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ITU Approves Eight New Resolutions to Regulate Artificial Intelligence & Metaverse

Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed on priorities for standards and capacity development in areas from artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse to sustainable digital transformation. The ITU took the decision at the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) which closed today in New Delhi, India. The conference reviewed and modified existing guidance and agreed […]

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The NITDA DG addressing participants.
 Technology

Cybercrime Activities Spin Out of Control as Criminality Extends to Mobile Devices & IoT, Warns NITDA Boss

The interconnectivity of smart devices and Internet of Things (IoT) is spinning cybercrime activities out of control. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, who gave detailed complexities of cybercrime, in a paper titled “Alternative to Cybercrime” at the National Cybercrimes Summit 2024, organised by the Economic and Financial […]

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Business

South African Web Hoster, HOSTAFRICA Acquires Nigeria’s Webmanager.ng

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 […]

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Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO, Open Access Data Centres, a WIOCC Group Company.
 Business

Intelsat Unveils Satellite Cellular Backhaul Platform at Open Access Data Centre in Lagos

Intelsat, 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 […]

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Internet

DDoS Attacks Skyrocket, Hacktivist Activity Surges Threatening Critical Global Infrastructure, Says Report

NETSCOUT 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 […]

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Business

Why Hackers May Decide to Strike You Soon

As 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 […]

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TechEntertainment

Podcast Startup, Podeo Secures $5.4m for Global Market Expansion

There 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 […]

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Telecoms
  • September 20, 2024

NCC Tasks Industry Players on Migration to  GHz Band for Wi-Fi -6 Applications, Says 5GHz & 2.4GHz Stressed

The 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 […]

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Business
  • September 19, 2024

Why 74% of Internet Users Are Blind to Data Tracking

“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 […]

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Business
  • September 13, 2024

Illusion of Safety: 74% of Users Don’t Realize They’re Being Tracked Online

A 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 […]

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