In major data breach, Paradigm Initiative uncovers website selling Nigerians’ private information for ₦100

Paradigm Initiative has uncovered a major data breach in which a website, AnyVerify.com.ng operating in the Nigerian digital space since November 2023 allegedly trades in sensitive personal and financial data of Nigerian citizens "for as little as ₦100," according to the civil society organisation (CSO).

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WIOCC secures $40m funding to boost undersea cable stakes

The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Group said it has secured a $40 million financing package from IFC and Proparco to boost the undersea cable company’s digital infrastructure serving Nigeria and other African markets 

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Updated mobile missile system targets NATO rearming efforts

Rheinmetall has taken the wraps off GMARS, the new Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System developed with Lockheed Martin. It could be the future of NATO land missile systems thanks to its advanced features and compatibility with current systems.

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Flutterwave joins forces with EFCC in fight against cybercrime

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Flutterwave, a leading African payments technology company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Cybercrime Research Centre at the new EFCC Academy, according to the anti-graft agency of Nigeria.

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MFT camera system brings AI-driven photography to smartphones

Photogram has announced the start of shipping to pre-order buyers of the Alice Camera – a Micro Four Thirds camera system with AI-driven computational photography that mounts to a smartphone running a companion app, for the best of both worlds.

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World-first research dissects an AI’s mind, and starts editing its thoughts

Figuring out how AI models "think" may be crucial to the survival of humanity – but until recently, AIs like GPT and Claude have been total mysteries to their creators. Now, researchers say they can find – and even alter – ideas in an AI's brain.

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FBI joins forces with Nigeria to fight cybercrime

The United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said it is committed to combating the increasing threats of cybercrimes and other related crimes in Nigeria, in response to the call made by President Bola Tinubu for collaboration.

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UMIDIGI G6 5G: Is this the first smartphone with dual infrared night vision cameras?

UMIDIGI, the Chinese smartphone maker popular for its pocket-friendly phones, has launched the UMIDIGI G6 5G claiming to offer the first infrared night vision on both cameras.

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K9 GEN4 ‘hel-mutt’ protects action dogs

If your doggo wants to join the armed forces, law enforcement, rescue services, or just look badass while guarding the front lawn, Dark Systems has Fido's back with its DarkFighter K9 helmet (hel-mutt?) GEN4 that combines protection and serious attitude.

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