Africa
Africa: Kaspersky and Smart Africa Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across the Continent
In a major stride toward securing Africa’s digital ecosystem, Kaspersky has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This ...
Intelligence
AI-Driven Cyberattacks Surge in 2024, Exposing Critical Security Gaps—SoSafe Report
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping cybersecurity threats, with a new report from SoSafe revealing that 87% of organizations encountered ...
Innovation
Anthropic Secures $3.5 Billion to Advance Next-Generation AI Development
AI research company Anthropic has secured $3.5 billion in a Series E funding round, boosting its efforts to develop next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Fintech
Global: Visa Reports Surge in Tap to Phone Adoption
Visa’s Tap to Phone technology, which transforms smartphones into contactless payment terminals, has recorded a significant 200% increase in global usage over the ...
Fintech
Behavox Acquires Mosaic Smart Data to Strengthen AI-Driven Trade Surveillance
AI-driven compliance and insights company Behavox has acquired Mosaic Smart Data, a provider of analytics solutions that enable financial institutions to derive actionable ...
Innovation
Global: SEC Establishes Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Tackle Digital Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to strengthen its efforts against cyber-related misconduct ...
Innovation
Microsoft Expands African Footprint with $1M AI Training Initiative in Nigeria
Microsoft has unveiled a $1 million initiative aimed at training one million Nigerians in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills over the next ...
Innovation
Nigeria: FIRS Embraces E-Invoicing to Align with Global Tax Standards
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to digitizing Nigeria’s tax processes, emphasizing that its e-invoicing initiative aligns with global ...
Fintech
Global: Mastercard Partners with Feedzai to Strengthen AI-Powered Scam Prevention
Mastercard has teamed up with financial crime prevention specialist Feedzai to enhance fraud detection and combat the growing threat of AI-driven scams ...
Global
Dream Secures $100 Million to Revolutionize AI-Powered Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure
Dream, an emerging leader in artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity, has successfully raised $100 million in funding to enhance security measures for critical infrastructure. This ...