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EFCC’s Crackdown: 59 Internet Fraudsters Convicted in Ogun, Osun and Oyo States

Adewale A. — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:37:50 +0000

In a landmark series of judgements, the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured convictions against 59 individuals involved in internet fraud. The verdicts, delivered by five State High Court Judges and a Federal High Court Judge, underscore Nigeria’s intensified efforts to combat cybercrime and its associated ills. The [...]

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Google’s Bold Move: Bidding Farewell to Passwords in Favor of Secure Passkeys

Adewale Ademowo — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:16:29 +0000

In a groundbreaking stride towards bolstering online security and simplifying user authentication, Google is ushering in an era where passwords may become obsolete. The tech giant is embarking on a mission to persuade users to transition from traditional passwords to “passkeys,” a more secure, convenient, and user-friendly alternative. This move not only aims to enhance [...]

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More than 360,000 new malicious files daily detected by Kaspersky Lab – up 11.5% from 2016

Ade Adewale — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:33:11 +0000

Kaspersky Lab disclosed the number of daily detected malicious files reflects the average activity of cybercriminals involved in the creation and distribution of malware. The number of new malicious files processed by Kaspersky Lab’s in-lab detection technologies reached 360,000 a day in 2017, which is 11.5% more than the previous year. After a slight decrease [...]

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