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WannaCry remains top crypto ransomware attack of 2019
According to PreciseSecurity.com research, 23.56 per cent of all encryption ransomware attacks in 2019 had encountered the WannaCry virus, making it the most common type of hack in the last year
Guinea implements IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System
Guinea has launched a National Summary Data Page (NSDP), implementing the recommendations of the IMF’s enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS)
Endpoint security processes and visibility remain challenges: Report
Centralised logging and automation solutions are now a necessity to detect, defend against and respond to modern attacks, according to the SANS 2019 Endpoint Protection and Response Survey released by SANS Institute
African government enters test phase for biometric smart card
NEXT Biometrics, a provider of fingerprint sensor technology, and Softlock, a regional provider of information security, have announced that biometric smart cards with a joint technology solution have entered the testing phase of an African country’s e-government project
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MTN's subscribers are on the rise (Image source: Adobe Stock).
BridgeWise is making inroads into North Africa (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Morocco is bracing for an influx of tourists (Image source: Adobe Stock).
Orange and Camusat team up to cut CO₂ emissions from telecom infrastructure and advance net zero goals
The company has introduced its adaptable payment platform (CS+) to the South African market, bringing scalable, agile solutions tailored for business growth
IEA warns AI-driven data centre growth could strain sub-Saharan Africa’s already limited power capacity and supply chains
NETSCOUT’s latest report highlights evolving, complex DDoS attacks targeting key sectors across southern Africa. (Image source: NETSCOUT)
James Saruchera, co-founder of Afrik. (Image source: Afrik)
Zineb Kamri from Casablanca, Morocco. (Image source: Vertiv)
Siemon debuts DAC and active copper cables for 800G data centres, enhancing flexibility, speed, and cable management. (Image source: Siemon)
EIB Global provides US$100mn to AXIAN Telecom for 4G and 5G broadband expansion in Madagascar and Tanzania. (Image source: Axian Telecom)
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most active region for mobile money, with East and West Africa seeing the highest growth in registered accounts and monthly usage. (Image source: Adobe Stock)