95% of Data Breaches in 2024 Caused by Human Error
On top of that, 8% of employees account for 80% of security incidents driven by insider threats, credential misuse, and human missteps.
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Welcome to this edition of the Top Tech Security Weekly.
😊Enjoy reading as we unfold recent stories and happenings in Africa’s cybersecurity landscape and beyond:
Kenya’s Data Protection Authority Fines Whitepath for Privacy Violations
Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has fined digital lender Whitepath KES 250,000 ($2,000) for breaking data privacy laws. Read more
Africa’s First AI-powered Spam Detection Tool Launched by Airtel Africa
Airtel Africa has launched the continent’s first artificial intelligence (AI) powered spam alert service to fight against spam and other fraudulent activities. Read more
95% of Data Breaches in 2024 Occurred Due to Human Error
In 2024, 95% of data breaches resulted from human error, according to a study by Mimecast. Read more
Apple Has Released an Update Fixing a Critical Safari Vulnerability
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.3.2, a new update that addresses a security flaw in WebKit, the browser engine used by Safari. Read more
91% of South African Professionals Believe They Can Detect Phishing, Yet 68% Fall Victim to Scams
According to Knowbe4's latest report, 91% of professionals in South Africa are confident enough to spot a phishing attempt. Read more
South Africa's E-Voting Plans Face Security Challenges
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) hosted a three-day conference on the consideration of electronic voting (e-voting). While the event highlights the potential of e-voting, discussions around security risks and accessibility challenges dominated the agenda. Read more
✨In other news (for technical people):
🛠Cybersecurity Tip of the Week: Researchers have discovered a cybersecurity threat is targeting Google Chrome users through polymorphic browser extensions, which can impersonate legitimate ones and steal sensitive credentials.
To stay protected:
Always verify the legitimacy of browser extensions
Limit unnecessary permissions
Use security tools to monitor browser activity
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