Harrods, according to a statement released by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) on Thursday.
Nigeria Cracks Down on Attempts to Undermine CAC’s AI-Driven Company Registration Portal
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a strong statement addressing recent efforts by individuals to discredit its new AI-powered Intelligent Company Registration Portal (ICRP).
M&S Urges Mandatory Disclosure of Major Cyberattacks by UK Companies
Marks & Spencer (M&S) Chairman Archie Norman has urged the UK government to introduce mandatory cyberattack reporting laws, revealing that numerous serious breaches across the country go unreported. Speaking before the Business and Trade Committee on Tuesday.
Louis Vuitton Korea Confirms Customer Data Leak Following Systems Breach
Louis Vuitton Korea has confirmed that a systems breach in June 2025 led to the unauthorised access and leak of customer data, including contact details.
Axiz Partners with Kaspersky to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Africa
Axiz, a top value-added technology distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity leader Kaspersky in a landmark collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across Africa.
MTN Nigeria Invests ₦3 Billion in 3MTT Programme to Empower Youth with Digital Skills
MTN Nigeria Invests ₦3 Billion in 3MTT Programme to Empower Youth with Digital Skills
