Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has released new insight into an international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom that targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps, such as Bumble and Tinder. The new research, “CryptoRom Swindlers Continue to Target Vulnerable iPhone/Android Users,” is based on first-hand stories and content shared with Sophos by victims of the scam who got in touch after seeing Sophos’ previous reports on CryptoRom. Sophos reports in the new research, that when victims tried to withdraw their investments from one of the fake trading schemes, their accounts were frozen and were charged up…
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By Chukwujekwu Joseph Ezema A few years ago, spreadsheets were just digital paper—places to type lists, keep scores, or log simple budgets. But now? Spreadsheets are becoming power tools for decision-making across jobs that were never considered “technical.” Teachers, receptionists, logistics officers, bank tellers, small shop owners—people everywhere are using data to solve problems, save time, and work smarter. This shift is not about becoming a data scientist. It is about something more accessible: turning everyday information into insight. First, What Is “Data Analysis”? Data analysis means: Looking at information you have, Spotting patterns or problems, And making better decisions…
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has honoured the Director, Licensing and Authorisation at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Muhammed Babajika, with the titled of ‘Garkuwan Matasan Arewa’ (literally translated as icon of societal transformation). The award is in appreciation of Babajika’s dedication to his duties which has contributed to opening up spaces to engender youth development and a better Nigeria. At the presentation of the award to Babajika in Abuja recently, the Vice-President of NYCN, Yahya Garba, who led the Youth Council’s delegation, said the conferment of the title on the honoree was based on his selfless service…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has embarked on the deployment of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) solution. The move, Digital Times gathered, is in continuation with the Commission’s vision and strategy to ensure promptness, effectiveness and efficiency in the handling of emergency call services through the Emergency Communication Centres (ECC). This bolstering of the capacity of emergency response agencies is coming on the heels of the Commission’s recent activation of the Taraba State ECC, thus bringing the total number of operational ECCs across the country to 25. The Taraba ECC joins the existing operational ECCs in 23 states of the Federation…
By Abayomi Tosin OLAYIWOLA In an era of unparalleled data collection and utilisation, organisations that want to protect sensitive information, maintain regulatory compliance, and keep customer trust must prioritise data pipeline security. Data pipelines are critical components in the movement, transformation, and data analysis across multiple systems and applications. In this comprehensive article, ABAYOMI TOSIN OLAYIWOLA looks at the best practices for data pipeline security, with an emphasis on data privacy, compliance requirements, and proactive risk mitigation methods. Understanding data pipelines Data pipelines are critical components of modern data infrastructures, allowing data to flow smoothly from source systems to target…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated the commitment of the Commission to continually drive initiatives that accelerate deployment of digital infrastructure, in order to enhance economic transformation of Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this while speaking at the NCC Day, at the recently-concluded 43rd Kaduna International Trade Fair, organised by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA). Relying on the theme of the event, “Strategising Nigerian Economy for Global Competitiveness,” in the context of the regulatory activities of the Commission, the EVC, who was…
Malik Afegbua, a Nigerian multimedia artist is among the six winners of the ‘Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds’ programme – focused on harnessing and investing in the next generation of Extended Reality (XR) creators in Africa announced by Africa No Filter and Meta. Selected from Mozambique, South Africa, Nigeria, Mauritius, Cameroon, and Kenya, the winners will incorporate the creative uses of music, multimedia installations, films and sculpture to explore projects around spirituality, heritage, the cosmos, imagination and memory and masculinity into their extended realities projects – all with a focus on telling compelling African stories that are contemporary, narrative-shifting,…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in commemoration of the World Consumer Rights Day 2022, is organising a debate for students in secondary schools as a pre-event to its main commemorative programme scheduled to take place on 15th March 2022. World Consumer Rights Day is a global annual event that takes place on March 15. Digital Times understands that the debate will take place on 14th March 2022 at the Commission’s Head Office Annex Auditorium, Mbora District, Abuja. The NCC said that participation is both in-person and virtual. The virtual link can be found here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzRkZDc3ODctZDQwOC00Yzk0LThjYjctYjE1ZmM5ZjVmYjEy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2206eaedbe-a9ab-4f01-896c-3e5564efd66d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2295fac6aa-71e4-4729-8d66-f6e817bd4441%22%7d