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Microsoft Finally Shutdown Cortana App for Android and iOS

By / April 1, 2021

Microsoft has dropped its support for Cortana apps on Android and iOS platforms on March 31, 2021. Microsoft’s voice assistant alternative to Google Assistant and Siri will continue to function on Windows 10. Cortana is Microsoft’s version of Siri or Alexa, an AI-based personal assistant that can answer questions and complete small tasks. The eponymous mobile app was originally launched in November 2018, but …

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CBN agrees on new charges for USSD services

By / March 17, 2021

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have announced the introduction of new charges of N6.98 per transaction every time you use the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services. The new charges will take effect immediately was part of the agreement reached when banks and telecommunication operators met on Monday …

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JUST IN: You will No Longer be Able to Use USSD Bank Transaction From Mobile

By / March 17, 2021

Telecommunications operators have withdrawn the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) shortcode service banks and other financial service operators leverage on their platforms to service the banking community. The operators under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) claimed that the banks owed them over N42 billion in debts for the …

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Cyber Attacks Types: A Closer Look at Common Threats

By / March 8, 2021

What Is a Cyber Attack? A cyber attack is any type of offensive action that targets computer information systems, infrastructures, computer networks, or personal computer devices, using various methods to steal, alter or destroy data, or information systems. A cyber-attack is a deliberate attempt to exploit vulnerable systems, devices or networks to manipulate, steal or gain unauthorized …

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Cisco closes deal worth $4.5B on optical powerhouse Acacia

By / March 2, 2021

Cisco has closed a deal worth $4.5 billion on optical maker Acacia Communications, after some legal wrangling earlier this year. The technology giant Cisco, coveted Acacia for its high-speed, optical interconnect technologies that let data center operators, web-scale companies, and service providers offer ever-faster service access to distributed resources. It also reinforces Cisco’s commitment to …

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Spyware

By / February 11, 2021

Spyware is a type of malware or malicious software that is installed on a computing device without the end user’s knowledge. It can also be classified as any program that gathers your personal information and sends it to a third party. Spyware is controversial because, even when it is installed for safety reasons, it can …

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Crypto-mining botnet is now stealing Docker and AWS credentials

By / February 11, 2021

A crypto-mining botnet is using a malicious shell script to steal credentials from Docker and AWS. Analysts from security firm Trend Micro said in a report that they spotted a malware botnet that collects and steals Docker and AWS credentials. The researchers have linked the botnet to a cybercrime operation known as TeamTNT, a group first …

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Ubiquiti says customer data may have been accessed in a data breach

By / February 12, 2021

One of the biggest sellers of networking gear Ubiquiti Networks has alerted its customers to a data breach. In a short email sent to customers, the tech company said it became aware of unauthorized access to its systems hosted by a third-party cloud provider. Ubiquiti did not name the cloud company, when the breach happened …

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US senator Warner –Cyberattack on US government may have started earlier than thought

By / February 12, 2021

The month of December 2020 saw thewidespread hack of US government networks which impacted about 50 organizations. A US senator involved in cybersecurity believed that the hack may have started earlier than late spring. Investigators for the US originally thought that the attack on government organizations and private industry began in March or April. Senator Mark …

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