What is Maltego?

Maltego is an open-source intelligence (OSINT) and graphical link analysis tool for gathering and connecting information for investigative tasks (forensics). Developed by Paterva in 2007. Its supports platform like Linux, macOS, and windows. It offers the power to mine data from different sources using transforms through the transform hub, automatically merging matching information onto a graph. …

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NCC calls for participation in its cybersecurity 2021 surveys

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is calling for participation in a Cyberbullying and Child Internet Usage Survey to gain insights into the level of safety in cyberspace and how this can be improved for telecom consumers. There are two surveys, the first one is about cyberbully, while the other is the child internet usage survey. …

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Google Officially Ban Smartphones Running This Android Version from Accessing YouTube, Gmail, etc

Google has officially announced that it will no longer allow sign-in on Android devices running version 2.3.7 or lower starting September 27. What this means is that devices still running Android 2.3.7 or older, will no longer be able to use the device to log in to a Google account. This build of the Android operating …

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Glo launches 1TB Data Plan valid for 12 months

Glo is addressing the needs of heavy internet users with a 1TB (terabyte) data plan which is valid for 12 months on paying N100,000. “The Glo Mega Data Plan, particularly the N100,000 plan, is exclusively packaged to address the needs of heavy data subscribers for reliable and affordable internet service.” The statement continues, “It will …

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NIN Database Exceeds 59 Million as FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage

The Federal Government has further extended the deadline for the NIN-SIM linkage to the 31st of October, 2021. The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, said the postponement of the deadline was based on the request by stakeholders to accommodate registration in hard to reach remote …

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SonicWall releases urgent notice about imminent ransomware attacks targeting its 8.x firmware

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SonicWall a Network device maker has issued an urgent security notice to its customers, warning of imminent ransomware attacks targeting the Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series and Secure Remote Access (SRA) products running unpatched and end-of-life (EOL) 8.x firmware. “The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of the …

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Kaseya ransomware attack: up to 1,500 affected companies company confirms

Kaseya an enterprise tech firm has confirmed that up to 1,500 businesses were impacted as a result of an attack on its remote device management software. The software was used to spread ransomware to Kaseya customers. The vulnerability found in the supply chain VSA software was the leverage the attackers used against the multiple managed …

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What is Phishing?

Phishing is a type of social engineering with a touch of spoofing attack that uses different means to steal confidential personal/corporate information (SSN, password, date of birth, address account details, etc.). The attacker usually masquerades as a trusted entity to deceive the victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. The victim then …

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NIN Database Exceeds 57 Million as FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage

The Federal Government has further extended the deadline for the NIN-SIM linkage to the 26th of July, 2021. The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, said the postponement of the deadline was based on the request by stakeholders that needed to consolidate the enrolment and NIN-SIM …

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Windows 11- How to get Free Upgrade, When Can You Get it

Windows 11 a new version of the Microsoft desktop operating system was just launched and it comes with a lot of improvements. Notable changes were made and simplified design, performance improvements, new gaming features, major Windows Store changes, Teams integration, and updates to improve multitasking. The software maker is committing to make it a free …

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