By Patrick SCHLÄPFER The top motivation behind cybercrime is financial enrichment and the financial services industry is an attractive target for cybercriminals. In early 2022, HP Wolf Security detected a targeted malware campaign against an employee of an African bank. The campaign caught our attention because of its targeted nature and how the threat actor attempted to deliver malware using HTML smuggling, a technique for sneaking malicious email attachments past gateway security controls. In this article, we describe the campaign, sharing how the attacker registered fake banking domains to build a credible lure, and explain how HTML smuggling works. The…
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MTN Nigeria has launched Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) call service, in line with its commitment to providing access to the best communications technology and improving overall customer experience. The service also referred to as HD (high definition) calls, provides customers who own compatible devices with superior natural-sounding voice quality, reduced background noise and faster call connectivity. Excited about the new service, the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Adia Sowho said, “With VoLTE, MTN Nigeria continues to enhance Nigerian lives with innovative technology. “VoLTE is free to access today at your rates, from a VoLTE-enabled smartphone so you can…
Staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday, April 8, 2022, gathered at the imposing auditorium of the Commission’s Head Office Annex at Mbora District, Abuja, to honour Durojaiye Anthony Okodu, also known as “Baba Naira”, as he bowed out of the NCC having reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 years and after 28 years of meritorious service. Okodu is described as an unusually calm, friendly, stylish and very considerate staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); and a man without negative airs, yet he carries himself with avuncular grace. He is also described as a man whose…
By Stanley OSUOZAH In an increasingly interconnected world, leadership has evolved into more than just managing teams or achieving quarterly goals. Today, it requires vision, adaptability, and a deep understanding of how innovation can shape industries and lives. Visionary leaders, particularly those who embrace the transformative potential of technology, are at the forefront of driving global innovation. As a co-founder and growth lead of Unideals, I’ve witnessed first-hand how purposeful leadership can align innovation with impact. Drawing from my experiences leading digital transformation initiatives, managing complex app development projects, and now spearheading growth in a digital-first venture, I’ve come to…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has informed telecoms consumers, whose Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards are barred from making calls, that affected SIMs will not be unbarred by the service providers until they are linked with the National Identification Numbers (NINs) of the SIM holders. A statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs of the NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde said this information has become necessary in view of a viral web link (https://bit.ly/NCC-Sim-Unbar-Gov-Ng) being circulated on social media and on some websites. The said link and accompanying narrative represent patent misinformation and disinformation certainly designed to mislead the general public…
By Tobi Emmanuel AMONIMO Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have transformed organization workflow on a global scale. These technologies provide innovative solutions that have continued to enhance usability and promote customer satisfaction and business success. I, Tobi Emmanuel Amonimo, founder of Borderless Skills and a seasoned Product Manager with five years of experience, have leveraged Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to transform digital products and their development process. Artificial intelligence and machine learning facilitate user experiences by examining extensive data sets to comprehend individual preferences and behaviour. Leveraging advanced algorithms, products can offer customized contents and recommendations and features that appeal…
By Caleb IBEH At the height of the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I had been resident in the United States of America as a visiting researcher. The opportunity, I must confess, opened my eyes to the power and relevance of e-commerce. Before diving deep into my narrative, I must confess that I am a dyed-in-the-wool traditional shopper. Born in the mid-1960s, the best way to make me (or any of my contemporaries) part with hard-earned money is often to provide a chance to witness a product or solution I desire to buy in action. Not for me was…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has awarded fresh research grants and endowed professorial chairs in some Nigerian universities for the sum of N233 million. This development is consistent with the Commission’s recognition of the academia as a central stakeholder in its commitment to linkages and local development sphere of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, N172.5 million was awarded from the total sum to support 13 proposals found to have met the stipulated criteria in the advertised 2021 Request for Proposal (RfP) for Telecommunications-Based Research Innovations from Nigerian Tertiary Institutions (research grant) Programme. Additionally, three universities received the sum of N20 million each…
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), their licensed agents and telecom subscribers should always comply with the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) registration, activation and replacement procedures as set out in the Revised National Identity Policy for SIM Registration, the Nigerian Communications Commission insists. The Commission made the request during the 6th Edition of the Telecom Consumer Town Hall on Radio (TCTHR), a radio-based interactive consumer outreach programme of the Commission, broadcast under the auspices of NCC Digital Signature, the Commission’s flagship radio programme. The programme, which had NCC officials and representatives of MNOs in attendance in the studio, was aired live on…
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