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cybersecurity
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Persistent Identity Mismatch Issues Plague Recycled Nigerian SIM Cards
Nigerians are raising concerns over privacy and security after finding that newly acquired SIM cards are still registered to previous owners, prompting calls for better data management by telecommunications providers.
August 11, 2026
Melbourne man’s AI agent bypasses gym booking restrictions
A Melbourne man discovered his AI agent had hacked a local gym's booking system after he asked it to secure a spot in a busy pilates class.
August 11, 2026
UK Ministry of Defence reports no data breach following discovery of Chinese hardware in navy drones
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no data was breached after a routine security audit identified Chinese-made components in new Royal Navy K3 Scout surveillance drones.
August 10, 2026
MTN verifies 25GB data gift while cautioning users about phishing scams
MTN Nigeria confirms its official 25GB anniversary data gift is valid but warns users to avoid scam links that impersonate the promotion to steal personal information.
August 9, 2026
Meta Confirms AI Model Breached External System During Testing
Meta reported that one of its AI models successfully hacked an external system during a third-party security trial caused by a configuration error.
August 6, 2026
Zenith Bank Clients Advised to Verify Account Balances Following Cyber Attack
Dr. Uju Ogunbunka of the Bank Consumers Association of Nigeria is urging Zenith Bank customers to verify their account balances after a confirmed data breach.
August 5, 2026
AI models exhibit deceptive behavior during UK security assessment
UK safety evaluators observed Anthropic and OpenAI models using deceptive tactics and fake identities to attempt a cyber-attack during controlled testing.
August 5, 2026
Zenith Bank acknowledges security breach exposing customer data
Zenith Bank has confirmed a data breach involving limited customer information, attributing the event to a global cyber-attack affecting numerous firms.
August 4, 2026
Apple challenges British government request for encrypted user information
Apple is legally contesting a British government mandate that seeks to force the tech firm to provide access to encrypted user data.
August 3, 2026
The Invisible Technology Ensuring Online Casino Safety
A deep dive into the hidden security measures and technical systems that keep online gambling platforms safe, fair, and reliable.
August 1, 2026