South African web hosting company HOSTAFRICA has acquired webmanager.ng, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing web hosting providers. The business announced the move recently, stating that it is HOSTAFRICA’s fourth investment in the vibrant West African region, which it believes has potential due to a thriving innovation environment and increasing use of the internet. “It is an […]
Read MoreIntelsat, an operator of integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul service platform located at the Open Access Data Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, citing this as a significant milestone in its efforts to improve Nigeria’s and Africa’s connectivity infrastructures. Intelsat CellBackhaul Nigeria, the business said, is a fully managed cellular […]
Read MoreNETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC has released findings from its 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, citing a dramatic 43% increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30% increase in volumetric attacks, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Attack duration varied with 70% lasting less than 15 minutes. The escalation of attacks involves a range of […]
Read MoreAs Africa continues to embrace digital transformation, the continent is also becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyberthreats, particularly Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. These incidents, which disrupt the availability of networks, applications and services, are becoming a favoured tool among hackers looking to exploit vulnerabilities for malicious purposes. Why do hackers use DDoS attacks? DDoS […]
Read MoreThere are over 500 million podcast listeners worldwide today* and the global podcasting market is expected to grow 9x from $27B in 2023 to over $234B by 2030. With listeners completing circa 80% of any given podcast episode it’s unsurprising that worldwide ad spending is expected to reach $4.02 billion in 2024. Amid this explosive […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is pushing for the utilisation of the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -6 applications due to the increasing demand across the country. According to the Commission, the 5GHz and 2.4GHz that are being used for Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5) at the moment are becoming overwhelmed due to an increase in demand for […]
Read More“You can run but you cannot hide from the digital footprint.” In a world where every click, every search, and every sign-up contributes to digital data, the concern for privacy remains paramount. Even with diligent efforts to not share personal information online, the question remains: is privacy truly achievable? The Illusion of Complete Privacy The […]
Read MoreA recent study reveals that 74% of internet users underestimate how much their data can be tracked without direct input. With advanced tracking technologies and data brokers quietly collecting behind the scenes, it’s not just about the information you willingly share online. Even users who think they’re cautious are still vulnerable. The ProxyScrape team explores […]
Read More“You can run but you cannot hide from the digital footprint.” In a world where every click, every search, and every sign-up contributes to digital data, the concern for privacy remains paramount. Even with diligent efforts to not share personal information online, the question remains: is privacy truly achievable? The Illusion of Complete Privacy The […]
Read More“Your password is the single most important key to your digital life,” warns Stepan Solovev, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Soax. This line more than wakes us to the realization of how much protection our digital selves are. Yet, many are unaware of the unexpected places where hackers may scavenge for this valuable information. […]
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