Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Security Model for Defense
Microsoft has unveiled a new wave of AI-powered security tools, claiming significant performance gains and cost reductions in the fight against cyber threats. The...
Singapore Mandates Board Cyber Recovery for Critical Infrastructure
Singapore has enacted its most comprehensive overhaul of critical infrastructure cybersecurity standards since 2022. The new regulations mandate that boards of essential service sectors,...
India’s DPDPA vs GDPR: Reconciling Cross-Border Health Data
Digital healthcare has dissolved borders for medical expertise. A patient in Mumbai can consult a specialist in Berlin in minutes. But that convenience masks...
UN ECA Boosts Women’s Digital Tech in 4 African Nations
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA) has launched a significant new initiative called Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship among Women in Africa. The...
Gauteng ignored AG warnings before job portal breach
The Gauteng Department of e-Government failed to implement a key Auditor-General recommendation about network access controls before a data breach exposed sensitive personal information...
SA Data Breaches Cost Economy R142 Billion Annually
South Africa is hemorrhaging billions to data breaches each year. According to recent analysis, the nation loses an estimated R141.96 billion annually to cybersecurity...
South Korea Hit by 5,707 Online Card Theft Cases
South Korea's financial authorities are warning consumers about a major cybersecurity incident. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has identified a significant cyberattack affecting thousands...
Google hit with $1.5B antitrust fine for favoring its own shopping...
Alphabet's Google has been ordered to pay approximately $1.5 billion in damages following a Swedish court ruling that found the search giant unfairly favored...
Asia-Pacific Digital Economies See Rising Identity Fraud
Asia-Pacific's most digitally advanced economies are experiencing the highest rates of identity fraud signals, according to new research from Shufti. Markets with significant digital...
Nigeria launches new education data system for compliance
Nigeria's federal government has officially launched the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS), a centralized platform designed to consolidate education records across the...