By Oluwafemi Jacob ONI Ransomware is one of the most common and destructive types of cybercrime that has been hurting companies recently across many industries. These hostile attacks have the power to wipe out whole businesses, pilfer confidential information, and result in large financial losses. Despite being extensively used by enterprises, firewalls and antivirus software cannot stop the sophisticated ransomware attacks of today. After encrypting a victim’s files, ransomware requests payment to release the key. Attackers frequently obtain access using phishing emails, software flaws, and remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks. Once inside the network, they can quickly propagate and begin…
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The convergence of cloud computing, engineering, and DevOps has revolutionised the way organisations develop, deploy, and manage their software solutions. Amidst this transformation, DANIEL DAVID emerges as a visionary leader, spearheading DevSecOps initiatives in highly regulated industries. With his expertise in cloud engineering and DevOps, Daniel navigates the intricate terrain of compliance challenges, offering innovative solutions through automation and robust security practices. Daniel David is a seasoned professional with a rich background in cloud engineering and DevOps. His journey began with a passion for leveraging technology to drive business outcomes efficiently. Over the years, he honed his skills in cloud…
In an era defined by decentralization and interconnectivity, swarm robotics and collective AI systems are revolutionizing industries at a dizzying rate, from automated surveillance and disaster response to agriculture and defense. For ABIOLA AKINOSI, a researcher and cybersecurity engineer with a long background in intelligent systems, this revolution is not just about possibilities, but pressing challenges. Foremost among them: how do we create resilient, secure architectures that protect entire systems, based on hundreds or thousands of autonomous nodes, against sophisticated cyber threats? Swarm robotics borrows from nature, flocks of birds, colonies of ants, schools of fish, where individual agents react…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has once again reiterated its stance on professionalizing its workforce and strengthening collaborations with strategic partners such as the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) in order to enhance operational efficiency. Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this while receiving a delegation led by the Acting Registrar and CEO of NIM, Jude Iheanacho, who paid a courtesy visit to the NCC Head Office recently. Director, Human Capital and Administration, Usman Malah, who represented the EVC at the event, noted that the Commission places a high premium on capacity building and is…
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has promised huge savings for shoppers as it flags off the maiden edition of the much-anticipated Mid-Year Shopping Festival. A month-long mega discount sale, Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival kicks off today Wednesday, June 1 through Thursday, June 30, 2022, online at www.konga.com and offline in every Konga store nationwide. The company said a lot is in store for shoppers across the board throughout the duration of the festival. Here are a few key facts to know about the Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival and what to look forward to: Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival is an…
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As financial market analysts continue to digest the 2021 financial results of the FirstBank Limited, which they say reflect the return of the banking conglomerate to its leadership position, FESTUS AKANBI writes that the regime of strong fundamentals which the robust performance represents is in tandem with the ongoing restructuring being midwifed by the current board and management of the company
As the global demand for software engineers skyrocketed after the COVID-19 pandemic, Software engineers are well paid among their peers in the tech industry. As the tech ecosystem welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and industries, it has proven to be challenging for beginners. Therefore, you must be ready to face the challenges, the obstacles and remain committed in order to achieve success.