Security forces in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip are using technology to practice shooting on laser simulators, saving money spent on ammunition in the cash-strapped Palestinian territory. In a converted gym, four uniformed officers aim at targets with…
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Yesterday, independent security researchers made public that a critical vulnerability in the widely popular cryptographic software library, OpenSSL had been discovered. The vulnerability, known “Heartbleed” allows anyone on the Internet to read…
The UN Security Council on Tuesday expressed concern over ongoing tensions in Burundi as the country prepares for 2015 elections. Nigeria’s UN envoy Joy Ogwu, the current president of the council, spoke to reporters after being briefed by Jeffrey Feltman…
In Nigeria, Islamist militant group Boko Haram has killed thousands since it launched an uprising in 2009. Civilians are targeted almost daily and there are concerns that the violence will only escalate as the country gets close the 2015 elections.…
With the rapid development of technology and the increased connectivity of all things, aka, the Internet of things, one area that is falling drastically behind is cybersecurity. In fact, there is shortage of nearly one million skilled security professionals…
Fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden said Tuesday he sees a “turning point” in the surveillance reform plans unveiled by the White House and Congress. Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who leaked documents which…
Mr Bode Towoju, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Nigeria will overcome the security challenges…
These days, Hollywood is constantly on the look out for the next hit movie, and Sony hopes they’ve got it. According to the NBC News, Sony has purchased the rights to a New York Times article regarding how the Target security breach came to light…
Whether you think former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden is a hero or a traitor, at the very least you now know that the National Security Agency has expanded the scope of its surveillance of American citizens quite a bit. The government…
Brazilian security forces conducted a safety drill on Wednesday at the Mane Garrincha national stadium in the capital Brasilia ahead of the World Cup that the country is hosting in June. (March 20)
Yesterday, National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice welcomed 12 governors and one deputy-governor from Nigeria to the White House to discuss areas of strategic importance to both the United States and Nigeria. Ambassador Rice and the governors discussed…
Nigeria’s new broader approach to tackling the Boko Haram insurgency won plaudits on Wednesday, with the plan seen as recognition that military might alone would not end the bloodshed. National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki unveiled the new measures…
We’ve asked the companies in our Who Has Your Back Program what they are doing to bolster encryption in light…
27 February 2014 – The United Nations Security Council said it is “appalled” by today’s terrorist attack in the Somali…
Hot on the heels of news regarding major security exploits found in Apple’s iOS and OSX operating systems, it seems that iPhone users are still vulnerable to attacks. Even though the aforementioned security hole was filled this week, this new exploit…
President Goodluck Jonathan said Tuesday in Abuja that in addition to enhancing regional and continental trade, ongoing reforms in the…
Web giant Google has officially purchased independent company SlickLogin, TechCrunch has discovered. Both companies today confirmed the acquisition. For those who have yet to hear of the work SlickLogin is doing in the security space, it boils down…
Nigerian troops have taken over major streets in the commercial city of Kano Saturday ahead of the visit of President…
The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Ibrahim Adamu, on Friday assured the people of his readiness to improve on…
Canadian singer Justin Bieber’s days of breezing in and out of the U.S. are over after he was added on…